Taproot Therapy: A Mindful Moment

Taproot Therapy: A Mindful Moment

By Erin Iwanusa, LCSWSociety & CultureHealth & FitnessMental HealthPhilosophy
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Taproot Therapy: A Mindful Moment episodes

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy Challenge Day 1 : Mindfulness
    Join us on our DBT challenge! DBT is an evidence-based therapeutic model. It has four skill modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation. Over the next four days, we will walk you through each of these modules. Today’s challenge: mindfulness!   Follow along with the challenge on Instagram (@taproottherapynyc) and Facebook (@TaprootN).
    33 min
  • How to Continue During Grief
    Last week, we spoke about the intense feelings of grief we might experience. In this episode, we talk about how we can continue moving through our lives as we are grieving. We discuss daily living tasks, such as feeding ourselves, caring for our children, and getting good sleep. We also talk about larger tasks, such as returning to work. We explore specific skills that can support you during these challenging times.   What are tools that have helped you? Share them with me! Email me at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Facebook (@TaprootN) and Instagram (@Taproottherapynyc).
    21 min
  • Navigating Shame and Grief in Pregnancy Loss
    In this episode, we talk about pregnancy loss, and the experience of shame and grief. Erin Iwanusa, LCSW, CDWF, is a therapist who has experienced her own pregnancy loss. Erin discusses her own experience, as well as what felt helpful as she moved through her grief. By sharing our stories with others, we create community, foster healing, and decrease feelings of shame and isolation.   Email Erin at [email protected]. For more information on Helen Abbott and her work, visit www.BeyondPregnancyLoss.com.   Follow Taproot on Instagram (@taproottherapynyc.com) and Facebook (@TaprootN).
    45 min
  • Creating Your Self-Care Plan
    It's one thing to know all of the research behind burnout and self-care, but how do we make it work for us? Often, I hear people say, "This is great information. Now, what do I do with this?" This episode answers that question. This episode will talk about creating individualized self-care plans, plans that work specifically for us!    Email me at [email protected]. Follow us on: Instagram (@TaprootTherapyNYC) Facebook (@TaprootTherapyNYC)
    17 min
  • Burnout

    Let’s talk burnout. What does it mean? How do we know we are burned out? And what can we do to help ourselves through it? If you’re tired, stressed, approaching burnout, in burnout, or maybe you’re feeling good but want to prepare for burnout prevention, this episode is for you! Stay tuned until the end to hear some exciting updates about Taproot Therapy!

    Follow us on Instagram and Facebook (@taproottherapynyc).

    Email me at [email protected].

    22 min
  • The Science of Hugs
    What happens when we don’t hug people for a while? In this episode, we will explore the science of hugs and why they are so important for our mental health. We will also explore ways in which we can continue to care for ourselves when hugs are not available - whether it’s because we are practicing social distancing, we feel uncomfortable hugging someone, or hugging just isn’t our thing.    Email me at [email protected] with any feedback! Our practice, Taproot Therapy, has openings for incoming clients. If you are interested in starting your mental health journey, let us know! www.taproottherapynyc.com.
    16 min
  • Scarcity Mindset versus Abundance Mindset

    In this episode, we explore how a scarcity mindset can impact our wellbeing. We also explore how we can shift to an abundance mindset practice.

      For more information on the research article mentioned in the show: https://www.pnas.org/content/116/24/11699.short   Email me at [email protected] for more information, or just to say hello!   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, @taproot_therapy_nyc
    21 min
  • Wise Mind

    Wise Mind is a skill in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. It is the integration of our emotional mind and our logical mind. Learn about the skill, and join me in a Wise Mind practice at the end of the episode. You can also read our blog post about Wise Mind on our website: www.taproottherapynyc.com.

     

    Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! If you have any thoughts, questions, feedback, or simply want to say hello, email me at [email protected].

    15 min
  • Your 2020 Year in Review
    2020 - what a year! As we wrap up 2020, it’s vital to take some time to review our year. In this episode, we talk about the importance of reviewing our year to set ourselves up for a hopeful 2021.    Email me at [email protected], and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
    8 min

About Taproot Therapy: A Mindful Moment

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Mindfulness only takes a moment – but that moment is a beautiful space to create balance,