Val Ritis
I-Avatars™ Methodology
1. What is the I-Avatars™ Method?
I-Avatars™ (Internal Avatars) is an innovative methodology that empowers you to identify, understand, and reframe deeply rooted emotional wounds by connecting with your inner self. These inner parts hold hidden pain and emotional memories that unconsciously shape your behaviors, relationships, and emotional well-being.
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Through the I-Avatars™, you gain the ability to recognize these invisible wounds, name them clearly, and ultimately reclaim control over your emotional landscape. This approach harnesses the power of neuroplasticity - the brain’s natural ability to rewire and heal - allowing you to break free from harmful cycles, create lasting change, and cultivate a more joyful and balanced life.
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2. How Was I-Avatars™ Created?
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My own journey of overcoming personal emotional struggles, combined with extensive experience in coaching others, led me to create this transformative approach. As I explored and reframed my own Internal Avatar, I discovered a powerful way to reclaim my well-being and guide others to do the same.
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I-Avatars™ emerged from a powerful blend of innovative insights from trauma experts and my own personal journey of reframing, drawing inspiration from pioneers such as:
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Dr. Gabor Maté – Compassionate Inquiry & Mind-Body Healing
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Dr. Peter Levine – Somatic Experiencing (SE)
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Pete Walker – C-PTSD Recovery & Inner Critic Work
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Dr. Daniel Siegel – Mindsight and Neuroplasticity
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Dr. Bessel van der Kolk – Body-Based Trauma Healing
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Richard C. Schwartz – Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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Dr. John Bradshaw – Inner Child Healing
and many others.
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This method integrates deep psychological insight with practical self-discovery tools. Research shows that emotional memories are deeply stored in our bodies and minds, shaping our behaviors, health, and happiness long after painful events have passed.
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3. How Do the I-Avatars™ Work?
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I-Avatars™ guides you through a powerful, step-by-step journey:
Discovery
Engage in personalized exercises designed to identify hidden emotional wounds.
Understand how past experiences shape your current behaviors and emotional responses.
4. What to Expect from the I-Avatars™ Methodology
You can expect a transformative journey where you'll learn to see beyond the obvious, reframe internal patterns, and make decisions with greater clarity and confidence.
Through the I-Avatars™ methodology, you'll be guided through a deep process of self-discovery and self-regulation, allowing you to recognize and integrate parts of yourself that influence your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
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This innovative methodology offers not only powerful insights but also practical tools to:
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Identify and transform hidden patterns that limit your growth
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Strengthen your emotional intelligence, enabling more balanced and conscious responses
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Make strategic decisions aligned with your values and goals
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Increase mental clarity and build the confidence to face challenges with greater assertiveness
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5. The result?
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Greater clarity, emotional strength, and the ability to respond to life with conscious intention.
You replace old patterns with grounded self-awareness and unlock new possibilities that align with who you truly are, in your personal life, relationships, and leadership.
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With every session, you build a stronger connection to your inner guidance, unlocking new perspectives and choices that feel authentic, empowered, and strategic.
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This is not just growth.
This is transformation with depth, direction, and sustainability.
Learn more about me
My journey is a story of transformation, resilience, and self-discovery, driven by a passion for helping people unlock their potential and live with greater clarity and purpose. With roots in Brazil and wings in Canada, I’ve built a career that transcends borders and cultures, always seeking to understand what truly drives human beings.
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My own path to overcoming emotional challenges led me to create I-Avatars™, a methodology born from both personal and professional experience. By exploring and reframing my own Internal Avatars - emotional memories that shape our choices and behaviors, I discovered a powerful way to transform hidden patterns into allies for continuous growth. This journey not only gave me clarity and balance but also a mission: to guide others through this transformative process.
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My professional path began behind the scenes in HR, spanning areas such as training, recruitment, and leadership development. Over the past 20 years, I’ve worked alongside brilliant minds in the corporate world, accumulating more than 3,200 hours of transformative sessions that delivered measurable, lasting results. Along the way, I realized the power of integrating self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and pattern reframing techniques to create meaningful impact for individuals and organizations alike.
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My academic background reflects this ongoing pursuit of knowledge and excellence:
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Bachelor's degrees in Human Resources Management and Business Administration
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MBA in Business Management
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International certification in Human Resources Management from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (Canada)
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Business Communication studies at Greystone College (Canada)
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Coaching certification from the International Coaching Institute (ICI)​
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Today, my mission is to awaken the power within professionals and individuals by helping them uncover hidden patterns, reframe emotional memories, and transform their inner narratives into a source of clarity, balance, and purpose.
I believe true growth begins when we look within, understand our hidden wounds, and choose to transform them into allies for a more balanced, clear, and impactful life.
