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

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

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

    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 come together for education, training, and events.

    Sign up today at https://helloalma.com/for-providers/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=holisticcounseling

    What is the Chiron Effect? What is your "core wounding," and how can you begin to heal these aspects of yourself?

    MEET Lisa Tahir

    Lisa is a Licensed therapist, host of All Things Therapy podcast, artist, and author of, "The Chiron Effect: Healing Our Core Wounds through Astrology, Empathy, and Self-Forgiveness," endorsed by His Holiness The Dalai Lama.

    Find out more at NOLA Therapy and connect with Lisa on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter/X, and Facebook

    IN THIS PODCAST:

    • What is the Chiron Effect? 3:30
    • The importance of empathy 11:08
    • How to teach the Chiron Effect in session with clients 19:54

    What Is The Chiron Effect?
    • Do our thoughts carry a measurable frequency or vibration?
    • What are our belief systems?
    • How does the Chiron Effect integrate with astrology?
    • What are the 12 Core Woundings?

    The Importance Of Empathy
    • Acquiring the tools for empathy and self-forgiveness
    • How to reframe the negative thoughts we have
    • What does it mean to upgrade your self-talk?
    • Where are your unrealistic expectations coming from?

    How To Teach The Chiron Effect In Session With Clients
    • Chiron placement to determine where clients need the most help
    • Inner child work
    • What are the ethical concerns when utilizing this modality in sessions?
    • Tips for utilizing these strategies in sessions
    • How to help clients with self-forgiveness

    Connect With Me

    Download the Free guide: How to build confidence and competence bringing yoga into the therapy room

    The Yoga in Therapy Collective —where therapists learn, grow, and get support with yoga-informed practices

    Explore the Yoga Basics for Therapists course—designed to help you confidently and ethically integrate yoga into therapy

    Yoga Basics: The Therapist's Guide to Integrating Trauma-Informed Yoga into Sessions

    Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58

    Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group

    Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast

    Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

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

    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 come together for education, training, and events.

    Sign up today at https://helloalma.com/for-providers/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=holisticcounseling

    What is functional medicine? How can functional medicine help address the root cause of health issues rather than just treating the symptoms?

    MEET Amanda Larson

    I'm Amanda Larson, a Masters Limited Psychologist, and the owner & founder of The Holistic Counseling Center (Larson DBT Counseling Services, PLLC). I have specialized training and certification in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness, Trauma, Integrative Medicine for Mental Health, and Nutrition and Mood. I received my education and clinical training from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I have lived and practiced, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for over 9 years. In the last couple of years, I have integrated Eastern and Western approaches to mental health and wellness. I have participated in extensive training for DBT, EMDR, integrative medicine and mental health, complex trauma, nutrition and mental health, and advanced mindfulness. I provide holistic counseling and assessment to adolescents & adults struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, mood instability, self-harm behaviors, trauma, life transitions, and lifestyle changes. I offer an evidenced-based and bio-individual approach to the mind-body connection. I help uncover the root causes impacting brain health and wellness. I believe in the ability to grow, change, and heal, and ultimately create a life worth living.

    Find out more at The Holistic Counseling Center and connect with Amanda on Instagram

    IN THIS PODCAST:

    • What is functional medicine? 5:36
    • Determining what will best help your clients when it comes to functional medicine 11:25
    • Benefits of Functional Medicine 21:30

    What Is Functional Medicine?
    • What is the functional medicine approach to mental health?
    • How to educate clients on functional medicine
    • What can cause anxiety and other mental health issues
    • Functional medicine and hormonal imbalances

    Determining What Will Best Help Your Clients When It Comes To Functional Medicine
    • The importance of having a personalized approach when evaluating your clients
    • What kind of tests are available to determine your health markers
    • How to approach clients on daily habits and dietary needs

    Benefits Of Functional Medicine
    • Who can benefit from functional medicine?
    • The importance of being trauma-informed when using functional medicine with clients
    • Misconceptions of functional medicine
    • Benefits of layering holistic modalities when treating clients

    Connect With Me

    Download the Free guide: How to build confidence and competence bringing yoga into the therapy room

    The Yoga in Therapy Collective —where therapists learn, grow, and get support with yoga-informed practices

    Explore the Yoga Basics for Therapists course—designed to help you confidently and ethically integrate yoga into therapy

    Yoga Basics: The Therapist's Guide to Integrating Trauma-Informed Yoga into Sessions

    Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58

    Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group

    Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast

    Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

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

    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 come together for education, training, and events.

