Yoga in the Therapy Room: Tips for integrating trauma informed yoga

What is Gestalt therapy and why is it important? How can you increase your self-awareness and begin to understand how you perceive experiences? MEET Melissa Bennett-Heinz Melissa Bennett-Heinz is a graduate of Columbia University School of Social Work and is a practicing Gestalt Psychotherapist in private practice in NY, NC, TX, and WA. She brings her background as a classically trained musician and the creative therapy of Gestalt together in her authentic and relational approach. Gestalt Therapy goes beyond looking at the cognitive, linear perspectives of the person with its focus on process rather than content, paying particular attention to your body, an experiential awareness of how and what you do allows for new choices to emerge spontaneously. Melissa is most interested in the power of the co-created experience to promote self-actualization in the ongoing process of becoming who we are." Find out more at Melissa Bennett-Heinz and connect with Melissa on LinkedIn IN THIS PODCAST: What is Gestalt Therapy? 4:36 Common Gestalt techniques 17:50 What Is Gestalt Therapy? What is the origin of Gestalt therapy? Understanding patterns in Gestalt How is Gestalt different from the psychodynamic theory? The importance of the client and therapist relationship when approaching Gestalt therapy. Common Gestalt Techniques What is the empty chair technique? What are the main goals of Gestalt therapy? Seeing the different outcomes of Gestalt therapy What is the Highlighting technique in Gestalt? 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

What is the meaning of self-compassion? How can we teach self-compassion to our clients and be more compassionate to ourselves? MEET Dr. Jessica Rabon Dr. Jessica Rabon is a licensed psychologist specializing in pediatric psychology whose clinical interests include chronic illness, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and LGBTQ+ health. She has published a number of peer-reviewed research papers and a book on topics such as suicide, depression, anxiety, self-compassion, gratitude, and forgiveness. Dr. Jess creates mental health content on social media, hosts a podcast, Psych Talk, and co-hosts another podcast, Welcome to Group Therapy, with the goal of making mental health more accessible and relatable, and destigmatizing mental health. Find out more at Psych Talk Podcast and connect with Jessica on TikTok and Instagram IN THIS PODCAST: What is self-compassion? 4:34 What are the benefits of having more self-compassion 10:31 Techniques for teaching self-compassion 19:00 What Is Self-Compassion? Remembering to be kind to yourself and others Understanding why we are more critical of ourselves than others What is the impact of self-negativity? Escaping a self-critical and negative cycle What Are The Benefits Of Having More Self-Compassions? Research and study statistics of having more self-compassion What are examples of self-compassion? A look a Kristin Neff's model of self-compassion Learning to be aware of when we are being negative toward ourselves and correcting the behavior at the moment Techniques For Overcoming Self-Negativity Finding self-compassion techniques that connect to who you are Combining holistic strategies for self-care Learning the skill of asking yourself what you need at the moment Recognizing how our bodies ask for more self-compassion 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

What is Havening? Can alternative healing modalities decrease anxiety and trauma response? MEET Kristin Krippa Kristin has been a Licensed Psychological Associate for 31 years. She is intensively trained in Sandtray therapy and is one of 8 clinicians in the world providing the ICST certification training. She is a certified Havening Practitioner and trained in animal-assisted play therapy, and is intensively trained in play therapy. Find out more at Krippa Family Psychological & Wellness Services and connect with Kristin on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Sandtray Training IN THIS PODCAST: What is Havening? 2:46 The importance of being trauma-informed when using any kind of touch therapy in your practice 8:31 What are the risks of havening? 13:10 What Is Havening? Using havening for self-care as a therapist Can havening be used successfully used with teenagers The benefits of havening with both teens and parents The importance of permission in touch therapy The Importance Of Being Trauma-Informed When Using Any Kind Of Touch Therapy In Your Practice Finding havening alternatives for patients with trauma Understanding informed consent with havening Technique vs. treatment in therapy Understanding your client's needs before using the havening technique What Are The Risks Of Havening? Knowing your client's trauma history before havening Becoming a certified havening practitioner What is going on in the body when applying a havening technique? A havening walk-through 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

What is Breathwork? Can integrating breathwork into your daily practice help manage stress? MEET Dominiece Clifton Dominiece Clifton is on a mission to guide others to rewrite their stories by releasing and reconnecting to remember their most authentic self. She is a registered yoga instructor and certified trauma-informed breathwork and meditation facilitator. Her spiritual transformation began after struggling for many years and finally releasing her own trauma which originated in her childhood. She entered the wellness industry as a Nutrition & Wellness Coach, wanting to guide others to heal stored stress and trauma that manifested physically in their bodies. Today, Dominiece is the Founder of Move And Still, Nourish Wellness Collective (coming 2023), and the host of the School of Healing podcast. She promotes emotional well-being for the mind, body, and soul and uses body-centered approaches to healing including yoga, meditation, and breathwork. Find out more at Move & Still and connect with Dominiece on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook FREE 10-Minute Breathwork Download IN THIS PODCAST: Integrating movement & stillness into your daily practice 5:02 How to begin breathwork 15:09 What are the benefits of breathwork? 20:44 Integrating Movement & Stillness Into Your Daily Practice Using meditation and breathwork as a form of stillness The importance of setting an intention when performing breathwork Recognizing signals from our body that we need to practice stillness and breathwork Releasing trauma with breathwork and introducing yourself and clients to breathwork How To Begin Breathwork The importance of holding space for your body Integrative vs. meditative breathwork Finding pockets of time to practice breathwork The benefits of breathwork for transitioning throughout your day What Are The Benefits Of Breathwork? Using breathwork to release stress Learning to recognize emotions with breathwork Breathwork and intuition Who can benefit from breathwork? 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

How do you ethically and confidently integrate new holistic modalities into your practice? Why is it so important to embody new healing modalities when introducing them to your clients? MEET LeNaya Crawford LeNaya Smith Crawford is a Holistic Mental Health Educator and Expert, Licensed Therapist, Holistic Healer, and Wellness CEO on a mission to make Holistic Mental health and Healing accessible, inclusive, and relatable. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology with honors from The Spelman College and holds her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in Spiritual integration and Trauma Therapy. In addition to her degrees, she is an advanced certified Yoga, BreathWork, and Meditation Guide (ERYT-500), Trauma Informed Facilitator, Sound Healer, Business Mentor, and International Teacher. LeNaya specializes in Holistic Mental Health and Healing, which she defines as "the return to wholeness through integrating practices of the mind, body, and spirit."She believes that in order for us to truly heal we must address all layers of self: physical, energetic, mental, emotional, spiritual, and communal" With over a decade of experience in the Mental Health and Wellness space, LeNaya takes a Science and Soul approach to healing and is passionate about helping her community HEAL, LEARN, and GROW. She is a sought after Mental Health and Wellness Expert and has been featured on several platforms including the New York Times, the Huffington Post, and Healthline. As a leader in the Holistic Mental Health space, LeNaya created The Holistic Therapist™ Academy: a certification and immersion program that teaches Therapists and Mental Health Professionals how to use the therapeutic power of Trauma-Informed Yoga, Breath Work, Energy, and Sound Healing to help clients heal from anxiety, depression, and trauma. It is a comprehensive program that helps Mental Health Professionals integrate these practices in an ethical and confident way, while building thriving businesses centered on purpose, holistic care, and community. She is the creator of The Holistic Healing Circle™, a community for women who help and heal, ready to prioritize their self care and healing, holistically, MIND, BODY, and SOUL. The Circle features an online membership, international and domestic retreats, and products to aid you on your journey to embodied living and wholeness. LeNaya is also the Founder and Clinical Director of Kaleidoscope Family Therapy + Holistic Wellness and Co-Owner of Seviin Yoga + Yoga School, in Atlanta, Georgia. Find out more at The Holistic Therapist and connect with LeNaya Crawford on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter FREE AFFIRMATIONS FOR THERAPISTS THE HOLISTIC THERAPIST ACADEMY WAITLIST IN THIS PODCAST: The benefits of combining breathwork & sound healing 3:22 How to start integrating sound healing into your practice 10:20 How To use sound healing & breathwork in a trauma-informed way 13:53 Integrating different modalities into your practice ethically & legally 18:55 The Benefits Of Combining Breathwork & Sound Healing Understanding what state your clients are in and using breathwork and sound healing to find a safe space for them How can you introduce breathwork into your practice? The importance of embodiment when integrating different modalities into your practice A look at some breathwork vest practices Examples of combining breathwork and sound healing How To Start Integrating Sound Healing Into Your Practice The importance of taking a deep dive into "chakras" A look at sound healing results in clients How to set your clients up for success when starting sound healing How to have an open dialogue with your clients when introducing new modalities into your practice How To Use Sound Healing & Breathwork In A Trauma- Informed Way How to ensure that your space is set up in a trauma-informed way for clients Allowing your clients a place to make decisions for themselves How to lead your clients while still allowing them autonomy The importance of setting a brief framework for your clients Integrating New Modalities Into Your Practice Ethically & Legally Approaching new modalities that are within your scope of practice The importance of creating your own personal practice with new modalities Why you should be open to feedback from your clients The benefits of seeking training from therapists that have utilized the modalities that you plan to integrate into your practice 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscri

What are the benefits of creating touchstones when building your holistic practice? What are the outcomes for your clients when having an integrative practice built on these touchstones? MEET Dr. Nyasha Grayman Dr. Nyasha Grayman is a Counseling Psychologist, licensed professional clinical counselor, NBCC CE program provider, and endowed professor of Psychology and African Studies at a Baltimore area college. Find out more at Wisdom Counseling and connect with Dr. Nyasha on LinkedIn and Instagram IN THIS PODCAST: Planning & structuring your holistic practice 5:15 A breakdown of the 8 conceptual touchstones of starting a holistic practice 6:47 Planning & Structuring Your Holistic Practice How to integrate the many facets of the human spirit into your practice Finding resources that resonate with you and the practice you want to build The importance of overlapping each of the touchstones when building your practice Creating a cushion and allowing yourself to be flexible A Breakdown Of The 8 Conceptual Touchstones Of Starting A Holistic Practice Energy Motivated 8:07 Heart-centered 10:36 Being niche 12:38 High-touch boutique counseling 13:22 The importance of having a personal practice 14:54 What is entrepreneurial poverty? 20:06 Learning to stay in the fun stage 20:53 Engaging in slow marketing and slow growth 24:13 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

