Phase 6 - Symbolic & Depth Inquiry (Optional) 

Purpose
Phase 6 deepens exploration through symbolic, archetypal, and spiritual frameworks. Its purpose is to access deeper unconscious material and expand meaning-making beyond cognitive processing alone.

Psychological function
This phase supports symbolic literacy, depth insight, and transpersonal integration. It allows unconscious material to organize through mythic, archetypal, and imaginal forms. Meaning replaces fragmentation.

Nervous system framing
Depth work remains regulated, grounded, and ethically contained. Pacing ensures symbolic exploration does not overwhelm psychological integration. Safety remains the primary container.

Shadow focus
Focus is placed on archetypal shadow, spiritual identity patterns, projection, and unconscious symbolism. These layers are integrated consciously rather than bypassed. Shadow becomes symbolic intelligence.

Practical outcomes
Clients gain profound insight, emotional coherence, and expanded self-understanding. Spiritual and symbolic material becomes integrated rather than dissociative. This supports grounded depth and meaning.