    Sign up today at https://helloalma.com/for-providers/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=holisticcounseling

    How can you leverage the power of SEO to attract your ideal client? What are the best practices for building and maintaining a strong online presence?

    MEET Daniel Fava

    Daniel Fava is a digital business consultant and founder of Private Practice Elevation, a website design and SEO agency focused on helping busy private practice owners attract the clients they love so they can scale their businesses and create the life they desire. After building a website for his wife's private practice and seeing its impact on her business, he became passionate about helping others achieve the same. Private Practice Elevation offers web design services, SEO (search engine optimization), and website support to help private practice owners grow their businesses through online marketing. Daniel lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife Liz, and two energetic boys. When he's not working he enjoys hiking by the river, watching hockey, and enjoying a dram of bourbon.

    Find out more at Private Practice Elevation SEO Guide and connect with Daniel on Instagram

    IN THIS PODCAST:

    • Why is SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Important? 5:38
    • What kind of content will you create? 10:09
    • More tips for optimizing your website 16:49

    Why Is SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Important?
    • How to attract your ideal client
    • The importance of defining your target audience
    • What are "keywords?"
    • What are your practice's specialties?
    • Tools for researching keywords

    What Kind Of Content Will You Create?
    • How to organize content on your website
    • Tips for adding keywords to your landing page
    • The importance of being clear and concise when communicating with your ideal client
    • Should you hire an SEO specialist?

    More Tips For Optimizing Your Website
    • Why are "headers" so important?
    • What are internal links?
    • SEO based on your location
    • How to utilize Google reviews as a therapist
    • Optimizing images on your website

    Connect With Me

    Download the Free guide: How to build confidence and competence bringing yoga into the therapy room

    The Yoga in Therapy Collective —where therapists learn, grow, and get support with yoga-informed practices

    Explore the Yoga Basics for Therapists course—designed to help you confidently and ethically integrate yoga into therapy

    Yoga Basics: The Therapist's Guide to Integrating Trauma-Informed Yoga into Sessions

    Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58

    Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group

    Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast

    Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

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

    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 come together for education, training, and events.

    Sign up today at https://helloalma.com/for-providers/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=holisticcounseling

    What are the steps you need to take to overcome the fear of failure when starting a private practice? How can cultivating a positive mindset help you achieve success and personal fulfillment?

    MEET Dr. Priscilla Hidalgo

    Dr. Priscilla Hidalgo (or "Dr.H" as her patients call her) is a board-certified and fellowship-trained psychiatrist in private practice who serves patients in North Carolina and Florida from Raleigh, NC. Her practice, Lux Psychiatry, focuses on helping busy and stressed people live happier lives with tailored treatment and direct care. She also has a special interest in women's mental health and physician wellness.

    Find out more at Lux Psychiatry and connect with Priscilla on Instagram, and Facebook, and Email

    IN THIS PODCAST:

    • Recognizing Fear of Failure? 7:10
    • Can you stay in a resilient mindset? 17:22
    • The importance of finding your ideal client 23:14

    Recognizing Fear Of Failure?
    • How does the fear of failure help us be better?
    • How does fear of failure show up for you personally?
    • What is "Perceived Failure?"
    • How to talk money with your patients

    Can You Stay In A Resilient Mindset?
    • The importance of being flexible and willing to learn more
    • Reframing what "failure," is
    • What is your, "WHY?"
    • The importance of feedback and how to use it in a positive way

    The Importance Of Finding Your Ideal Client
    • Finding a connection with your clients
    • Expanding outside of therapy for practitioners
    • How to find what works best for you and push yourself out of your comfort zone gradually
    • Practicing separation from business and personal

    Connect With Me

    Download the Free guide: How to build confidence and competence bringing yoga into the therapy room

    The Yoga in Therapy Collective —where therapists learn, grow, and get support with yoga-informed practices

    Explore the Yoga Basics for Therapists course—designed to help you confidently and ethically integrate yoga into therapy

    Yoga Basics: The Therapist's Guide to Integrating Trauma-Informed Yoga into Sessions

    Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58

    Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group

    Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast

    Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

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

    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 come together for education, training, and events.

    Sign up today at https://helloalma.com/for-providers/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=holisticcounseling

    What is Emotional Resolution® or EmRes®? How can you begin to unlock the power of your emotions and improve your overall well-being?