What is the Emotional Freedom Technique? How can you integrate EFT into your practice? MEET Dreya Blume Dreya Blume is a social worker, therapist, and tarot card reader. She is also a huge fan of incorporating holistic strategies into her healing practice, from Reiki to singing bowls, and EFT to tarot cards. Dreya is the author of several books, including "The Tarot Activity Book: A collection of creative and therapeutic ideas for the cards," and "Tarot for Transformation: Using the major arcana to discover your best self and have a life worth living" (both under her former name, Andy Matzner). Dreya is a transwoman who worked as a gender therapist for many years, serving the transgender community of southwest Virginia. She recently moved to Durham, NC, and is excited to begin a new chapter in her life! Find out more about Dreya at Dreya Blume IN THIS PODCAST: What is the Emotional Freedom Technique(EFT)? 4:38 What are the benefits of EFT? 13:34 EFT and chronic pain 26:08 What Is The Emotional Freedom Technique(EFT)? What is the origin of EFT? How does EFT combine different psycho-sensory modalities? A look at EFT vs. EDMR Understanding the effectiveness of EFT What Are The Benefits Of EFT? Utilizing affirmations in EFT Hyperarousal vs. hypoarousal The importance of acceptance when practicing EFT What is bilateral stimulation? EFT & Chronic Pain Activating your parasympathetic nervous system with EFT The benefit of being able to articulate your pain through EFT The importance of having the tools to change the relationship you have with your chronic pain A guided EFT walkthrough 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

Today, I celebrate my 100th episode!!! I've had the privilege to interview some incredible guests on my podcast, whom I've learned from and built an amazing holistic community alongside. To celebrate my 100th episode, I had listeners call in and share what they have learned and enjoyed from the show. Getting to 100 episodes has been quite the journey. In this episode, I talk about the 10 things I learned since starting my podcast. 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

Are you seeking more balance in your life as a therapist? What are the keys to balancing your life & work? MEET Gordon Brewer Gordon Brewer, Jr., MEd, LMFT therapist | podcaster | trainer | speaker | writer is a licensed marital and family therapist and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. Gordon is the person behind The Practice of Therapy Podcast. The Practice of Therapy provides information and resources for clinicians starting, growing, or scaling private practices. Gordon started The PsychCraft Network of Podcasts in 2022, along with a new podcast, The Kindness & Compassion Podcast, that explores the intersection of psychology, science, and spirituality to create more kindness and compassion in the world. Gordon has worked in the human services and mental health fields for over 30 years. He has previously worked in agency settings and is currently in private practice as a therapist. He owns a group therapy practice, Kingsport Counseling Associates, PLLC (www.kingsportcounseling,com) located in Kingsport, TN. He has also served as an adjunct instructor and internship supervisor at East Tennessee State University. Gordon is married to Mary "Sister" Brewer and they have one daughter, Rebecca, an environmental educator. Gordon is also a clergyperson in the Episcopal Church (vocational deacon). Find out more about Gordon at The Practice of Therapy and The PsychCraft Network of Podcasts IN THIS PODCAST: What does it mean to have balance? 4:44 The importance of outsourcing 8:14 Finding balance as a therapist 16:20 What Does It Mean To Have Balance? Utilizing effective time management Understanding your internal motivations The importance of self-care What are our many different life domains and how do we balance them? The Importance Of Outsourcing Learning to focus our energy on what is important Important vs. urgent tasks Tools for planning and time management Creating boundaries and sticking to them Finding Balance As A Therapist Why it is essential to stick to your schedule and learn to say, "no" Taking time to evaluate what you prefer to spend your time on the most Considering your ROI when it comes to choosing how you schedule your day-to-day work Tips for batch processing your workload 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

What is sensorimotor psychotherapy? What are the benefits of incorporating the body into therapy? MEET Katelyn Jakobsen I am an LCMHC at Krippa Family Psychological & Wellness Services. I specialize in treating chronic illness and self-esteem and use a lot of therapy principles based in sensorimotor psychotherapy and IFS. As a former athlete and chronically ill individual, using my body and reclaiming it as a safe space has been really hard but important work that I hope to share with others. Find out more about Katelyn at NC Psychologist IN THIS PODCAST: What does it mean to be in tune with your body 4:12 Sensorimotor Psychology vs. traditional therapy 7:17 How to help your clients overcome the freeze response 11:38 What is The Window of Tolerance? 17:17 What Does It Mean To Be In Tune With Your Body? How your body and cognitive process work together Understanding how our bodies react to internal and external circumstances The importance of learning to describe what our bodies are feeling Finding clues as to what is happening with your client's bodies as a therapist Sensorimotor Psychology Vs. Traditional Therapy Reversing our cognitive psychological process and incorporating the whole body How was Sensorimotor Psychology developed? Incorporating the body into your practice Learning to recognize trauma in clients and what is a freeze response How To Help Your Clients Overcome The Freeze Response Asking questions that help put clients more in their body The importance of giving your clients the space they need to get in tune with their body Creating exploratory sessions with your clients to build trust The importance of being open to shifting your sessions to find what works for your clients What Is The Window Of Tolerance? Noticing when our clients are out of their window of tolerance What is The SUDS rating scale? 3 exercises to build trust with your clients Recognizing when our client's bodies change and learning to adapt 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

What is Yin Yoga? Can you integrate yoga, mindfulness, and meditation to improve your well-being? MEET Addie deHilster Addie deHilster is a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and C-IAYT Yoga Therapist. Her passion is teaching movement practices that "unlock" mindfulness skills, and helping students gain traction in their meditation practice so they can be more present in their lives. Yin Yoga is one of the main modalities she practices and teaches, as it is an excellent doorway into embodied meditative stillness. Now based in Vancouver, Washington (USA), she previously owned and operated a community yoga studio in Los Angeles, California for over five years. A dedicated practitioner of Buddhist Insight Meditation, she has accumulated over four months of silent retreat practice over the years. She is a graduate of the Mindfulness Mentor Training with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, the InsightLA Mindfulness Facilitator Training, and the 2014-15 Mindfulness Yoga & Meditation Training Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, which is a program dedicated to weaving together the wisdom traditions of Hatha Yoga and Buddhist meditation. She has studied Yin Yoga with Bernie Clark, Paul Grilley, and Sarah Powers. Addie is the founder of the Moved to Meditate Class Library, the host of the Moved To Meditate Podcast, and she offers online Yin Yoga Teacher Trainings with a mindful, therapeutic emphasis. Find out more about Addie at Move To Meditate IN THIS PODCAST: What is Yin Yoga? 4:31 How is Yin yoga different from traditional yoga? 11:58 What are the mental health benefits of Yin yoga? 13:52 What Is Yin Yoga? Connecting the mind with the body with embodied meditation Yin vs. Yang state Integrating props into Yin yoga The importance of finding an instructor that can adapt to each individual person How Is Yin Yoga Different From Traditional Yoga? Preparing the body with active movement What is passive movement? Restorative yoga vs. Yin yoga Using Yin yoga as a mindfulness practice What Are The Mental Health Benefits Of Yin Yoga? Becoming aware of our physical, mental & emotional state through mindfulness How Yin yoga helps build our stress resistance Down-regulating our nervous system What is the Window of Tolerance? 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

What is life pattern hand analysis? Can you accelerate your path to fulfillment by understanding your hand's blueprint? MEET Brent Bruning I am a Master Hand Analyst from the International Institute of Hand Analysis. I've researched over 20,000 hands to help people understand their talents and work together. This is a profound tool to understand the talents of the board of directors and company managers like I did for Generali Insurance. Find out about a 2-hr hand analysis or join the next free webinar to understand how hand analysis works. Visit www.thepowerinyourhands.com. Be sure to use coupon code "holistic" for $50 off when you book a hand analysis courtesy of this podcast IN THIS PODCAST: How do our hands show mental & emotional patterns? 4:06 How do the lines on your hands mirror your nervous system? 9:06 What your hand shape says about you 29:26 How Do Our Hands Show Mental & Emotional Patterns? Genetics vs. Epigenetics What can be seen in your fingerprint patterns? How does your neurological system work with your spiritual system? Recognizing trauma in hand analysis How Do The Lines On Your Hands Mirror Your Nervous System? Understanding how the lines on our hands evolve overtime A summary of the different lines on your hand and what they mean Recognizing if you are on your soul path What is a Shadow Pattern? What Your Hand Shape Says About You Why does our hand shape change over time What are the different hand shapes? Can lines on your hand change over time based off of experiences? 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

What are the many levels of grief? Why is it so important to define what grief is for you in order to heal? MEET AnnE O'Neil I am an LCSWA / LCASA whose primary focus is on the intersection of grief and substance use - how grief/loss impacts people's use. Before this, I worked as a grief counselor, spiritual counselor, energy healer, and chaplain. In addition to grief and substance use, I work with clients around corollary issues such as anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and relationship challenges. I am the author of the memoir, "If You Want the Rainbow, Welcome the Rain: A Memoir of Grief and Recovery." Find out more about Ann at Your Soul Path and connect with her on Facebook IN THIS PODCAST: Understanding the many levels of grief 3:48 What are the different types of grief counseling? 13:52 What is the H.E.R.E Process? 19:18 Understanding The Many Levels Of Grief Understanding that grief comes in many different forms Learning to invite and accept the transformation process with grief The importance of finding flexibility in dealing with grief Finding freedom in dealing with grief What Are The Different Types Of Grief Counseling? Integrating a holistic approach to dealing with grief What is Companioning Grief? What role does spirituality play in grief counseling? Providing the space for spirituality in grief counseling What Is The H.E.R.E Process? How is grief impacting you on an emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual level? Taking time to work through the grief process Not letting your grief define you The impact of grief on substance use 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

What goes into starting a podcast that resonates with you and your listeners? How do you connect with your podcast audience? MEET Mariette Snyman Mariette Snyman is an award-winning journalist and host of the Calm, Clear & Helpful Podcast Show, highlighting emotional health, relationship, and personal growth content. Combining decades of experience in the magazine industry with her longing to share information on navigating life's challenges, Mariette interviews Wellness experts and features their expertise in articles and podcasts on various platforms. Find out more about Mariette at Mariette Snyman and connect with her on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram IN THIS PODCAST: Beginning the podcast journey? 2:23 Determining your ideal listener 13:11 How does your podcast serve your listeners? 21:10 How to manage a podcast 23:39 Beginning The Podcast Journey Finding what inspires you as your podcast topic Integrating what you have a passion for into helping others Finding what you love and developing your concept Building your community Determining Your Ideal Listener The importance of finding what your passion is What are your goals with your podcast? Developing a clear and concise podcast title that resonates with your listeners Finding guests & topics for your podcast How Does Your Podcast Serve Your Listeners? How to create a community Creating tools and resources that help your listeners Researching and introducing new ideas and modalities to your community How To Manage A Podcast How to build a podcast production framework Ideas for preparing for guest interviews Budgeting your time and learning to focus your energy on what is important The challenges that come along with podcasting 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

