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 133 How To Help Clients Find Healing With Plant Medicine: Interview with Heidi Dalzell 26.07.2023

Are you interested in helping your clients find healing with plant medicine? How can you begin to educate yourself on the benefits and risks of plant medicine unique to your clients? MEET Heidi Dalzell Heidi J. Dalzell, PsyD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, specializing in trauma and eating disorders. Dr. Dalzell has a busy private practice specializing in eating disorders, trauma, and workin...

Episode 132 Nurturing Your Inner World Through Soul Care™: Interview with Karen Hanlon 19.07.2023

What is Art Therapy and how can individuals explore and communicate their feelings through this therapeutic practice? Can utilizing these creative processes improve mental, emotional, and physical well-being? MEET Karen Hanlon Karen is a Certified Art Therapy Practitioner who empowers both children and adults with her Soul Care™ program. Her work has been beneficial for those with developmental de...

Episode 131 How To Optimize Your Holistic Counseling Sessions: Solo Episode By Chris McDonald 14.07.2023

How can you level up your holistic counseling sessions? What steps can you take to go beyond typical therapy approaches and optimize your client sessions? IN THIS PODCAST: What does it mean to optimize your therapy sessions? 1:28   What Does It Mean To Optimize Your Therapy Sessions? How to create the best environment for your client sessions The importance of having a thorough client assessment p...

Episode 130 Quantum Healing | The Impact On Mental Health & Transformation Through Self-Healing: Interview with Bobby Apeiron 12.07.2023

What is quantum healing? Can working with the principles of quantum physics help practitioners address imbalances and promote healing for their clients? MEET Bobby Apeiron Bobby is a love-realized quantum physician. He studied nutrition and physiology at the University of Arizona and received his MD after completing allopathic medical training at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine....

Episode 129 Unraveling The Healing Power Of Acupuncture & The Interconnectedness Of The Mind & Body: Interview with Zac Cormier 05.07.2023

How can you get to the root cause of your symptoms and restore the balance between mind and body? How can you activate your natural healing ability through holistic approaches? MEET Zac Cormier Zac is a holistic healthcare professional with a unique perspective on health and medicine Find out more at Lucky Cat Acupuncture and connect with Zac on, Instagram & Facebook Use promo code HOLISTIC for 10...

Episode 128 How Do I Find A Holistic Therapist: Holistic Short By Chris McDonald 30.06.2023

How can you navigate the many holistic healing modalities and find the right therapist for you? What must you know when seeking a holistic therapist that resonates with you and your unique needs? In this holistic short, I will discuss how you can find a holistic therapist. I will go over resources that you can use to begin your research in finding a holistic practitioner and what you should look f...

Episode 127 In This Together | Building Supportive Networks For Mental Health Therapists: Interview with Lisa Savinon 28.06.2023

Why is building a supportive network of mental health therapists so crucial for your professional growth, self-care, and overall well-being? What are the key steps to establish and maintain a supportive community? MEET Lisa Savinon After completing her bachelor's in psychology, Lisa worked as an elementary teacher while completing her master's in counseling. After completing her master's, Lisa ini...

Episode 126 How To Become A Holistic Therapist: Interview with Nicole Osborne 21.06.2023

What are the steps you need to take to become a holistic therapist? What skills, knowledge, and credentials do you need to acquire to become a holistic practitioner? MEET Nicole Osborne Nicole Osborne is a Honolulu-based licensed holistic mental health therapist and owner of Milk & Honey Therapy, Milk & Honey Coaching, and Milk & Honey Merch. She has over 10 years of combined experience serving as...

Episode 125 How To Slow Down & Embrace The Present Moment: Solo Episode By Chris McDonald 16.06.2023

What is the importance of slowing down and embracing the present moment? How can you integrate practical strategies and mindfulness techniques into your everyday life? IN THIS PODCAST: Why do we need to slow down and embrace the present moment? 2:44   Why Do We Need To Slow Down And Embrace The Present Moment? What is a Type-A personality? The importance of keeping track of our physical response t...

Episode 124 The Sacred Dance Of The Divine Masculine & Feminine: Interview with Vanessa Grace 14.06.2023

How do the Divine Masculine and Feminine energies interplay within ourselves and our relationships? How do we begin to recognize, honor, and integrate these energies into our everyday lives? MEET Vanessa Grace Vanessa Grace is helping women steep in their innate Divine Feminine.  She is a Radiance Coach and Licensed Social Worker who transformed through the fires of becoming UnCodependent and havi...

Episode 123 Discovering The Power Of Binaural Beats: Interview with Wayne Altman 07.06.2023

What are binaural beats? What are the benefits of using binaural beats for you and your clients? MEET Wayne Altman With a strong desire to make a difference to the people around him, Wayne Altman has worn many hats during his 54 years of life on planet Earth. Born in California but raised in Texas, Wayne grew up knowing he wanted to serve others. U.S. Army Veteran, Death Row Correctional Officer,...

Episode 122 What Is Grief Yoga? | How To Use It In Sessions Today: Interview with Paul Denniston 31.05.2023

What is grief yoga and how can it help individuals experiencing grief and loss? How can you use Compassionate Transformation when working with clients dealing with grief? MEET Paul Denniston Paul Denniston is the founder of Grief Yoga® and the author of Healing Through Yoga: Transform Loss into Empowerment. The mission of Grief Yoga is to use movement, breath, and sound to release pain and sufferi...

Episode 121 Heal, Reveal & Embody Your Soulful Self!: Interview with Dr. Shannon South 24.05.2023

What is your soulful self? How can you access your divine nature and move towards self-healing? 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 natur...

