Year of the dragon

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Across
  1. 2. Symbolic element associated with prosperity in Chinese New Year, akin to nurturing client well-being
  2. 4. Feeling of deep sorrow and loss, echoing the mournful cry of a solitary dragon
  3. 6. Traditional Chinese New Year celebration symbolizing renewal, mirroring the transformative power of therapy
  4. 7. Technique to challenge limiting beliefs, akin to taming the dragon's fiery thoughts
  5. 11. Ethical principle of respecting client autonomy, akin to understanding the dragon's territorial instincts
  6. 13. Group therapy focused on interpersonal dynamics, like dragons dancing in a celestial formation
  7. 15. Symbolic offering associated with respect and appreciation, akin to expressing gratitude to the therapist guide
  8. 17. Symbolic creature in Chinese mythology associated with transformation, mirroring the metamorphosis experienced in therapy
Down
  1. 1. Informal term for a therapist, perhaps specializing in depth psychology, like deciphering the dragon's ancient riddles
  2. 3. Technique encouraging acceptance of emotions, akin to embracing the dragon's diverse scales
  3. 5. Therapy approach focusing on changing emotional patterns, akin to training a young dragon to control its flames
  4. 7. Therapeutic alliance built on empathy and understanding, akin to forging a bond with a wise dragon
  5. 8. Eastern mindfulness practice emphasizing present-moment awareness, like riding the dragon's breath in harmony
  6. 9. Traditional Chinese New Year decoration symbolizing good luck and fortune, akin to therapy fostering positive change
  7. 10. Technique to access and process repressed memories, like unearthing the dragon's forgotten memories
  8. 12. Feeling of intense anxiety and fear, like encountering a mythical hydra with multiple anxieties
  9. 14. Jungian archetype reflecting shadow work, akin to navigating the dragon's hidden caverns
  10. 16. Ethical principle of avoiding harm, akin to respecting the dragon's powerful claws