Chris McDonald, LCMHCS

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

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Welcome to "Yoga in the Therapy Room: The Nontraditional Therapist's Guide to Integrating Yoga into Your Therapy Practice." This podcast is designed to empower mental health therapists with the knowledge and confidence to integrate yoga into their sessions safely and ethically. Whether you're new to yoga or looking to enhance your therapeutic toolkit, our trauma-informed approach ensures that you can incorporate simple, easy-to-use yoga practices tailored to your clients' needs. Join us as we explore practical techniques, discuss the latest research, yoga philosophies, and share expert insight...

Author

Chris McDonald, LCMHCS

Category

Health

Podcast website

yogainthetherapyroom.com

Latest episode

Nov 5, 2025

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Episodes

Episode 183 Self-Care Practices You Might Not Have Heard Of Part 2: Solo Episode By Chris McDonald 29.05.2024

How can you begin to incorporate unique self-care techniques into your practice? How can you begin to expand your self-care toolkit and elevate your overall well-being? IN THIS PODCAST: In today's episode, we dive back into some lesser-known self-care practices. We will look at 7 more self-care strategies that you can incorporate into your practice today!   Episode 173 Self-Care Practices You Migh...

Episode 182 The Role Of Sleep In Holistic Counseling: Interview With Kevin Handley 22.05.2024

How does sleep affect mental and emotional well-being from a holistic perspective? What are the common sleep-related issues clients face, and how do these impact their overall health? MEET Kevin Handley Kevin Handley is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Psychology in Virginia.  His private practice focuses on providing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and other evi...

Episode 181 The Importance Of Creating An Integrative Clinical Practice Theory & Aligning Unconventional Practices In A Complementary Way: Interview With Tina Vitolo 15.05.2024

Why is integration important in clinical practice? What challenges exist in aligning unconventional practices with conventional therapy? MEET Tina Vitolo Tina Vitolo, LCSW, is a Doctor of Social Work with almost 20 years of experience. Her doctoral dissertation, focusing on Complementary and Alternative Interventions in clinical social work practice, was published in the Journal of Research on Soc...

Episode 180 Multidimensional Psychiatry & Water Healing: Interview With Elizabeth Nguyen 08.05.2024

What is Multidimensional Psychiatry and how can this integrative approach to mental health help your overall well-being? How can water healing be brought into your mental health practice to provide physical and spiritual healing? MEET Elizabeth Nguyen Elizabeth Nguyen, MD was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her parents were refugees from Vietnam who arrived in Honolulu in 1975 at the end of t...

Episode 179 Effective Somatic Interventions In Therapy Sessions: Interview With Kim Bevans 01.05.2024

How do you integrate somatic interventions with traditional talk therapy approaches? What are some common misconceptions about somatic therapy, and how do you address them with clients? MEET Kim Bevans Kim Bevans is a body-oriented therapist and Embodiment Expert. Kim received her master's degree from Columbia College Chicago in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling. Kim is a Board-Certified Dance...

Episode 178 Positive Benefits Of Mindful Movement Practices: Interview With Jessica Patching-Bunch 24.04.2024

What is mindful movement and how can you integrate more into your day? What are the positive benefits that these practices offer for both mind and body? MEET Jessica Patching-Bunch JPB is a stress resilience coach on a mission to change the way we understand and approach mental health by providing practical approaches to understanding and managing stress. Struggling with stress-related illness mos...

Episode 177 Empowering Self-Healing: Interview With Ashley James 17.04.2024

How can you begin to heal yourself physically, emotionally, and mentally? What are some practical strategies to guide you on your holistic journey to well-being? MEET Ashley James Her podcast is called Learn True Health with Ashley James where she interviews holistic health experts and doctors of Naturopathic medicine 3 days a week. Through the interviews, her expert guests teach listeners how to...