Episode 120 Beyond Talk Therapy | Innovative Approaches & How To Start Using Integrative Modalities : Interview with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge 17.05.2023

How can you combine multiple strategies and modalities into your practice to address mental health concerns? How can integrative solutions help connect mind, body, and spirit and start focusing on holistic well-being? MEET Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge A mental health trailblazer, media personality, and founder of The Global Institute of Children's Mental Health and Dr. Roseann, LLC, who is on a missi...

Episode 119 How Do I Know If I Am A Holistic Therapist & Tips For Embracing It: Holistic Short By Chris McDonald 10.05.2023

What does it mean to be a holistic therapist? How can you start to embrace being a holistic practitioner? In this holistic short, I will discuss the difference between traditional and holistic therapy. I will go over why a holistic approach can benefit your clients in connecting all parts of themselves and the importance of connecting with other holistic therapists. Connect With Me Download the Fr...

Episode 118 Holistic Tools For Managing Overwhelm For Highly Sensitive People: Interview with Erika Belanger 03.05.2023

What does it mean to be an HSP? What challenges come with being an HSP and what holistic strategies can you use to overcome the overwhelm of being highly sensitive? MEET Erika Belanger Erika is a yoga teacher, somatic coach, and the host of the On & Off Your Mat Podcast. For the last 8 years, Erika has helped sensitive women let go of overwhelm and overthinking by learning to manage their thoughts...

Episode 117 How To Design A Space That Nurtures Your Mind, Body & Spirit: Holistic Short By Chris McDonald 28.04.2023

Why is it so essential to create a holistic space that aligns with your holistic self? What questions should you ask yourself when creating your holistic space?  In this holistic short, I will discuss what goes into setting up a space that suits your holistic needs. I will go over some important questions that you should always ask yourself when setting up your space and why it is so important to...

Episode 116 Yoga For Migraine: Interview with Adriane Dellorco 26.04.2023

Do you suffer from the impact of migraines? Can incorporating yoga into your daily routine alleviate your migraine symptoms? MEET Adriane Dellorco Adriane Dellorco (RYT200) is one of the world's leading experts on yoga for migraine. She is the founder of Yoga for Migraine, an online community that offers transformational yoga and coaching programs to people living with migraine and headache disord...

Episode 115 How Traditional Indigenous Healers & Holistic-Minded Health Experts Can Succeed Together: Interview with Caara Lovick 19.04.2023

What are the mental health benefits of traditional indigenous medicine? How can these healing practices be integrated with holistic practices to care for your clients?  MEET Caara Lovick Caara Lovick serves as a healing facilitator and translator for a project called "Traditional Medicine'' based out of Miami, FL. "Traditional Medicine '' is a unique project with the Q'ero community to connect the...

Episode 114 Self-Soothing For Therapists Part 2: Solo Episode by Chris McDonald 14.04.2023

How can you begin to prioritize your self-care? How can incorporating self-soothing strategies into your daily routine not only help you but your clients as well? IN THIS PODCAST: How to incorporate self-soothing strategies into your day-to-day routine 1:40 Techniques to become more self-aware 4:10   How To Incorporate Self-Soothing Strategies Into Your Day-To-Day Routine What does self-soothing d...

Episode 113 Body In Motion | Harnessing The Benefits Of Therapeutic Dance: Interview with Gabrielle Rivero 12.04.2023

What is therapeutic dance? How can you integrate physical and emotional aspects of the body to promote healing and overall well-being? MEET Gabrielle Rivero Gabrielle Rivero is the founder of the Lenae Release Method, a technique to guide participants through releasing emotions stored in their bodies to help reduce stress and anxieties and improve their well-being. She is the founder and CEO of Ex...

Episode 112 The Holistic Midlife | Navigating The Challenges Of Aging With Ease: Interview with Lisa Mustard 05.04.2023

Do you struggle to accept the process of aging? What are the physical and mental impacts of midlife? MEET Lisa Mustard When I turned 40, I had a wake-up call. I was tired of going through the motions of my life and career as a therapist and wanted to pivot my skill set and do new things. Yet, I didn't know what those things would be, so I began testing out ideas and business opportunities. Some we...

Episode 111 How To Come Out Of The Holistic Closet & Embrace Your Holistic Self: Solo Episode By Chris McDonald 31.03.2023

Are you hesitant to integrate more holistic modalities into your practice? How can you overcome your fear of introducing and practicing holistic therapy without worry or restraint? In this solo episode, I discuss why clinicians are hesitant to introduce new holistic modalities to their practice, and how to overcome these very common fears. I also go over the importance of seeking consultation to b...

Episode 110 The Holistic Impact Of Perimenopause And Menopause & Solutions: Interview with Adina Middleman 29.03.2023

What are the emotional and mental impacts of perimenopause and menopause? What are some of the holistic solutions to dealing with the symptoms of menopause? MEET Adina Middleman Adina Middleman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been a therapist for nearly 20 years. She currently serves adults and couples but began her therapy journey as a child therapist. Adina serves a diverse populati...

Episode 109 What Is Holistic Layering For Therapy Sessions: Holistic Short By Chris McDonald 24.03.2023

What is holistic layering and what are its benefits? How can you integrate mind, body, and spirit into every one of your therapy sessions?  In this first holistic short, I'm going to discuss what holistic layering is and how it can help you in your client sessions. I will discuss how to begin your holistic layering sessions, understanding your clients individual needs, and the importance of workin...

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