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

* KINDLY NOTE: Cynthia will be doing an experiential, please don't do this while driving * What is self-brainspotting? How do you reset your expectations and your rulebook for a better and more authentic life? What does true inner authenticity look like? MEET CYNTHIA SCHWARTZBERG Cynthia Schwartzberg, LSCW, is a well-recognized leader in the ground-breaking Brainspotting field. She has spent decad...

Have you struggled to stay present with meditation? Do you need a quick technique to help you overcome the stifling feelings of perfectionism? Can you use rhythmic art to help you build self-esteem? MEET CATHY BOYTOS Cathy Boytos has spent most of her life creating art (Fine Art, Mixed Media, Photography and Botanicals). She is an award-winning Graphic Designer, but now devotes most of her time to...

Which Feng Shui principles can therapists use in arranging their office space for good energy? Do you have overstuffed bookshelves, drawers, or closets in your office? How can you create a healthy energetic flow within your office? MEET SUSANNAH ALLE Susannah Alle is a certified feng shui consultant and the owner of Healing Homes Feng Shui . When Susannah first found out about feng shui in the 199...

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Can wisdom from the past still ring true today? Do you sometimes need help returning to your center when life gets busy? Do you know how to properly "do nothing"? MEET JESSIE KANZER As an 8-year-old refugee who only spoke Russian, Jessie (or "Asya" then) yearned to fit in. Having arrived in America, she changed her name and much about herself. Later though, she experienced depression, an eating di...

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Can untreated elevated blood sugar levels contribute to anxiety and depression? Which blood sugar-related symptoms can therapists look out for in their clients? What can you do to reduce insulin resistance? MEET DR. RITAMARIE LOSCALZO Dr. Ritamarie specializes in using the wisdom of nature to restore balance to hormones. She places a special emphasis on thyroid, adrenal, and insulin imbalances. Dr...

Why should you consider using yoga in therapy? Which parts of yoga can benefit and deepen your therapeutic practice? How can yoga empower your clients? IN THIS PODCAST: Benefits to using yoga in therapy Getting started: take small steps See what your clients already know Keeping yoga trauma-informed   Benefits to using yoga in therapy Yoga can be used as a bottom-up therapeutic practice for trauma...

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How do you introduce faith into counseling with clients? Why should you be mindful of the content that you consume? What happens when faith does not quell pain? MEET ALISSA SCHNEIDER Alissa Schneider is a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in helping people struggling with anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders. She uses an integrative approach with her clients while being very compassio...

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How can crystals be used in therapy to deepen a client's connection with their subconscious mind? Where do you start in becoming acquainted with crystals? How do you cleanse them after sessions? MEET TERESA COX MAYLE Teresa has been a counselor for nearly 30 years and qualified as an LCMHC in 2014. Her professional experience includes working in crisis intervention, with individuals with disabilit...

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