What does it mean to embody your Divine Presence? How does the Divine express itself through you? MEET Ken W. Stone Ken W. Stone "The Soul Archaeologist" is a spiritual messenger, author, and healer. God expresses through Ken in a unique way: when people sit with him in transmission, they have a profoundly different experience of the Divine in their body. For example, he has worked with a number of former advanced students of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi who each said, unprompted, following their initial session with him, "that was the deepest spiritual experience of my life." Ken shares his gifts with a spiritually diverse, growing international audience through various virtual and in-person programs, retreats, and one-on-one work. Find out more about Ken at Ken W. Stone and connect with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn 17-Week Online Class with Spiritual Teacher, Author, and Healer Ken W. Stone IN THIS PODCAST: What is Divine Presence? 4:55 What are transmissions? 10:35 The journey of becoming a healer 15:35 What is soul embodiment? 26:11 What Is Divine Presence? Understanding each person has their own unique challenges How does the Divine present itself to each individual person Facilitating the healing process through the Divine What is a spiritual messenger? What Are Transmissions? How do transmissions work with meditation? The importance of liberating yourself from the structure of language when it comes to experiencing the power of healing The journey of becoming a healer The Journey Of Becoming A Healer What does it mean to be a healer? Accepting the gift of being a healer What Is Soul Embodiment? Recognizing a disembodied soul Opening up to the experience of who you really are Helping clients support soul embodiment Recognizing the many spiritual resources that are available to you as a therapist 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

How can you calm your emotional dysregulation? What are some self-soothing techniques that you can start using today? IN THIS PODCAST: What is self-soothing? 2:09 Using touch as a self-soothing technique? 8:55 Transitioning into affirmations 14:07 Breathwork as a self-soothing technique 18:45 What Is Self-Soothing? When is a good time to practice self-soothing techniques? Learning to recognize your emotional triggers The importance of allowing space to check in with yourself Recognizing unhealthy self-soothing practices Using Touch As A Self-Soothing Technique? Why is it important to avoid cognitive strategies, initially The importance of starting with physical techniques to calm our nervous system Physical touch technique walk-through Finding what works best for you Transitioning Into Affirmations Integrating affirmations into your self-soothing process What do you need to hear right now to calm yourself? The practice of being present to communicate with the sensations you are feeling What is interoceptive awareness and how to practice it Breath Work As A Self-Soothing Technique Connecting to your breath as an anchor Breathwork technique walk-through How to integrate all of your senses into self-soothing Creating a self-soothing kit for yourself 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

How can podcast guesting help you get your story out to a broader audience? How can you start pitching yourself to podcasts that resonate with you and your message? MEET Di-Di Hoffman Di-Di works with subject matter experts who are tired of being the best-kept secret in their field and ready to step into the limelight where prospects cannot help but notice them. He is the creator of the Perpetual Rainmaking System for Go-To Experts and the host of The Badass Wellness Coach Show. Find out more about Di-Di at BadassPreneurs Academy and connect with him on LinkedIn FREE BadassPreneurs Tool Kit IN THIS PODCAST: Why should therapists consider podcast guesting? 4:55 What is the 5-Step Profitable Podcast Guesting Process? 12:22 How to pitch yourself as a podcast guest 17:30 Why Should Therapists Consider Podcast Guesting? Converting strangers into clients The importance of expanding your network What opportunities can podcasting bring to your business? Tips for overcoming your fear of being a podcast guest What Is The 5-Step Profitable Podcast Guesting Process? Clarifying your message and defining your WHY Learning to develop your booking system What is a Podcast Guesting Positioning Statement and why is it important? Researching and finding podcasts that resonate with your story How To Pitch Yourself As A podcast Guest Creating a pitch template and the importance of personalizing it for each podcast Providing value to listeners The importance of following up with podcasters Keeping your outreach process simple, personal, and to the point 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

What is Survival vs Thrival mode? Can you go from survival mode to thrival mode by understanding how your brain functions? MEET Dr. John Demartini Dr. John Demartini is a world-leading human behavior specialist, researcher, best-selling author, educator, and founder of the Demartini Method - a revolutionary tool in modern psychology. He has authored 40 books that have been translated into 39 different languages and presented his insights alongside some of the world's most influential people, including Sir Richard Branson and Deepak Chopra. Harnessing almost five decades of research across multiple disciplines, Dr. Demartini shares his life, business, financial, relationship, and leadership empowerment strategies with people all over the globe - enabling them to transform their lives according to their highest values. Find out more about Dr. Demartini at Dr. Demartini and connect with him on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube The 7 Secret Treasures: A Transformational Blueprint for a Well-Lived Life by Dr. John Demartini FREE - The Demartini Value Determination Process IN THIS PODCAST: What does it mean to value your time? 2:40 What is a survival brain? 11:02 How do you adapt your brain to thrival mode? 18:21 What Does It Mean To Value Your Time? How to estimate the value of each task you do each day Understanding how you add value to your life and other's lives Finding the things that inspire you the most in your life Learning to effectively prioritize and delegate What Is A Survival Brain? The importance of foresight and how our brain works Why discerning high priorities and low priorities in everyday life is so important How do you find value in what you do? What are the signs that you are living in a reactive survival brain? How Do You Adapt Your Brain To Thrival Mode? What are the 6 transcendentals of thrival mode? How can you get out of survival mode? What is the Demartini Method? What are the emotions that come with a reactive survival brain? 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

Is your mind and body out of balance? Can Tai Chi and Qigong help you achieve balance and strength? MEET Tish Oakley I help people learn how to re-establish their mind-body relationship by balancing their energies with Tai Chi, Qigong, and Reiki. Find out more about Tish at Earth Monkey Energies and connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube IN THIS PODCAST: What is Tai Chi and how does it work? 5:24 What are the psychological benefits of Tai Chi? 16:58 What is Qigong? 26:58 What Is Tai Chi & How Does It Work? Making Tai Chi a personalized experience What are the benefits of Tai Chi? Different ways and levels to perform Tai Chi What are the 3 main principles of Tai Chi? What Are The Psychological Benefits Of Tai Chi? Tai Chi as an alternative to meditation and mindfulness Resetting your brain when using Tai Chi Integrating other holistic practices with movement Using Tai Chi to deal with trauma What is Qigong? What are the differences between Tai Chi and Qigong Finding balance with mind, body and soul with Qigong Combining Tai Chi and Qigong Using Tai Chi and Qigong to regulate your energy 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

What are the risks and benefits of social media in mental health therapy? How does social media affect mental health diagnosis? MEET Dr. Wendy Boring-Bray Dr. Wendy Boring-Bray is a Doctor of Behavioral Health and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor specializing in working with individuals that are motivated to make changes in their lives. She is the founder of Diversified Behavioral Health which is a group practice with a mission statement that is "Partnering with individuals to achieve whole-person wellness in their lives, including physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing." She is the author of "A New Beginning" for Psychology Today and publishes articles every month on topics that pertain to mental health, therapy techniques, and how to live a better life. Dr. Wendy received her Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Missouri Baptist and her doctorate from Arizona State University. Wendy has worked as a counselor in different settings such as in-patient, outpatient, and private practice with all ages, but her passion is working with women who are ready to make life changes to capture the life they have dreamed of. Dr. Wendy is known for a warm, relaxed, and comfortable approach to counseling and is an Integrative Psychotherapist, which means that she utilizes a variety of orientations and therapies, according to the client's individual needs. Dr. Wendy's approach involves genuine caring, acceptance, and non-judgment while working with clients from a strength-based, positive, and affirming perspective. Dr. Wendy stays active conducting lectures and training on Shared Decision Making, Compassion Fatigue, Mindfulness, and Self-Care among others. Over a cup of coffee you would learn that she loves her Shiba Inu "Rumi," can be found watching some sort of historical drama series, her favorite color is teal, and is passionate about encouraging women to pursue their dreams. Find out more about Dr. Wendy at Dr. Wendy Boring-Bray and connect with her on Instagram IN THIS PODCAST: What are the benefits of social media in therapy? 3:17 What are the risks of social media in therapy? 7:34 The dangers of self-diagnosis in mental health 19:47 Protecting yourself as a provider when on social media 21:44 What Are The Benefits Of Social Media In Therapy? How to deal with information overload Increasing mental health awareness and eliminating the stigma of seeking mental health therapy How has mental health therapy evolved through social media Utilizing social media to reach a younger generation What Are The Risks Of Social Media In Therapy? Understanding the risks as a provider when using social media Understanding the difference between educating and diagnosing people Seeking information that is helpful vs. harmful as an individual on social media Protecting provider and client privacy with social media The Dangers Of Self-Diagnosis In Mental Health Strategies for working with clients that have already made a self-diagnosis through social media How should therapists respond when a client comes in with a self-diagnosis? Learning to ask the right questions as a provider when a client has already made a self-diagnosis The value of listening and taking the time to evaluate clients as unique individuals Protecting Yourself As A Provider When On Social Media Not being afraid to teach general mental health information on social media as a provider Avoiding a one size fits all approach on social media The importance of having a disclaimer on information that you put out there 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

