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In the mid-1990s, I made the more-obvious-than-it-seems progression from entertainment industry executive to mental health therapist, a move I've never regretted. 

 

Now, my clinical work brings me full circle, merging my passions for the arts and psychology—a return that feels both right and deeply rewarding. Through Character Mapping, I offer coaching, online master classes, and workshops for actors, writers, and directors that explore character psychology and artistic health.

 

A native of Chicago, I've lived in Portland, Oregon since my Hollywood exodus and am delighted to be here with you online.

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Character Mapping is the only comprehensive psychological toolbox to help actors, writers and directors create complex and compelling characters.  Through online learning, private consultation, workshops and podcasts, storytellers explore innovative ways their craft can support their own emotional health and transformation.

 

Created and developed exclusively by Mariel Pastor.   

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COMING SEPTEMBER 2025
IFS GROUP CONSULTATION

Join me and fellow IFS trainers, Paul Ginter and Elizabeth Tauebert at the IFS Consultation Collective.  

We offer weekly group consultation for IFS-trained and IFS-informed mental health professionals. Our learning platform offers exclusive IFS resources opportunities to connect with other members. 

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I am an IFS Lead Trainer and the principal author of the 200-page Internal Family Systems Level 1 Training Manual—available to all Level 1 alumni through the IFS Institute online bookstore

For written material on the Unburdened System, click below.

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