Episode 189 Unlocking Healing | Integrating Poetry Therapy In Holistic Counseling: Interview With Ashley Steineger
Yoga in the Therapy Room: Tips for integrating trauma informed yoga · Chris McDonald, LCMHCS
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Show Notes
What is poetry therapy, and how does it differ from traditional forms of therapy? How can poetry in therapy help your clients on their healing journey?
MEET Ashley Steineger
Ashley Steineger is a holistic psychologist and poetry therapist who has a passion for using holistic and creative healing modalities. She is the author of 'The Poetry Therapy Workbook' and runs workshops on how poetry can be used to help with anxiety, depression, and grief. Ashley works in a variety of settings including private practice. She has a special interest in working with Empaths, Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), and anyone who has been told they are "too emotional" or "too sensitive." Ashley is trained in Reiki and mindfulness instruction and loves collaborating with other holistic healing professionals.
Find out more at The Poetry Therapist and connect with Ashley on Instagram
The Poetry Therapy Workbook by Ashley Steineger
IN THIS PODCAST:
- Who is poetry therapy for? 6:35
- What are the benefits of poetry therapy? 8:32
- Poetry prompts for integrating into sessions 18:49
Who Is Poetry Therapy For?
- Using poetry as a tool for evoking emotion
- The importance of finding what works for each client
- How to guide your clients through the process
What Are The Benefits Of Poetry Therapy?
- Finding beauty and healing in your pain
- How to promote empathy
- How to share your emotions in a safe way
- How to start incorporating poetry into your sessions
- Which clients resonate best with poetry therapy?
Poetry Prompts For Integrating Into Sessions
- What is "The Poetry Therapy Workbook?"
- Using song lyrics instead of poetry
- What is the "Power of the Mind?"
- How to be trauma-informed when using poetry in a session
- What are some challenges when using poetry in therapy?
Connect With Me
Download the Free guide: How to build confidence and competence bringing yoga into the therapy room
The Yoga in Therapy Collective —where therapists learn, grow, and get support with yoga-informed practices
Explore the Yoga Basics for Therapists course—designed to help you confidently and ethically integrate yoga into therapy
Yoga Basics: The Therapist's Guide to Integrating Trauma-Informed Yoga into Sessions
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