What is animal-assisted therapy? How can you learn to love your authentic self through animals? MEET Annalisa Smithson Annalisa is the founder and director of Unleashed Counseling. She is a board-certified counselor licensed in the state of Pennsylvania, specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy and animal-assisted therapy. She has presented research at national mental health conferences, including the American Psychological Association, the Association for Women in Psychology, and the Pennsylvania Counseling Association. Annalisa is the author of two books, Emotional Support Animals (2021) and Unconditional, and has published research in several peer-reviewed journals including Psychology in the Schools and the Journal of the PCA. Prior to becoming a counselor, she worked as a fundraising professional for Lehigh University. She holds a Master of Education in Counseling & Human Services and a Master of Arts in the Anthropology of Development and Social Transformation. Find out more about Annalisa at Animal-Assisted Therapy and connect with her on Facebook Unconditional: Learning to Love Your Authentic Self by Annalisa Smithson IN THIS PODCAST: What makes it hard for people to be authentic? 3:05 Integrating animal-assisted therapy into your practice 7:25 What are the benefits of animal-assisted therapy? 14:43 How can therapists show up more authentically in their sessions? 19:27 What Makes It Hard For People To Be Authentic? Assessing the messages that we receive growing up How does authenticity affect therapists just starting out? Learning to trust not only your knowledge but your intuition as well Overcoming perfectionism Integrating Animal-Assisted Therapy Into Your Practice What kind of animals are best for animal-assisted therapy How to bring mindfulness into therapy with animals Learning to love ourselves unconditionally through animals Different ways to integrate animal-assisted therapy into your practice What Are The Benefits Of Animal-Assisted Therapy? Learning to trust your animal to assist in guiding sessions Using animals to inspire new conversations with clients Utilizing animal-assisted rapport building? Adapting a supportive character technique with your therapy support animal How Can Therapists Show Up More Authentically In Their Sessions? The importance of having your own support system as a therapist Why self-care is so important for therapists Connecting with others in your field The importance of creating a mission statement about who you are 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

Can a tarot reading help you reconnect to yourself? How can you integrate tarot cards and imagery into your practice? MEET Dreya Blume Dreya Blume is a social worker, therapist, and tarot card reader. She is also a huge fan of incorporating holistic strategies into her healing practice, from Reiki to singing bowls, and EFT to tarot cards. Dreya is the author of several books, including "The Tarot Activity Book: A collection of creative and therapeutic ideas for the cards," and "Tarot for Transformation: Using the major arcana to discover your best self and have a life worth living" (both under her former name, Andy Matzner). Dreya is a transwoman who worked as a gender therapist for many years, serving the transgender community of southwest Virginia. She recently moved to Durham, NC, and is excited to begin a new chapter in her life! Find out more about Dreya at Dreya Blume, Tarot With Dreya, and connect with her on Instagram IN THIS PODCAST: What are tarot cards? 4:42 Finding the ideal clients to use tarot cards in session 9:22 Overcoming negative reactions to different holistic approaches 16:00 Where to start on your tarot card reading journey 25:22 What Are Tarot Cards? Integrating tarot cards with expressive arts therapy How to use tarot cards in client sessions How to use tarot card reading in a more deliberate manner Learning to ask the right questions when using tarot cards Finding The Ideal Clients To Use Tarot Cards In Session Making tarot card readings approachable and comfortable for clients Ways to be upfront about your session offerings Being comfortable as a therapist when it comes to offering tarot card readings Being open to feedback when beginning tarot card readings Overcoming Negative Reactions To Different Holistic Approaches Understanding where other's judgment is coming from Overcoming evidence-based objections to holistic approaches Creating a space for people to participate in holistic therapy Being approachable as a therapist in all aspects of therapy Where To Start On Your Tarot Card Journey Doing your research and finding the imagery that resonates with you Thinking about your clientele when it comes to choosing a tarot deck 100 ways to use tarot cards in session in "The Tarot Activity Book," by Dreya Blume Using the imagery on the cards to initiate a conversation 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

How can you integrate crystal therapy into your practice? What is holistic hypnosis therapy and how can it be used in trauma-informed therapy? MEET Teresa Cox Mayle Teresa is a therapist affiliated with Thrivemind Counseling and Wellness in Jacksonville, NC. She reads tarot cards, reiki, aromatherapy, and other cool holistic counseling techniques. Find out more about Teresa at Thrive Mind Wellness and contact her by Email IN THIS PODCAST: What is crystal therapy? 1:05 Teaching crystal therapy to clients 9:25 What is holistic hypnosis? 18:30 What Is Crystal Therapy? Using crystal therapy as a tool to focus on the mind Examples of positive affirmations using crystals What is anchoring? Understanding sacred geometry and the benefits Teaching Crystal Therapy To Clients Ethical concerns with crystal therapy Educating your clients about the potential benefits of crystal therapy Finding trustworthy information on crystal therapy Holistic techniques when using crystal therapy What Is Holistic Hypnosis? What is the Simpson Protocol? Using hypnosis with trauma-based therapy Guiding your clients through each level of healing during hypnosis Bringing clients out of hypnosis in a constructive and relaxing way 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

What is Somatic Intelligence and how are our psychological and spiritual experiences perceived by our body? Can knowing your body make you more mindful? MEET Jen Degen Hi, I'm Jennifer Degen. My work as a Somatic Therapist and Resiliency Coach draws on 30 years of eastern and western traditions. I will facilitate an experience that focuses on your needs: -Nourishes your authentic desires -Expands your creativity -Sustains your life in a place of balance All my offerings evoke alignment, embody mindfulness, and ignite self-leadership and growth. Prepare to gain greater insight, awareness, acceptance, and honor of comfortable change. Mind Body Awareness is the intersection of somatic psychology, neuroscience, mindfulness, and personal growth. Find out more about at Mind, Body & Awareness and connect with Jen on Facebook IN THIS PODCAST: What is Sensory Motor Awareness? 8:35 Supporting your clients with Somatic awareness 14:35 What is Somatic Intelligence 17:14 What Is Sensory Motor Awareness? What are the different ways we experience mobility? Understanding how mobility integrates into so many practices What is Somatic Yoga? Examples of Somatic practices Supporting Your Clients With Somatic Awareness Using client feedback as a way to help them make the best decision for their health and wellness Understanding how to invite the whole body into the somatic process What Is Somatic Intelligence? Understanding how or entire body interacts and works together Connecting mind, body, and spirit Teaching Somatic Intelligence to our clients What is embodied mindfulness? 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

What is Walk & Talk therapy and how can it open up the possibilities of your practice? Can bringing movement and nature into your sessions take away the stigma of mental health and traditional therapy? MEET Nicole Osborne Nicole Osborne is a licensed holistic mental health therapist and co-owner of Milk & Honey Therapy and Milk & Honey Merch located in Greensboro, NC (soon to be located in Honolulu, HI!). She specializes in working with teens and young adults from a variety of cultural backgrounds. She loves using creative and holistic approaches to help her clients overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, athlete concerns, low self-esteem, life transitions, and identity development issues. Nicole has over 10 years of combined experience serving as a coach, tutor, mentor, teacher, and counselor to children, teens, and adults from diverse backgrounds. In all of her various experiences and in the current work that she does, her deepest desire is to empower people to show up as their authentic selves. In her free time, you can find Nicole taking a nap, sitting on her patio, trying new restaurants, traveling, and spending time in nature. Find out more at Milk & Honey Therapy and connect with Nicole on Instagram & Facebook Holistic Therapy & Wellness Cards can be found on: milkandhoneymerch.com FREE 5-Step Guide on How to Feel Your Feelings: https://milkandhoneymerch.ck.page/feelyourfeelings FREE How to Forgive Guide: https://milkandhoneymerch.ck.page/howtoforgive IN THIS PODCAST: What is Walk & Talk therapy? 3:00 Mindfulness strategies for a walk & talk therapy 6:35 How to prepare for walk & talk sessions 16:22 What is play therapy? 23:00 What Is Walk & Talk Therapy? How to handle patient confidentiality in walk & talk therapy? Understanding liability concerns with a walk & talk therapy What type of clients are walk & talk therapy for? What are the benefits of this type of therapy? Mindfulness Strategies For Walk & Talk Therapy Incorporating cards & worksheets as mindfulness prompts How to incorporate nature into therapy What is bilateral stimulation? Walk & talk therapy versus traditional therapy How To Prepare For Walk & Talk Sessions Ideas for planning ahead for these types of therapy sessions Learning to be flexible in scheduling your time with clients The importance of making your sessions accessible to your clients What are the downsides of walk & talk therapy What Is Play Therapy? Being open to the possibilities of what therapy can look like for kids The benefits of play therapy Ideas for incorporating play therapy into your practice Being prepared for play therapy sessions 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

What does it mean to connect with your higher self? Do we have the power to heal ourselves by raising our vibrational energy? MEET Amanda Shaman, Angelic light, and Reiki Master. I've been in alternative medicine professionally since 2006 with the intention to align mind, body, and soul with preparing us for these times. I am thankful to merge psychic abilities with education in anatomy and physiology, energy and frequency healing, and studying quantum physics and the laws of the universe. Merging science and spirituality as it was originally meant to be. Find out more at Krystalline Light Body and connect with Amanda on Twitter IN THIS PODCAST: How do you merge science and spirituality? 4:35 Understanding the root cause of your symptoms 8:52 How to protect your energy 24:18 How Do You Merge Science And Spirituality? Understanding why science, spirituality, and religion are so disconnected What is limiting the consciousness of humanity? Why connecting to yourself through meditation is important to connecting to your spirit guides What factors limit our consciousness? Understanding The Root Cause Of Your Symptoms Learning how to connect with the right energy to understand why certain symptoms appear How does energy get stagnant? What is a collective energy and how does this affect you and others around you? What is vibrational frequency and how to raise your vibration? How To Protect Your Energy How to bubble your energy Shielding your energy with intention How to be mindful of negative energy What is ascension? 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and can't decide on just one idea to develop? Can you create multiple streams of income using your counseling skills? MEET Tamara Howell Tamara is a psychotherapist and private practice coach for therapists offering online courses, workshops, paperwork templates, and coaching groups. Find out more at Practice With Tamara and connect with Tamara on Instagram ACCESS HERE: TheraBundle IN THIS PODCAST: What is a multi-offer ecosystem? 6:06 Why have multiple streams of income? 7:52 What are common streams of income for therapists? 15:15 What Is A Multi-Offer Ecosystem? Understanding a standard sales funnel How to make each of your sales offers independent of each other Creating better offers for your ideal clients with this system Reaching more people by creating different and unique offerings Why Have Multiple Streams Of Income? Finding an outlet for someone with an entrepreneurial drive Creating connections and opportunities consistently Having flexibility when you have multiple streams of income The difference between passive income and scalable income What Are Common Streams Of Income For Therapists? Learning from your everyday routines and processes when generating ideas Examining how much time certain things take you and creating a more efficient system Different types of models for sharing this information with others Presenting your ideas in a new and different way than what is already available 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