    MEET Cedric Bertelli

    Cedric Bertelli is a recognized expert in Emotional Resolution® (EmRes®), a revolutionary approach to emotional healing that has transformed the lives of countless individuals. As the Founder and Director of the Emotional Health Institute, Cedric has dedicated his career to helping people overcome stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, & anxiety, and other negative emotions using the EmRes body of work. At the Emotional Health Institute, Cedric and his team provide training and education to mental health professionals, coaches, and educators, helping them to integrate Emotional Resolution into their practices. In addition, Cedric works directly with clients, providing individualized support and guidance to help them overcome emotional challenges and improve their overall well-being

    Find out more at Emotional Health Institute, Emotional Resolution With Cedric Bertelli, and connect with Cedric on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook

    Join The EmRes Practitioner Training! Module 1 - The Foundation Of EmRes®

    IN THIS PODCAST:

    • What is Emotional Resolution? 2:23
    • What is EmRes®? 13:11
    • How to use EmRes® safely 21:07

    What Is Emotional Resolution?
    • What are disruptive emotional patterns in the brain?
    • Resolve vs. regulation
    • What is the intention of Emotional Resolution?
    • How does our brain construct emotions?
    • What is interoception and why is it important?

    What Is EmRes®?
    • What does an EmRes® session look like?
    • Emotional Resolution and Trauma
    • The importance of understanding your clients before working with EmRes®
    • How was EmRes® developed?

    How To Use EmRes® Safely
    • The importance of taking an emotion from its beginning
    • Keeping clients out of memories and stories during the session
    • Recognizing tension in the body
    • Is Emotional Resolution a scientifically based modality?
    • Can EmRes® be used for physical symptoms?
    • EmRes® training for practitioners

    Connect With Me

    Download the Free guide: How to build confidence and competence bringing yoga into the therapy room

    The Yoga in Therapy Collective —where therapists learn, grow, and get support with yoga-informed practices

    Explore the Yoga Basics for Therapists course—designed to help you confidently and ethically integrate yoga into therapy

    Yoga Basics: The Therapist's Guide to Integrating Trauma-Informed Yoga into Sessions

    Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58

    Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group

    Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast

    Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

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

    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 come together for education, training, and events.

    Sign up today at https://helloalma.com/for-providers/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=holisticcounseling

    Have you ever worried that you will be judged by others because you use holistic strategies in therapy? Do you feel like you are in the "holistic closet" due to people's misperceptions about holistic modalities? Can you stand in confidence in your work?

    MEET Janis Cohen

    Janis R. Cohen, LCSW, is internationally known as The Intuitive Therapist. She has worked with children, adults, couples, and families for almost three decades. Janis combines her extensive clinical expertise with psychic and intuitive gifts of clairvoyance, empathy, and mediumship. She uses this unique skill set to get to the root of a challenge with razor-sharp accuracy and to offer specific and effective strategies to resolve her client's problems.

    In addition, Janis offers Intuitive Therapeutic Psychic Readings to people who want clarity and direction for their most pressing issues around money, love, relationships, and health as well as connecting them with loved ones who have crossed over.

    Janis has authored articles in PINK Magazine, Associated Press, and has published her own columns in local newspapers such as The Jewish Times, Aquarius Magazine, and Conscious Living Magazine. Her podcast, The Intuitive Therapist, merges therapy with intuition, spirituality, and metaphysics.

    Find out more at Janis Cohen and connect with Janis on Instagram

    IN THIS PODCAST:

    • Stand in your confidence
    • Stepping into your gifts
    • Find your holistic community

    Stand In Your Confidence

    I work with clients all the time who I help [to] stand in their confidence … if you are able to help people with the gifts and skill sets that you have, shout that from the rooftops, and you know what? The right people are going to come to you and support you, and the right people are going to come to be your clients. You're going to find your groove. (Janis R. Cohen)

    You need to stand in your confidence in what it is that you do. Do not be apologetic or uncertain.

    Most people have interests in the work that you openly enjoy doing, so appreciate your skills and abilities and put them to good use.

    It may not be an easy journey in the beginning because this work is not for everybody, but if it is for you, then have passion for the work that you do and commit to expanding your skills and expertise.

    Stepping Into Your Gifts

    One of the first things to do, if you are feeling nervous about your work, is to address the fear that you feel may arise if you do fully step into your gifts. What is scary about explaining your work to people?

    To me, getting comfortable with your gifts is [about] understanding the fact that it is who you are, and you have every right to not want to … publicize it, however, you are sacrificing who you are. You are risking not being able to influence and model for other people standing in your truth. (Janis R. Cohen)

    Judgment is a big piece that people fear, but counter that by asking what if it helps people? What if you can teach people in your life the things that you know and do well? They can become some of your best supporters.

