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 a...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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 a...

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...

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...

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 resou...

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 reclai...

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 o...

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 m...

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 wit...

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 sha...

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 o...

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 y...

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...

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 diffe...

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 an...

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 w...

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, inclu...

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...

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...

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...

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 Honolul...