What is sound healing therapy? How can you offer sound healing to clients with a history of trauma? MEET LA Adkins LA uses she/her/hers pronouns and is a creative, champion of solitude, storyteller, and certified sound practitioner and mindfulness meditation guide. She currently practices as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Holistic Wellness Therapreneur and is the Founding Owner of Reconnect With You, PLLC, a private mental health practice. She provides individual therapy, sound baths/therapy, and public speaking services, and she makes candles. She specializes in working with entrepreneurs, professionals, and corporations. How she shows up in the world is shaped by her personal values, which are accountability, authenticity, autonomy, integrity, and transparency. She firmly believes that one's relationships with others are both an extension and reflection of the relationship one has with oneself, which is why she is so passionate about working with individuals to help them know, better understand, and more fully accept themselves. Some of her hobbies are karaoke, mixology, and candlemaking. She sends you love, light, and sunshine! Find out more at Reconnect With You and connect with LA Adkins on Instagram IN THIS PODCAST: What is sound therapy? 2:30 What is a sound bath? 5:00 What is trauma-informed sound therapy 12:00 Trauma-informed sound therapy vs. traditional sound therapy 19:40 What Is Sound Therapy? What does it mean for your chakras to be aligned? Using sound therapy to connect with your body to determine the next steps to healing Benefits of sound therapy What are the different types of sound therapy? What Is A Sound Bath? What to expect when participating in a sound bath How community affects a sound bath experience Integrating journaling into sound therapy Can you perform self-guided sound therapy? What Is Trauma-Informed Sound Therapy Why is trauma-informed sound therapy important? Shaping a sound bath experience for all types of trauma Understanding that trauma can come in many forms Why it is important to allow time for processing after a sound bath has ended Trauma-Informed Sound Therapy Vs. Traditional Sound Therapy How to remove any power dynamics in trauma-informed therapy Creating collaboration and community Learning to establish safety and trust when introducing sound therapy to clients who have experienced any type of trauma How can someone with a trauma history benefit from sound 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

What is mindful hypnosis and how can it be used in mental health therapy? Can you transform your well-being through hypnosis? MEET Liz Slonena Dr. Liz Slonena (slow-nih-nah) is a multi-media artist, speaker, clinical psychologist, and recovering perfectionist in Asheville, North Carolina. She helps creative professionals and entrepreneurs reclaim their power, banish burnout, and heal attachment trauma so that they can give the middle finger to perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-doubt. Dr. Liz is the co-creator of Brief Mindful Hypnosis, a science-backed way to rapidly overcome stress to help you feel more calm, creative, and confident. With over 10 years of clinical research and publishing over a dozen scientific studies, Dr. Liz is unapologetically nerdy and interweaves the he(art) & science of meditation so you can easily merge mindfulness and flow into your life. Find out more at www.drlizlistens.com and connect with Liz on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Insight Timer, and Aura App IN THIS PODCAST: What is mindful hypnosis? 2:00 How to teach mindful hypnosis to clients and practitioners 7:10 How does mindful hypnosis help therapists with self-care? 12:11 Finding motivation with mindful hypnosis 15:55 What Is Mindful Hypnosis? How is mindful or self-hypnosis different from clinical hypnosis? Overcoming the stigma of traditional hypnosis How to be a guide for clients as a clinician Examples of everyday self-hypnosis How To Teach Mindful Hypnosis To Clients And Practitioners How to teach what the mindful hypnosis state is like How to call upon mindful meditation at anytime What are auto-suggestions in hypnosis? How to integrate mindful hypnosis into everyday life How Does Mindful Hypnosis Help Therapists With Self-Care? Closing out your day in a productive, thorough manner Self-hypnosis for filtering negative energy from difficult casework Avoiding compassion fatigue when dealing with clients Using mindful intention to avoid burnout Finding Motivation With Mindful Hypnosis The correlation between relaxation and finding your way away from negative thoughts and energy Identifying what is the most meaningful to you and removing "stuck," beliefs that you are holding on to Defining mindfulness in hypnosis Being non-judgmental while practicing mindfulness 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

Does music have the power to impact your mental and physical health? Can you use music and sound to reach beyond your traditional therapy? MEET Joyu Lee Fellow of the Association for Music and Imagery, Narrative Therapist MM, NMT, MT-BC Joyu Lee (she/her), is the owner of Music and Your Mind, LLC, and a founding member of Vida Strings. She is a Senior Therapist at UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC, and primarily works with teens and young adults with eating disorders, anxiety and depression, and crisis intervention. She is also a music therapist at Pasadenavilla Outpatient treatment center and provides re-educative, insight-building music psychotherapy sessions for groups and individuals on a daily basis. Joyu is a passionate and experienced therapist with 20+ years of combined international experience in creative/expressive arts therapy, cello performance, music education, and arts administration. She is trained in the Bonny Method Guided Imagery and Music (GIM- Music Psychotherapy) and is a Fellow of the Association for Music and Imagery. Joyu was mentored by Dr. Dag Körlin as an independent "Music Breathing" practitioner and completed the Narrative Therapy Certification through Narrative Therapy Initiative (NTI) in May 2022. Since 2018, she has facilitated "Music Care", and trauma-informed workshops at the National Bornoff Workshop at the University of Kansas, NC State University, Meredith College, Durham Crisis Response Center, UNC Health, Queens University, and Current Wellness. Joyu has presented in SER-AMTA regional conferences in 2021 and 2022 and was the keynote speaker presenting on "Radical Listening" in 2022. Joyu was the recipient of the 2022 Innovation Award at the Rehabilitation Department of UNC Health, and the recipient of the 2021 "Linda Keiser Mardis Education" research grant. She is the primary investigator for the ongoing Music Breathing research at the UNC Center of Excellence for eating disorders inpatient unit (2021-2022). Joyu has developed and presented the new music program "Finding Meaning" at the International Association for Music and Imagery conference in Philadelphia, USA, in 2021, and will be presenting at the European Association for Music and Imagery in Denmark, in September 2022. Joyu completed her Music Therapy degree from Appalachian State University (Boone, NC) and has been a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) since 2014. She received a BM in Cello Performance from the National Taiwan Normal University, and a MM in Cello Performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music (Cleveland, OH). Find out more at Music And Your Mind and connect with Joyu on Instagram. IN THIS PODCAST: What are the healing benefits of music therapy? 4:12 How to use mindfulness with music 10:32 Using music therapy when dealing with depression 20:33 Guided imagery in music therapy 26:30 What Are The Healing Benefits Of Music Therapy? What is music therapy? How do you as an individual interact with music in your everyday life How to incorporate music into your daily routine How to use music and the breath for healing benefits How To Use Mindfulness With Music Focusing on the elements of the music How to monitor your headspace Being intentional when listening to music How to use music therapy with trauma Using Music Therapy When Dealing With Depression Learning to reconnect with music when dealing with depression Using a minimalistic approach with music therapy and depression Integrating other creative outlets along with music therapy Learning to invite your clients into the process of music therapy Guided Imagery In Music Therapy What is guided imagery? How to use guided imagery in one on one client sessions Understanding the importance of music selection in this practice Guided imagery walk-through with a cello performance 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

What is grounding and how can you and your clients benefit from grounding practices? How do you integrate grounding practices into your daily routine? IN THIS PODCAST: What is grounding? 1:00 What is physical grounding? 4:28 What is mental grounding? 15:52 What is emotional grounding? 18:42 What Is Grounding? What does it mean to get back into the body? How does grounding relate to mindfulness? What are the benefits of grounding practices? What is the parasympathetic nervous system? What Is Physical Grounding? What is, "Earthing?'' Tips for physical grounding Physical grounding technique walk-through Incorporating a mantra into physical grounding exercises What Is Mental Grounding Learn to use your current surroundings to mentally ground yourself Mental grounding technique walk-through Learning to categorize when mentally grounding Slowing down when practicing mental grounding What Is Emotional Grounding Using self-compassion when grounding emotionally Relating physical and mental with emotional grounding Sitting with and honoring your pain when emotionally grounding Emotional grounding walk-through 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

Are you in the process of building your private practice or are rebuilding your practice? Are you making the necessary connections to grow and sustain your practice? MEET Karen Carnabucci Karen Carnabucci, LCSW, TEP, is a trainer, psychotherapist, author, and consultant in private practice in Lancaster, Pa., and the founder of the Lancaster School of Psychodrama and Experiential Psychotherapies. She is the author of three books on creativity and action methods for professionals, and she has consulted for several other books, most recently "Words of the Daughter: A Memoir" by Regina Moreno. She has a particular interest in expanding creativity and spontaneity, the use of embodiment as a way of deep learning and understanding, and social change. Find out more at www.realtruekaren.com and connect with Karen on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram IN THIS PODCAST: Tips for building a private practice 4:59 Building client referrals 10:17 Being flexible when building a practice 15:05 Rebuilding A Practice 18:00 Tips For Building A Private Practice The importance of starting out with a business plan How will your practice be successful? Building your practice gradually to avoid burnout How to find clients that you are best suited to help Building Client Referrals Building connections and seeking referrals Providing after-care solutions within your niche The importance of referring out when a client is outside of your specialty Becoming knowledgeable in the industry and what your colleagues are specialized in treating Being Flexible When Building A Practice What is a sliding scale? Changing your mindset when using a sliding scale when building your practice Reviewing the client's circumstances over time Finding a solution that is sustainable for you and your practice Rebuilding A Practice Networking with local practices Looking within your community for groups that you can be beneficial to How to utilize a directory to connect with others in your specialty Thinking outside the box when connecting with others 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