Episode 176 Chronic Illness & Holistic Therapy: Interview With Christina Kantzavelos 10.04.2024

How does holistic therapy address the multifaceted aspects of chronic illness, including physical, emotional, and spiritual, to promote healing and well-being? How can practitioners begin to look at their patients with a more holistic view to treat chronic illness? MEET Christina Kantzavelos Christina P. Kantzavelos is a licensed holistic psychotherapist (LCSW) writer, artist, and citizen of the w...

Episode 175 Finding Balance Through Hemp Wellness: Interview With Sarah Payne 03.04.2024

What is hemp wellness and how can it help you achieve mental, emotional, and physical balance? How can you incorporate hemp-derived products into your self-care routine? MEET Sarah Payne Sarah Payne spends her days in the classroom as a fourth-grade teacher, and her evenings juggling the extracurriculars of her two young children, quality family time, and spreading the word about hemp wellness.  D...

Episode 174 Cultivating Calm, Connection, and Community in 2024: Interview With Jaclyn Fortier 27.03.2024

How can prioritizing holistic healing and connection create an environment where you and your clients feel empowered and connected? How can integrating many holistic modalities foster a sense of community? MEET Jaclyn Fortier Jaclyn Fortier is the Clinical Director and Founder of Carolina Counseling Wellness Associates. She designed two commercial property investments into wellness centers for ass...

Episode 173 Self-Care Practices You Might Not Have Heard Of: Solo Episode By Chris McDonald 20.03.2024

How can incorporating lesser-known self-care practices, such as forest bathing or sound baths, contribute to elevating overall well-being compared to more conventional methods? How can we begin to change our mindset of what self-care is and begin to incorporate more of it into our daily routines? IN THIS PODCAST: In today's episode, we will look at some lesser-known self-care practices. We will di...

Episode 172 The Ethics of Integrating AI into Holistic Private Practice: Interview With Kym Tolson 13.03.2024

This episode is sponsored by Alma . Alma is on a mission to simplify access to high-quality, affordable mental health care by giving providers the tools they need to build thriving in-network private practices. When providers join Alma, they gain access to insurance support, teletherapy software, client referrals, automated billing and scheduling tools, and a vibrant community of clinicians who co...

Episode 171 Extending Your Reach | Building A Dream Online Course: Interview With James Marland 06.03.2024

This episode is sponsored by Alma . Alma is on a mission to simplify access to high-quality, affordable mental health care by giving providers the tools they need to build thriving in-network private practices. When providers join Alma, they gain access to insurance support, teletherapy software, client referrals, automated billing and scheduling tools, and a vibrant community of clinicians who co...

Episode 170 How To Start Teaching Clients Breathwork: Solo Episode By Chris McDonald 28.02.2024

What is breathwork and how can you begin utilizing this modality with clients? How can incorporating breathwork into sessions benefit physical health, mental well-being, and emotional resilience? IN THIS PODCAST: In today's episode, I will discuss how you can integrate breathwork into your practice. I will share with you the benefits of breathwork and techniques for teaching your clients breathwor...

Episode 169 Integrating Trauma-Informed Yoga & Story Work For Healing In Holistic Counseling: Interview With Jenna Little 21.02.2024

This episode is sponsored by Alma . Alma is on a mission to simplify access to high-quality, affordable mental health care by giving providers the tools they need to build thriving in-network private practices. When providers join Alma, they gain access to insurance support, teletherapy software, client referrals, automated billing and scheduling tools, and a vibrant community of clinicians who co...

Episode 168 The Chiron Effect | Healing Our Core Wounds Through Astrology, Empathy & Self-Forgiveness: Interview With Lisa Tahir 14.02.2024

This episode is sponsored by Alma. Alma is on a mission to simplify access to high-quality, affordable mental health care by giving providers the tools they need to build thriving in-network private practices. When providers join Alma, they gain access to insurance support, teletherapy software, client referrals, automated billing and scheduling tools, and a vibrant community of clinicians who com...