    Finding Your Holistic Community

    Surround yourself with people who support and inspire you.

    Talk to other people and build those connections that support because [it helps to know] other people who … experience this, who also promote themselves and have a business with whatever their holistic strategies are. (Chris McDonald)

    Seek out colleagues, mentors, and advisors who either are in your current position or have been there who can help support you.

    Join various groups and meet-ups, search for knowledge and you will find those who have similar interests and stories to yours.

    Connect With Me

    Download the Free guide: How to build confidence and competence bringing yoga into the therapy room

    The Yoga in Therapy Collective —where therapists learn, grow, and get support with yoga-informed practices

    Explore the Yoga Basics for Therapists course—designed to help you confidently and ethically integrate yoga into therapy

    Yoga Basics: The Therapist's Guide to Integrating Trauma-Informed Yoga into Sessions

    Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58

    Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group

    Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast

    Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

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

    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 come together for education, training, and events.

    Sign up today at https://helloalma.com/for-providers/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=holisticcounseling

    What is the 4 C's model? How can it help female mental health clinicians redefine self-care and begin to recognize the unique challenges and needs they may face in their profession?

    MEET Dr. Melissa Tiessen & Dr. Karen Dyck

    Dr. Karen Dyck and Dr. Melissa Tiessen are clinical psychologists currently working in private practice in Manitoba, Canada, with many years of combined experience also working in publicly funded positions and non-profit organizations. In 2019 Karen and Melissa co-founded Intentional Therapist, designed to help mental health clinicians (especially females) redefine their approach to self-care. Their mission is to help female mental health clinicians move from simply surviving to thriving in both their work and personal roles and to put more of themselves into their schedules. Their hope is that through Intentional Therapist they can normalize self-care in all its forms (because it's not just bubble baths and massages), foster a dialogue about its foundational importance, and create a thriving community of like-minded female mental health clinicians.

    Find out more at Intentional Therapist and connect with Dr. Melissa Tiessen & Dr. Karen Dyck on LinkedIn

    Thrivival 101: A Fresh Take on Self-Care for Female Mental Health Clinicians Podcast

    IN THIS PODCAST:

    • What are the unique aspects of being a female mental health professional 4:20
    • What Is The 4 C's Approach? 12:48
    • How to build your intuitive skills 18:35

    What Are The Unique Aspects Of Being A Female Mental Health Professional?
    • How are we socialized as women?
    • What are unique ways that we can practice self-care?

    What Is The 4 C's Approach?
    • The importance of "connection" and ways to connect with others
    • How to extend "compassion" to others but also to ourselves
    • How can we redefine what "courage" means?
    • The importance of finding ways to be "creative"
    • Integrating all 4 c's into your self-care routine
    • Finding time for self-care

    Connect With Me

    Download the Free guide: How to build confidence and competence bringing yoga into the therapy room

    The Yoga in Therapy Collective —where therapists learn, grow, and get support with yoga-informed practices

    Explore the Yoga Basics for Therapists course—designed to help you confidently and ethically integrate yoga into therapy

    Yoga Basics: The Therapist's Guide to Integrating Trauma-Informed Yoga into Sessions

    Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58

    Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group

    Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast

    Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

    41 min
  • Episode 161 Bridging The Gap Between Spirituality & Mental Health: Interview With Janee Paige

    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 come together for education, training, and events.

    Sign up today at https://helloalma.com/for-providers/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=holisticcounseling

    How can we begin to recognize the interconnectedness of spirituality and mental health? How can therapists begin to support their clients in their journey toward overall well-being by bridging the gap between these two aspects?

    MEET Janee Paige

    Janee, is a Spiritual Advisor who specializes in Mediumship, Intuition Development, and Energy Healing.

    Find out more at Goddess Of RJHS and connect with Janee on Instagram

    IN THIS PODCAST:

    • What is "energy"? 7:55
    • What is the relationship between spirituality & mental health? 10:08
    • How to build your intuitive skills 18:35

    What Is "Energy"?
    • Setting an intention when sending positive energy
    • What is dark energy?
    • Understanding vibrational energy?

    What Is The Relationship Between Spirituality & Mental Health?
    • What are spiritual entities?
    • Why do these entities attach to certain people?
    • How do our habits affect our spiritual energy?
    • What can impact your vibrational energy?
    • When to seek supervision with clients

    How To Build Your Intuitive Skills
    • How can meditation help you connect with your spirit guides?
    • What are energy sessions?
    • Activating your intuition
    • What are energy blocks?
    • Sharing your intuitive gifts with others
    • Protecting your space and your energy
    • What are downloads?
    • An intuitive reading!

