LifeScaping Shadow Dance Assessment
Welcome to the Shadow Dance
Your Information
Every human trait has both a shadow side (when overused, distorted, or protective) and a light side (when integrated, balanced, and authentic).
This assessment helps you:
- Identify your dominant shadow patterns
- Understand their protective function
- Discover your Shadow Modes - temporary emotional states where disowned parts take control
- Recognize your corresponding light qualities
- Create a path toward integration
How This Works
- 30 Shadow/Light Pairs: You will rate yourself on patterns like People-Pleasing to Authentic Generosity
- Four Dimensions: For each pair, assess frequency, impact, awareness, and light access. Every slider starts in the middle (5), so please move each one to your honest rating
- Your Shadow Profile: See which shadows dominate and which lights shine
- Dominant Modes: Discover which shadow modes most frequently take control
- Mode Cascade: Understand how your modes trigger each other
- Integration Roadmap: Get a personalized 30-day plan for shadow work
Time Required: 30-45 minutes
Remember: This is for your growth, not judgment. Be honest with yourself.
Your Shadow Dance Profile
Here is what your assessment reveals about your shadow and light patterns.
Overview
Top 5 Shadows to Transform
These patterns appear most frequently and have the highest impact on your life.
Top 5 Light Qualities to Leverage
These are your strengths - qualities you already access consistently.
Your Dominant Shadow Modes
Shadow modes are temporary emotional states where disowned aspects of yourself take control. Understanding your dominant modes helps you recognize when they activate and choose conscious responses instead.
Mode names are adapted from the mode model of Schema Therapy (Young, Klosko & Weishaar, 2003).
Your Mode Cascade Pattern
Modes often trigger each other in predictable sequences. Recognizing your cascade pattern helps you interrupt it earlier.
Shadow Profile Chart
Visual representation of all your shadow/light pairs:
Your 30-Day Integration Roadmap
Based on your top shadows and dominant modes, here is a personalized plan for transformation:
