There are four winds – East, South, West, and North. And each wind represents an element and cycle of growth. And, according to the Native Americans, each direction asks a question of you in the healing process.
East
Represents early morning and springtime. It is the direction of spiritual renewal and the birth of new ideas. It is the earth Element. Infancy.
Asks the question: What is the illness (either emotional or physical) and what is its cause or origin?
South
Represents light, warmth and summer. The south wind is the direction of the heart. It also brings renewal and awakens our senses. It is the air element. Childhood.
Asks the question: How did the illness develop? What emotions have caused or are caused by the illness?
West
Represents sunsets, autumn and afternoon. It is the wind of introspection and dreams. It is the wind that reminds us to let go of attachments to the past. It is the water element. Adulthood.
Asks the question: What are the fears associated with the illness? What do I need to release or sacrifice in order to allow healing?
North
The most mysterious of the winds and represents winter and cold and evening. It represents austerity, hardship, strength, fortitude and and wisdom. It represents our personal difficulties and spiritual tests. It may be the dark night of the soul. It is the element of fire. Old age.
Asks the question: What are the obstacles to my healing? How can I find strength and help in the healing process?
About Melissa
Melissa Hunt has lived and practiced in Florida and the greater Denver/Boulder area of Colorado. The concept of Four Winds Counseling came through her roots growing up in New Mexico living along side the Native American Culture. Melissa has a strong integrative approach to healing both on the emotional and physical levels and believes that given the chance, the body can and will heal itself.
Our Approach
As you are reading about our counseling approach, you are taking a huge step in your life. We live in a society that values independence, production and instant gratification. One that also does not value asking for help or having emotional need and introspection of self. Our society has a mentality that tells us to pull our boot straps up and keep moving forward regardless of how you feel. Our society is also hurting badly.
Although counseling is seen in a better light than in decades past, it still can be viewed as something only “weak” people need. That is not the case. If you’ve read through this website, you will have noticed that the most important thing that is emphasized at Four Winds Counseling Center is the relationship with the therapist. There is not a person on this planet that is immune to pain from past and present relationships, and it is in a healthy context of relationship with the therapist that one can explore how those wounds affect you today.
It is very uncomfortable and nerve-racking to step into a counselor’s office for the first time. You might be wondering what or how much to say or even what is a normal and natural response. The first session is really about the therapist understanding things in a broad context. You say what you are comfortable saying and leave it at that. As the relationship with the therapist begins to feel more comfortable, you will feel comfortable saying more. We welcome you to Four Winds Counseling Center! It would be a privilege to let us be a part of your journey.
Testimonials
“Our entire family was blessed to have Melissa, a naturally gifted counselor, to help us through some very challenging life experiences over the past five years … We are all extremely grateful that she walked with us on this part of our life journeys.”
“I started seeing Melissa about 10 years ago. I remember my first impression of her was that she was one of the most honest people I had met. I feel like God has used Melissa’s openness to Truth and Love to help expose my need for emotional, spiritual, energetic, physical, and mental healing.”
“I had the pleasure and honor of working with Melissa over the course of a few years. I can honestly say she had an impact on my life.”
We are located in Wheat Ridge, CO and work with clients from greater Denver and the Front Range including: Denver, Arvada, Golden, Lakewood, Westminster, Boulder