How do you overcome negative patterns and traumas? What is blocking you from success and joy? MEET Dr. Shannon South Dr. Shannon D. South, aka the "Joy Doctor", is an award-winning therapist, an amazon best-selling author, and an inspirational speaker. As an expert in the field of spirituality and healing trauma for over 25 years, she knows how to assist people in finding wholeness and joy naturally. In 1994, Shannon had a spiritual experience during meditation that healed her debilitating anxiety and depression permanently. Since this transformative experience, Shannon has helped thousands of clients connect to their most loving, abundant, and joy-filled selves. Shannon is the founder of the Ignite Your Life! programs, Heal Your Way to Success course, and the Grow Your Business by Growing You Breakthrough Day! She is a sought out, international trainer and coach helping spiritually-minded entrepreneurs break through what is standing in their way to abundance, joy, and success! Her recent book, Grow Your Business by Growing You: The spiritual entrepreneurs guide to maximum joy, abundance, and success, is a roadmap to this unique, healing process. She also trains other clinicians on how to bring Spirit and Soul into their practice for deep and lasting healing for their clients. Shannon loves dancing, being in nature, and a rowdy game of volleyball. Find out more at www.drshannonsouth.com and connect with Dr. South on Facebook. For upcoming Spirit and Soul retreats go to: www.soulbasedpractice.com To find out what is standing in your way of success and joy go to: www.7survivaltraps.com IN THIS PODCAST: How to define what healing is 6:25 What is our higher nature? 8:54 How To Heal Your Way To Success 13:03 How To Define What Healing Is How to honor what caused our trauma Learning to release our pain and trauma Changing our perception of what pain is Learning to thank our minds and bodies for surviving trauma What Is Our Higher Nature? How to find a higher aspect of ourselves to guide and support you Finding clarity and answers from our higher nature Using our higher self to overcome self-blaming How do we use our energy to protect ourselves from the trauma we have experienced? How To Heal Your Way To Success Recognizing your dreams and knowing that the resources are out there to make them become real Learning to slow down and take small steps to heal Relating to parts of ourselves in a new way in order to move forward in a healthy way What is the Inner Counselor Process? 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

Can guidance, wisdom, and healing be found by connecting with your Spirit Guides? How do you recognize and meet your Spirit team? MEET Carolyn Sheehan Carolyn Sheehan, Certified Master Hypnotherapist Trainer, Certified Medical Reiki Master Teacher, and Angel Intuitive Healer with Integrative Healing Inc. I specialize in Clinical & Spiritual Hypnotherapy, Past Life, and Life Between Lives Regressions. I facilitate and teach all levels of Usui & Angelic Reiki. I offer long-distance work via Zoom, and I travel Nationally. Find out more at Integrative Healing and Reiki Raleigh connect with Carolyn on Facebook, and Twitter. IN THIS PODCAST: What is a spirit guide? 7:29 What is a spiritual download? 12:54 How to connect with our spirit guides 15:33 Asking questions through meditation 22:47 What Is A Spirit Guide? What are the different types of spirit guides? Learning how to recognize our spirit guides and ask for guidance Angels as a part of our spirit guide team Understanding different vibrations from our spirit guides What Is A Spiritual Download? Finding spiritual downloads through meditation Recognizing spiritual downloads in everyday life Understanding that downloads are different for everyone What are to 5 C's? How To Connect With Our Spirit Guides Learning and teaching the different signs of our spirit guides presence What Angel numbers represent Initiating a connection with your spirit guide Recognizing colors when connecting with spirit guides Asking Questions Through Meditation Becoming familiar with your spirit guides through meditation Building a relationship with your spirit guides by giving thanks Types of questions to ask your spirit guides What is automatic writing and how to use it to connect with your spirit guides? 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

Are emotional, negative energy or physical blocks stopping you from reaching your highest potential? Is there a way to tap into your truest and fullest self that will help you become the happiest most successful version of yourself? MEET Michelle Boulé Michelle Boulé is a Transformational Life and Business Coach, Dance, and Healer. Her work gives creative leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals all over the world the clarity they need to manifest their visions and align with their truth confidently. She offers online group programs, private coaching, speaking, and in-person retreats. Using creativity, embodiment, humor, and play, Michelle brings a unique methodology to personal transformation that creates profound change. With over 25 years of practice in somatic therapies, energy medicine, mindset psychology, and spirituality, the heart of her work is LOVE. Find out more at www.michelleboule.com and connect with Michelle on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. FREE GIFT: The Creative Success Acceleration Formula IN THIS PODCAST: Integrating holistic practices to manage pain 4:15 Applying Universal Laws to Your Holistic Practice 12:52 Creating success by applying Universal Laws 20:20 Integrating Holistic Practices To Manage Pain What is BodyTalk? Understanding and addressing pain management and prioritizing the healing process Learning to recognize what is causing your pain How to ask the right questions when assessing pain for the best outcome Applying Universal Laws To Your Holistic Practice Understanding and teaching clients how these Universal Laws integrate into their everyday lives How to give yourself permission to feel better using the Law of Perpetual Transmutation of Energy How to train your mind to be in a "solution," based mindset Achieving goals by creating consistency with everyday actionable steps Creating Success By Applying Universal Laws Creating a daily practice of applying these Universal Laws to your everyday life What is the Creative Success Accelerator Program? Giving ourselves grace and understanding that mistakes are part of the process of success Finding meaning in every situation and making it productive 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

Have you always wanted to start a daily meditation practice? Have you struggled to make meditation a daily habit? IN THIS PODCAST: How to start your meditation practice 4:00 How to keep motivated while beginning your meditation practice 12:35 Strategies for staying on track with your meditation practice 14:43 How To Start Your Meditation Practice How to integrate journaling into your meditation practice How to create a space to meditate in Choosing a time in your day to meditate and integrating it into your daily routine What is intention setting and why it is so important? How To Keep Motivated While Beginning Your Meditation Practice Why having an accountability partner is important in your practice Set goals and reward yourself for your accomplishments The importance of finding a mentor or group to guide you in your meditation journey Creating reminders for yourself to practice meditation Strategies For Staying On Track With Your Meditation Journey Going back to your "intention," when your meditation schedule gets thrown off How to associate your meditation time with other daily routines Keeping mediation fresh with different types of meditation Different mediation tools and apps and how to integrate them into your meditation practice 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

Are you ready to integrate meditation into your practice? Are you unsure about how to start teaching clients how to meditate? IN THIS PODCAST: What is meditation? 1:16 Figuring out the best way to teach meditation 5:25 What is Concentrative Meditation 11:38 What is Mindfulness Meditation? 19:35 What Is Meditation? What meditation is NOT! Overcoming obstacles by being consistent in your meditation practice Engaging in the present moment without trying to change anything What is the importance of meditation and the benefits from it Figuring Out The Best Way To Teach Meditation The importance of setting up an invitation to your clients Setting up the appropriate space for you and your client to begin the meditation process Finding and practicing the appropriate voice for each client during guided meditation Why it is important to let go of any projected outcome in guided meditation What Is Concentrative Meditation? Integrating sound into concentrative meditation Teaching clients to use their breath as an anchor in concentrative meditation Techniques for using Mantra in meditation How to use an image in concentrative meditation What Is Mindfulness Meditation? What is "Noting?" Noticing our thoughts without judgment Using imagery in mindfulness meditation Mindfulness meditation walkthrough 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals) Sign up for my free email course: www.holisticcounselingpodcast.com Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

What is food anxiety and what is its root cause? Do you struggle to remove food anxiety from your everyday nutrition? MEET Sarah Duda I am Sarah and I am a certified Nutrition Coach who helps women manage their food anxiety. So many of us are faced with food anxiety in everyday situations. This food anxiety can come from social situations, diets that haven't worked in the past, society, and food allergies/sensitivities. The truth is there is no "one size fits all" in nutrition. I work as your personal hype girl as I guide you on your journey. The goal is for you to feel comfortable managing your food anxiety and feel at peace in finding your food freedom. Find out more at Loving Nutritiously and connect with Sara on Facebook and Instagram Download Sara's FREE guide to Eating Seasonally here! IN THIS PODCAST: What is food anxiety? 2:40 Strategies for overcoming food anxiety 6:50 Setting Nutritional Goals 9:22 What is Food Freedom? 17:47 What Is Food Anxiety? Understanding how food anxiety is different in every person How to find healthy food swaps Changing your mindset on the food you eat Strategies For Overcoming Food Anxiety How to create a personalized meal plan Finding wins in your eating habits on a consistent basis Coping with having setbacks on your healthy nutrition journey Why a food journal is helpful for healthy eating Setting Nutritional Goals How to manage your goals Favorite food swap recommendations Dealing with food allergies Meal planning strategy What Is Food Freedom? Learning to enjoy eating in a social environment Resetting your eating habits after indulging without the guilt How to recognize eating disorders 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

Do you have somewhere to connect with other clinical therapists to stay up-to-date and on the right path for your practice? Are you connecting with other therapists who share the same challenges and goals as you? MEET Kathryn Esquer Dr. Kathryn Esquer is a Licensed Psychologist, MBA graduate, and founder of the Telethearpist Network, the only private consultation community for the next generation of therapists. Kathryn is passionate about eliminating isolation and burnout in the field of mental health. By prioritizing connection and community, the Teletherapist Network brings together forward-thinking therapists to create unparalleled success in their clinical skills, professional businesses, and personal lives. Find out more at The Teletherapist Network and connect with Kathryn on Instagram and Facebook IN THIS PODCAST: What is the Teletherapist Network? 2:47 Sustaining an online network 8:24 Solving problems & getting questions answered in real time 15:17 How to protect patient confidentiality in consultation groups 21:14 What Is The Teletherapist Network? What makes the Teletherapist Network different from a Facebook group? How do the consultation groups for clinicians work? What do you get out of being a member of the network? What is included in the network masterclasses? Sustaining an Online Network Defining what community really is even on an online platform How to create a safe online environment for others to connect Who benefits from the Teletherapist Network the most Creating a member-led and member-driven community Solving Problems & Getting Questions Answered in Real-time Utilizing the network as a form of self-care for therapists Creating a space for clinicians to work through areas of struggle Clinical skills and feedback in a safe confidential space How to Protect Patient Confidentiality in Consultation Groups Understanding and following state guidelines for clinicians What is the process for becoming a member of the Teletherapist Network The benefits of creating familiarity within consultation groups 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

Can you achieve mental wellness by elevating your energy vibrations? Can revealing underlying thoughts free your mind from everyday stress? MEET Lauren Wingate Lauren mentors professionals (including CEOs and life coaches) who are stuck and struggling to break through to the next level of their businesses and personal lives. Through her Gift of Vision, she reveals underlying thoughts that empower clients to free their minds from debilitating blocks of fear, stress, and other life issues. She teaches the principles of heartset and mindset - the Whole Being. Clients shift out of being "stuck" into taking ACTION in a short period of time. Find out more at Lauren Wingate and connect with Lauren on Instagram and Facebook IN THIS PODCAST: What is the gift of vision? 4:22 Heartset vs. Mindset 6:43 Energy transfer as a therapist 17:00 Helping business professionals and practices who feel "stuck," to make positive changes 27:00 What is the Gift of Vision? Integrity with the gift of vision Providing tools for clients to understand how to shift their energy from visions Heartset Vs. Mindset Creating an environment that is very heart based for clients Understanding whether you are in your head or in your heart Incorporating mindset principles to shift our thoughts and bring more awareness to them Breathing exercise walk-through to get you into heartset Energy Transfer as a Therapist How to go to a place of observation Understanding how to control and protect your energy field How do you know if you are allowing too much energy in from other people Understanding the relationship between energy fields and therapist burn-out and compassion fatigue Helping Business Professionals & Practices Who Feel "Stuck," To Make Positive Changes Tuning into client's current mindset so they can begin their journey Providing mindset tools to understand how our thoughts affect our view of the world 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