    Connect With Me

    Download the Free guide: How to build confidence and competence bringing yoga into the therapy room

    The Yoga in Therapy Collective —where therapists learn, grow, and get support with yoga-informed practices

    Explore the Yoga Basics for Therapists course—designed to help you confidently and ethically integrate yoga into therapy

    Yoga Basics: The Therapist's Guide to Integrating Trauma-Informed Yoga into Sessions

    Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58

    Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group

    Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast

    Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

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

    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 come together for education, training, and events.

    Sign up today at https://helloalma.com/for-providers/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=holisticcounseling

    Why do some people embark on spiritual journeys? How is the mind like a puppy when it comes to meditation? What can you do to make yourself "lighter"?

    MEET Joe Gilbert

    Joe Gilbert is a clinical mental health counselor and meditation teacher. His primary office is at the Cedar Walk Wellness Center in Hillsborough, NC. He lives with his wife in Hillsborough, and enjoys hiking and backpacking, listening to the birds, and cuddling with his animal companions.

    Find out more at Gilbert Meditation

    FREE meditation group hosted by Joe Gilbert

    IN THIS PODCAST:

    • Why would you want to embark on an inward-facing journey?
    • Stilling your mind
    • Travel lighter

    Why Would You Want To Embark On An Inward Facing Journey?

    We hear people say "I want to be more present. I want to be in the present moment" and the reality is that you are never out of the present moment, it's just for a lot of us – a lot of the time – we don't like it and so we think there's something wrong, that I need to go out of my soul to find something to fix it. (Joe Gilbert)

    Many people live on autopilot, unaware or dissociating from their current reality, and think that they need to achieve something other than themselves in order to find peace, or presence, in their current lived experience.

    Going on an inward-facing journey means meeting your own needs so that you can be present in your reality without running away from it. You meet your needs, put your ego to rest and simply be, without worrying continually.

    I knew I could not keep living my life the way I was living it … I always had existential questions … a lot of the times I would get the response "just don't think about it, no big deal" …there was this continual pull from me to question everything … self-inquiry to me is continuing to ask "what's true here?" And we find out what's true by stripping away what's false. (Joe Gilbert)

    Surrendering helps you to let go of the structures that you hold onto that remain the perception of what you think your reality is. Surrender, and open yourself up.

    Stilling Your Mind

    Find what works for you, because some people need:

    More movement:

    People who find stillness in mind and spirit could try a form of yoga, tai chi, or a gentle hike to move the body without becoming over-excited.

    To get rid of the script:

    Get rid of the idea of what you think meditation and stillness look like because it is different for everyone.

    To stop running:

    Stop running from something, because yoga works well when you settle into the unknown and say "yes" to what comes up if it resonates with you and your Higher-self.

    To trust your intuition:

    This may take a little while, but use meditation as a way to get back in touch with your intuition, and you can even use your intuition to get in touch with meditation.

    Treat your mind like an excited puppy. It will run off and get distracted and want to play and collide into a million things at once, but you accept it for where it is and you do not yell at it because you understand that it is new to the world, just as your mind is new to meditation.

    Travel Lighter

    We just travel lighter [so] we don't take ourselves so seriously, and when I'm not taking myself so seriously, I don't have much to defend, I don't get so defensive … I don't get addicted looking for something that is going to somehow save me. (Joe Gilbert)

    Through embarking on an inward journey you can travel lighter through life. By completing a spiritual journey and figuring out who you really are, what is really important, and what you really want to focus your energy and attention on, you become lighter.

    When you know what is important to you, you can release all the rest that is weighing you down and keeping you stuck in the past and stuck in old habits that no longer serve you.

    Connect With Me

    Download the Free guide: How to build confidence and competence bringing yoga into the therapy room

    The Yoga in Therapy Collective —where therapists learn, grow, and get support with yoga-informed practices

    Explore the Yoga Basics for Therapists course—designed to help you confidently and ethically integrate yoga into therapy

    Yoga Basics: The Therapist's Guide to Integrating Trauma-Informed Yoga into Sessions

    Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58

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    Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)

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

    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?
    • What needs to be subtracted?
    • Are you taking on too much?
    • Where do you want to be?
    • What areas are you able to "get into flow?"
    • What area of your life have you been ignoring?
    • What can you improve on?
    • How can you bring more body, mind, and spirit modalities into your daily routine?

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    Yoga Basics: The Therapist's Guide to Integrating Trauma-Informed Yoga into Sessions

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

From the publisher's feed

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.