Episode 167 The Intersection of Functional Medicine, Nutrition, & Mental Health: Interview With Amanda Larson 07.02.2024

This episode is sponsored by Alma. Alma is on a mission to simplify access to high-quality, affordable mental health care by giving providers the tools they need to build thriving in-network private practices. When providers join Alma, they gain access to insurance support, teletherapy software, client referrals, automated billing and scheduling tools, and a vibrant community of clinicians who com...

Episode 166 5 Things You Can Optimize On Your Website to Get More SEO Traffic: Interview With Daniel Fava 31.01.2024

This episode is sponsored by Alma. Alma is on a mission to simplify access to high-quality, affordable mental health care by giving providers the tools they need to build thriving in-network private practices. When providers join Alma, they gain access to insurance support, teletherapy software, client referrals, automated billing and scheduling tools, and a vibrant community of clinicians who com...

Episode 165 Mindset Mastery | Breaking Free From The Fear Of Failure In Your Private Practice: Interview With Dr. Priscilla Hidalgo 24.01.2024

This episode is sponsored by Alma. Alma is on a mission to simplify access to high-quality, affordable mental health care by giving providers the tools they need to build thriving in-network private practices. When providers join Alma, they gain access to insurance support, teletherapy software, client referrals, automated billing and scheduling tools, and a vibrant community of clinicians who com...

Episode 164 How The Brain Constructs Recurrent Emotional Difficulties – How EmRes® Can Resolve These Disruptive Emotional Patterns: Interview With Cedric Bertelli 17.01.2024

This episode is sponsored by Alma. Alma is on a mission to simplify access to high-quality, affordable mental health care by giving providers the tools they need to build thriving in-network private practices. When providers join Alma, they gain access to insurance support, teletherapy software, client referrals, automated billing and scheduling tools, and a vibrant community of clinicians who com...

Episode 163 ENCORE The Best Of HCP | Managing The Stigma Of Holistic Counseling: Interview With Janis Cohen 10.01.2024

This episode is sponsored by Alma. Alma is on a mission to simplify access to high-quality, affordable mental health care by giving providers the tools they need to build thriving in-network private practices. When providers join Alma, they gain access to insurance support, teletherapy software, client referrals, automated billing and scheduling tools, and a vibrant community of clinicians who com...

Episode 162 Redefining Self-Care For Female Mental Health Clinicians With The 4 C's Approach: Interview With Dr. Melissa Tiessen & Dr. Karen Dyck 03.01.2024

This episode is sponsored by Alma. Alma is on a mission to simplify access to high-quality, affordable mental health care by giving providers the tools they need to build thriving in-network private practices. When providers join Alma, they gain access to insurance support, teletherapy software, client referrals, automated billing and scheduling tools, and a vibrant community of clinicians who com...

Episode 161 Bridging The Gap Between Spirituality & Mental Health: Interview With Janee Paige 27.12.2023

This episode is sponsored by Alma. Alma is on a mission to simplify access to high-quality, affordable mental health care by giving providers the tools they need to build thriving in-network private practices. When providers join Alma, they gain access to insurance support, teletherapy software, client referrals, automated billing and scheduling tools, and a vibrant community of clinicians who com...

Episode 160 ENCORE The Best Of HCP | The Inward Facing Journey: Interview With Joe Gilbert 20.12.2023

This episode is sponsored by Alma. Alma is on a mission to simplify access to high-quality, affordable mental health care by giving providers the tools they need to build thriving in-network private practices. When providers join Alma, they gain access to insurance support, teletherapy software, client referrals, automated billing and scheduling tools, and a vibrant community of clinicians who com...

Episode 159 How To Step Up Your Holistic Game: Solo Episode By Chris McDonald 15.12.2023

Is your holistic journey getting stagnant? How can you stay attuned to your needs and make intentional choices that align with your overall well-being? IN THIS PODCAST: In today's episode, I will discuss how you can reignite your holistic game, both personally and professionally. I'll also go into detail on some reflection questions to ask yourself and why they are important. What am I missing? Wh...

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