Can you achieve overall wellness through holistic practices? Can we overcome the challenges of self-exploration to reach our wellness goals? MEET LA Adkins LA uses she/her/hers pronouns and is a champion of solitude, storyteller, and mindfulness meditation guide. She is originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and relocated to Durham, North Carolina in 2015 where she currently practices as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Holistic Wellness Therapreneur and is the Founding Owner of Reconnect With You, PLLC, a private mental health practice. Her practice specializes in working with entrepreneurs, executives, and other professionals and focuses on helping others improve their understanding of and relationships with themselves. Some fun facts about LA are that she gifted the world with a TEDx talk on the power of solitude in healing from loss, shame, and trauma, and she is certified in sound healing. She firmly believes that one's relationships and work with others are both an extension and reflection of the relationship one has with oneself. When she is not social work-ing, you might find her hitting the stage to perform at karaoke, pouring candles, mixologizing and learning to make new cocktails, and meditating, especially with her singing bowls, cooking, or writing poetry. She sends you sunshine! Find out more at Reconnect With You and connect with LA Adkins on Instagram and Facebook IN THIS PODCAST: What is a Mindful Meditation Guide? 5:49 Overcoming challenges within your practice 10:24 Integrating holistic practices into your everyday life 21:32 What Is A Mindful Meditation Guide? What is the difference between a teacher and a guide? Learning from each other and removing the hierarchy of traditional therapy Overcoming Challenges Within Your Practice How to give yourself permission to slow down Balancing work and self-care in your practice Setting intentions and allowing yourself to be in the moment Integrating Holistic Practices Into Your Everyday Life Giving yourself a way to connect with yourself and be grounded Creating self-acceptance and accountability Learning to trust yourself and the direction you are going 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

Can a mind-body approach to therapy help heal chronic pain and illness? Can building healthier relationships ease chronic pain? MEET Destiny Winters Destiny is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinician Rehabilitation Counselor in Atlanta, GA. She specializes in helping people with chronic illnesses find joy and meaning in their lives despite daily, persistent physical and emotional pain. Destiny practices through the lens of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Feminist Theory, and social justice to help clients learn to advocate for themselves in a system that has largely left them out. Self-care and compassion are at the heart of her work because without them, we cannot do the hard work required to make big changes in this world. Find out more at The Chronic Illness Therapist and connect with Destiny on Instagram IN THIS PODCAST: How does chronic pain affect our relationships? 1:48 Connecting with others to help with our self-care 6:28 Validating your chronic pain or illness 16:17 Self-compassion and chronic pain 28:42 How Does Chronic Pain Affect Our Relationships? Different ways that chronic pain shows itself How to educate your partner on chronic pain Why do we create such a strong identity around chronic illness? Connecting With Others To Help With Our Self-Care Understanding the effort it takes to create routines and self-care regimens Creating sustainable habits by relying on others more Balancing our needs and others' needs Moving towards community and connection Validating Your Chronic Pain Or Illness Learning to just observe our pain Changing our mindset on what pain really is Techniques to accurately assess and manage your pain Self-Compassion And Chronic Pain Understanding how society looks at chronic pain and illness Finding your self-worth and engaging with what you are good at 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

How can we reshape the conversation around mental health diagnoses? Are communication and human connection the key to healing? MEET Dr. Fred Moss Dr. Fred Moss is a holistic psychiatrist serving in many capacities: telepsychiatrist, speaker, psychiatry expert witness, telehealth educator, mental health coach, and filmmaker. A desire to help people has been the force leading him to various settings and roles as a psychiatrist over the years and compelling him to continually look for better, more effective ways to provide the highest quality care. He is the amazing person behind Welcome To Humanity and Global Madness. What is a holistic strategy or technique you use as part of your daily practice? (if you have one) Dr. Fred Moss, MD is the foremost expert on delivering your True Voice into the world so that it can heal. He is a true believer that your voice matters and your voice can heal. Find out more at Welcome to Humanity and connect with Dr. Moss on LinkedIn and Facebook. IN THIS PODCAST: Introduction to, "We The People Summit" 4:30 Shifting our outlook on conventional psychotherapy 7:47 A different approach to mental illness 12:57 Introduction to, We The People Summit" How to become an influencer through finding our true voice Learning to deliver an authentic message to an audience of any size Embracing your true self and accepting criticism in a positive way Shifting Our Outlook On Conventional Psychotherapy Reshaping how we look at holistic approaches to mental health Alternatives to allopathic medicine A Different Approach To Mental Illness Using conversation and connection to address mental illness Adapting mental health diagnoses into a broader, more open conversation with clients 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

Can you achieve overall wellness and enhance your well-being with journaling? How to make connections and use journaling as a self-healing tool? MEET Jennifer Convissor Jennifer Convissor is an LCSW and Reiki master with LiveWork Solutions, a psychotherapy practice licensed in NY, CT & SC. She's been journaling for over 30 years and loves helping people find The Write Balance between journaling and holistic mental health. In 2021, she published Journaling for Non-Journalers: Your expert guide to creating a journaling practice that works for you, which mixes the science of habit formation, with guided journaling exercises and a comprehensive overview of the beginner, intermediate and advanced benefits of this versatile self-healing tool. She teaches a variety of workshops, webinars, and online courses, for a general audience and for other mental health professionals. She's also a proud mama of two cool kids, a singer-songwriter, rabid crafter, and vegan ice-cream sundae artist. Find out more at Live Work Solutions and connect with Jennifer on Instagram and Pinterest. IN THIS PODCAST: How to get started in journaling 4:19 Different types of journaling 9:57 Planning your journaling schedule 18:00 Benefits of Journaling 22:40 How To Get Started In Journaling Techniques to get started journaling Refocusing with lists The best tools for journaling What is a non-narrative form of journaling? Different Types of Journaling What is process journaling? Using gratitude journaling to retrain your brain with positivity How to start a dream journal Creating a manifestation journal Planning Your Journaling Schedule Getting rid of barriers that are stopping you from journaling Using journaling as mindful meditation Benefits of Journaling Dealing with difficult situations with journaling techniques How to use journaling to make connections with your triggers and how you interact with others Practicing self-compassion Integrating journaling into your practice 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

Can you integrate meditation into body movement? How do you maintain a calm, centered mind in everyday life? MEET Rev. Won Gong Rev. WonGong (affectionately known as Rev. Wow!) is a lifetime dedicated dharma teacher. A pioneering Won Buddhist priest, she has established temples in Chapel Hill and Raleigh, North Carolina. She is a guest lecturer at schools, colleges, and meditation centers, teaching Buddhist philosophy and meditation to people of all ages and backgrounds. Rev. Wow! leads workshops, retreats, youth dharma camps, and cultural enrichment programs. She integrates creative forms of meditation with body movement, vocal Qigong, breathing techniques, guided meditation, and laughter. She is active in the international interfaith community and is a leading Korean-to-English translator of dharma teachings, serving as a spiritual bridge between East and West. Rev. Wow! is a master of integrating Buddhist concepts in daily practice. Her kind, compassionate, and wise nature makes her an effective teacher and a valued life counselor. She loves gardening and singing. In 2018, she released a CD, Chants of Samadhi for Daily Practice. In 2020, she released her second CD, Chants for Healing. Find out more at Won Buddhism of North Carolina and connect with Won on YouTube and Podcast. IN THIS PODCAST: What is a Dharma teacher? 3:00 Timeless, Placeless Meditation 6:09 Centering your mind & being present 12:00 What is walking meditation? 13:45 What is a Dharma Teacher? What does Dharma mean? What makes a Dharma teacher a unique spiritual guide Understanding Dharma wisdom from Won Buddism tradition Timeless, Placeless Meditation Meditation at rest vs. meditation in motion Integrating meditation into daily life and movement Engaging with tasks mindfully and appropriately Centering Your Mind & Being Present Using our "planning," mind Applying our meditative practices to focus on one thing at a time What Is Walking Meditation? How to get started with walking meditation Centering our energy and connecting with the earth Techniques for walking meditation 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

Are you facing a major transition in your practice? What should you expect when making these big changes? MEET Michelle Hardman I am a "unicorn" in the clinical world - with an MBA in strategic management AND as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor/Private Practice owner - I'm kinda unique!! Plus, as a Certified Daring Way Facilitator, teaching curricula based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown, my business coaching and productivity tools incorporate powerful components of this body of work. I am SO passionate about helping you FLOURISH because I KNOW you went into private practice with your own passion for creating a healing space for others!! I coach clinicians, just like you, with a vales-based approach to business ensuring your practice's marketing and branding efforts are authentic and effective! This way, you can be sure to attract YOUR ideal clients and build a thriving practice you love. Find out more at The Primed Practice and connect with Michelle on Facebook and Instagram. IN THIS PODCAST: Micro vs. macro transitions in your business? 2:22 How grief is part of a transitional process 7:38 Strategies for dealing with transition 16:57 Breaking down difficult transitions into stages 23:36 Micro vs. Macro Transitions in your Business Unexpected transitions and learning a new skill set to overcome a shift in your life or business Examining the whole health of your business Dealing with comparing yourself to others when going through difficult transitions How Grief is Part of a Transitional Process Understanding that adding something to your life or business, that we are inevitably letting something go Honoring and giving space for grief as we move through transitions Focusing on self-compassion when dealing with grief Strategies For Dealing With Transition Recognizing your body's response to stress and becoming aware of what is causing it Finding the support within your field for dealing with the pressure of change Breaking Down Difficult Transitions Into Stages Understanding what you can do on a day to day basis to make change manageable Giving yourself permission to make changes in stages and giving yourself a reasonable timeline to make these changes 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

MEET ISZABEL Iszabel is an Ecstatic Dance DJ, Movement Medicine Teacher, Sound Technician, and Sound Therapist. She holds classes, workshops, retreats, and ceremonies around the world. She has DJ residencies in Ibiza and the UK and has played some of the most forward-thinking festivals, including Burning Man and Buddhafield. She hosts a monthly radio show on OpenLab, 'Music Medicine', and runs an online DJ course – 'DJ Mystery To Mastery' is a heart-based approach to the art of mixing music. Iszabel's offerings are tailored to the audience and occasion. She mixes shamanic tribal beats rooted in the Elements with underground club vibes. She combines technical skills with physical and emotional healing, fostering a sense of freedom and deepening the relationship with self, others, and the world around us. Find out more at DJ Mystery To Mastery and connect with Iszabel on Facebook and Instagram. IN THIS PODCAST: What is Ecstatic Dance? 6:31 Ecstatic Dance Vs. Movement Medicine 8:35 Sound Therapy For Healing 16:05 Daily Holistic Strategy 31:10 What is Ecstatic Dance What is moving meditation? Creating space through freeform dance Ecstatic Dance Vs. Movement Medicine DJ led movement through Ecstatic dance A deeper dive into movement, voice, and exercise From movement and dance on the dance floor to physical healing Accessing the full spectrum of the human body through dance, community, and celebration Sound Therapy For Healing Using sound vibration to change the vibration in the body Altering brain state to promote healing Daily Holistic Strategy Daily routines to promote health and centering the mind 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

Does your mental health practice have systems in place, so you, as a provider can focus on your clients? Do you have time to grow and scale your business and still have time freedom? MEET CINDY MOLDER Cindy Molder, the owner of Therapy Practice Solutions, has a vision for a Virtual Assistant company that specializes in mental health. Her goal is to train and equip women in order to provide professional, personal service to practices, providers, and clients. One of her greatest joys is to meet potential clients and once they are a part of the TPS team, to serve them wholeheartedly alongside the Virtual Assistants with Therapy Practice Solutions. TPS now has VAs and clients nationwide. She grew up in Shelbyville, TN, and is married to her high school sweetheart. They have two grown sons, a daughter-in-love, and twin grandsons. She has lived in TN, AL, NC, FL, and OK. Cindy says, "living in a variety of locations gives her a deeper understanding of diverse religions, races, lifestyles, sexual identities, and cultures." Her best-kept secret, she is a lifelong NASCAR and auto racing fan. I like to include a holistic "takeaway" for my listeners, this could be as simple as an affirmation, advice, encouraging words, or a handout (anything really) What is something you would like to share as a Holistic Takeaway? No matter what size of practice or how many tasks you need to be completed, there is wisdom and great value in finding assistance and support in all administrative aspects of your practice. Find out more at www.therapypracticesolutions.com and connect with Kristine on Facebook and Instagram. IN THIS PODCAST: What services are provided by a Virtual Assistant? 9:15 Specialized Virtual Assistant training 15:23 Therapist self-care 21:33 Value of having a Virtual Assistant 28:35 Specialized VA Services Setting up, refining, and getting systems in place so you can better serve your clients Verify eligibility and benefits Insurance liaison Advocate for providers and clients Virtual Assistant Training Specialized VA training for handling difficult situations Provider training on all EHR systems Insurance, callback, and systems training Practicing Self Care As a Therapist How giving therapists the gift of time as well as giving their entrepreneurial side time to work on other aspects of their business is imperative to functioning well and fully in this line of work. Value of Having a Virtual Assistant Consider the ROI of having a VA and understand the importance of budgeting and planning this into your yearly business plan. Finding a virtual assistant solution that will customize a plan that works for you and your practice and fits your budget Hiring a Virtual Assistant company vs. hiring an onsite employee 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

How can mindfulness reduce stress and chronic pain? Can practicing mindfulness create a connection between success in life and physical health and wellbeing? Do you find yourself reacting to life mindlessly instead of pausing and reflecting mindfully? MEET JANIS COHEN Janis R. Cohen, LCSW, is internationally known as The Intuitive Therapist. She has worked with children, adults, couples, and families for almost three decades. Janis combines her extensive clinical expertise with psychic and intuitive gifts of clairvoyance, empathy, and mediumship. She uses this unique skill set to get to the root of a challenge with razor-sharp accuracy and to offer specific and effective strategies to resolve her client's problems. In addition, Janis offers Intuitive Therapeutic Psychic Readings to people who want clarity and direction for their most pressing issues around money, love, relationships, and health as well as connecting them with loved ones who have crossed over. Janis has authored articles in PINK Magazine, Associated Press, and has published her own columns in local newspapers such as The Jewish Times, Aquarius Magazine, and Conscious Living Magazine. Her podcast, The Intuitive Therapist, merges therapy with intuition, spirituality, and metaphysics. Visit Janis Cohen's website and connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. IN THIS PODCAST: Chris' definition of mindfulness 06:22 Why you should consider incorporating mindfulness into your life 07:22 Mindset 10:38 Non-judgmental awareness 33:34 Chris' definition of mindfulness [Mindfulness] is being present in your mind, body, and spirit. Right here, right now, and not getting caught up in the past [or future]. (Chris McDonald) Mindfulness is finding the equilibrium, the balance, between the mind, body, and spirit in the present moment. Often anxiety is characterized as being stuck in the future and depression as being stuck in the past. Therefore, mindfulness – when practiced correctly – can help people to find a place of rest and peace in the now. Why you should consider incorporating mindfulness into your life You become less reactive to life and more proactive, and responsive. You retain your agency and peace of mind instead of reacting from a place of unknowing, frustration, or powerlessness. This ability to "make space" between what happened and how you react to it can help you to develop healthy coping mechanisms, and minimize: - Anxiety - Anger - Stress Mindset By practicing mindfulness, you are focusing more on "being", and you have to match your mindset to create this state of awareness and appreciation. Mindfulness and mindset go hand in hand. You can enter into an appreciative, present, and focused mindset to help you practice mindfulness. If a thought comes up, you notice it, and come back to your breathing and activity … acknowledge the thoughts that come up, we all have the monkey-mind, but then do that [without] beating yourself up, and just come back to what you were doing or come back to your breath. (Chris McDonald) You can wash the dishes mindfully, you can cook dinner, pack your lunch, and go for a walk mindfully. Non-judgmental awareness Non-judgmental awareness is what mindfulness is about, and non-judgmental means that you are simply noticing and observing. [Your] critical mind does not have a place at this table. (Janis Cohen) Practicing mindfulness is, firstly, to be aware of what you are doing and experiencing, and secondly, not to place judgments on the things that you are doing or experiencing. If your judgmental mind comes up, acknowledge it, and then come back to a sensation in the body to ground you. In this way, your breath is a powerful mindful tool that you can use to refocus on the present, on the body, and on sensation. Be intentional to choose what you think. 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 Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

Is there a connection between your chakras and your mental health? How do you process your life experiences through each chakra? What does the current research say about biofields? MEET KRISTINE WEBER Kristine Weber, MA, is a leading authority on the neuroscientific benefits of slow, mindful yoga and an advocate for the use of these practices as a part of the solution to the healthcare crisis. Kristine is leading the charge to get slow, mindful practices to people who desperately need them through her Subtle® Yoga Revolution series of online courses and training for yoga teachers. She has been studying yoga and holistic healing for nearly 30 years, teaching yoga since 1995, and training teachers since 2003. Find out more at www.subtleyoga.com and connect with Kristine on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. IN THIS PODCAST: Chakras: a recap 11:38 Biofields 12:59 The connection between chakras and mental health 18:39 Different chakras 25:25 Chakras: a recap One thing that I think just about every therapist understands quite well is that human beings experience their emotions somewhere on the midline of the body. (Kristine Weber) Some idioms express this, such as someone saying; "I was so sad and choked-up that I couldn't express myself", or "that broke my heart", or "I'm so confused it's giving me a headache" and so forth. Most practitioners can agree that there is a midline in the body that acts as a manifestation of someone's emotions. This is the interaction between the nervous system and the brain. Biofields The history of chakras is being carried over into the research around biofields. There have been some questionable publications around biofields, but then there are also recent publications that are rooted in science that speak to biofields' existence and their influence. There's some very interesting stuff about biofield science that's [been] confirmed through research that's showing that there are these biofields … not only do they interact with the nervous system within ourselves but that they also interact with other people, and perhaps even connect to the geo-biofield of the earth. (Kristine Weber) The research shows that we are intimately connected to others and the earth, and that our emotions do not occur solely in the brain. Emotions manifest in the body in the different subcenters, typically known as the seven chakras. [Ancient yogis] understood that if you could use yoga practices to bring about more self-awareness and eventually more of a sense of self-control or agency … over these centers, you could transform that emotional energy into energy for your spiritual growth and transformation. (Kristine Weber) The connection between chakras and mental health Therapists and mental health practitioners need to realize that people's emotions locate themselves in the physical body. [Start] by understanding that emotions are embodied and traditional yoga practices were actually crafted to create better balance in these centers to have better emotional balance. (Kristine Weber) There is no quick fix, anything that is selling itself to you as a quick fix is after your money, most likely. It takes time to heal. Mental health and the body are connected. If someone is struggling with their mental health, take it day by day, week by week, and month by month. Look after your gut health, practice yoga four times a week, meditate, and hone in on connecting with and resolving your deeper emotions and where they manifest in your body. You need to do yoga for two to three months, four times a week for at least 20-minutes, on your own … or in a class, and then you'll start to see neuroplastic changes and significant changes in the nervous system so that people are starting to diminish that anxiety, reduce some of the depression, improve gut health, improve their energy levels, and start to feel better about themselves. (Kristine Weber) Different chakras 1 – Root: Holds the seeds and roots of everything possible in their human existence. This is the place where everything is possible. 2 – Sacral: Generational trauma, and life-threatening addictions and situations. The hardest aspects of life to be dealt with. 3 – Naval: Wakes you up from the negative cycles in your life, and you process the changes you want to make. 4 – Heart: Helps you to form a sense of self and identity, and find the meaning and purpose in your life. It helps you learn the power of love for change by wanting the best for life and yourself, and how to set boundaries. 5 – Throat: Self-actualization. This is where you express your intention, and make happen what you have realized in your heart from where it rose up as a seed from your root. 6 – Third eye: Your capacity for intuition and expansive thinking, and the direct connection to your higher self. 7 – Crown: Experiential and being one with the cosmos. Connect With Me Download the Free guide: How to build confidence and competence bringing yoga into the therapy room The Yoga in Therapy Collect