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

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What is Polyvagal Theory? How can learning to regulate the autonomic nervous system promote health and well-being?

MEET Gabrielle Juliano-Villani

Gabrielle Juliano-Villani is a licensed clinical social worker, consultant, coach, entrepreneur, and educator based in Sarasota, FL. She has been in the mental health field for over a decade specializing in stress, chronic health conditions, and trauma. After realizing her own burnout in 2021, she sold her thriving group practice and made it her mission to educate others on the impact stress has on our everyday lives. Gabrielle pulls from her experience as an EMDR and Polyvagal Informed therapist to utilize mind/body approaches to help others implement everyday strategies to manage stress and live their best lives. Gabrielle is an international speaker, and retreat leader, and has been featured in Authority Magazine, The Daily Om, Bustle, and the Everyday Woman TV Network. When she's not working, Gabrielle is teaching Zumba, surfing, or reading a psychological thriller at the beach

Find out more at GJV and connect with Gabrielle on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Etsy & YouTube

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IN THIS PODCAST:

• What is polyvagal theory? 3:25
• How to work with clients who struggle with co-regulation 6:35
• How does polyvagal help clients in therapy? 14:09
• Self-care when dealing with fight or flight response 21:14

• Who developed polyvagal theory?
• What are the three states of our autonomic nervous system?
• What is Neuroception?
• How do your neuroception and trauma interact with each other?
• What is Co-Regulation?

• The importance of educating your clients about their nervous system
• Strategies for finding external support for your clients
• How does this approach help clients who have experienced trauma
• What is the Polyvagal Ladder?
• Safety cues vs. danger cues

• Helping clients understand their triggers
• Teaching clients to listen to the information that their bodies are sending them
• Stress vs. burnout and where you are on the Polyvagal Ladder
• What are the physical symptoms of fight or flight

• How to stimulate your Vagus nerve
• How to create a calming environment
• The importance of self-care as a therapist
• How to get out of a "shut down" response
• What are "Glimmers?''

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How can you begin to overcome money anxiety in your private practice? How can you begin to acquire the skills to run a successful and sustainable practice?

MEET Linzy Bonham

Linzy Bonham is a private practice therapist turned money coach who helps private practice owners and health professionals feel calm and in control of their finances through her coaching at Money Nuts & Bolts and her podcast Money Skills for Therapists. It all started when she saw her extremely skilled colleagues struggle with the money side of business. Some had even left private practice or were avoiding starting one because the financial side was too stressful. So Linzy decided to help therapists and health professionals develop peace of mind about their money. Since so many were never taught these skills, she focuses on the "how" of making the business side of private practice doable, and even super satisfying.

Find out more at Money Skills For Therapists and connect with Linzy on Instagram

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IN THIS PODCAST:

• Why are finances so difficult for some people? 4:50
• What are the common mistakes that therapists make when dealing with their finances? 9:18
• What are some common misconceptions that therapists have about money and finances? 12:41
• Strategies to become more confident with money 18:21

• Do you have to be good at math to be good at finances?
• How does your personality affect the way you deal with money?
• Why do we avoid dealing with our finances?
• Understanding what your "connection" is with money

• How to find the right money management strategy for you
• The importance of understanding how taxes work for your individual practice
• Changing your mindset on owing taxes

• Why do we feel guilty about earning money?
• How do your values and money go together?
• The importance of identifying what your values are
• What is the difference between money and finances?

• Identifying what your beliefs are about money and finances
• Finding a system that suits your brain
• Dealing with clients when it comes to payments and policies
• Where to start when managing money and finances as a therapist

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What is Tensegrity Medicine and how can it complement traditional therapy practices? How can this holistic approach connect the body's structures and systems?

MEET Kelly Clancy

Kelly has been practicing in the field of rehabilitative medicine for over 36 years. Her focus is not only on the physical issues that may present in disease and dysfunction but also on the relationship of stress, cognitive belief patterns, and emotions and their relationship with the physical body. She utilizes the principles of tensegrity as a foundation for the evaluation of global structural patterns, along with the implementation of targeted light touch manual therapies, movement integration, and dialoguing, as a means to understand adaptation and to create balance within the whole person. Kelly is an Occupational therapist, structural integrator, massage therapist, holistic health counselor, and an IFS practitioner. She teaches nationally and internationally on the therapeutic method she developed called Tensegrity Medicine. She is on clinical faculty at the University of Washington's rehabilitation department, where she lectures on the topics of fascia, biotensegrity, innovative light touch manual therapies, and body-mind medicine.

Find out more at Tensegrity Medicine and connect with Kelly on Facebook

IN THIS PODCAST:

• What is Tensegrity? 3:14
• What is the relationship between trauma and chronic pain? 5:23
• How do Internal Family Systems and tensegrity medicine work together? 8:23
• What are the benefits of tensegrity medicine? 28:18

• How to begin to discuss tensegrity medicine with clients
• What is the goal of tensegrity medicine?
• Helping clients notice where there are restrictions within their body
• Looking for protective patterns in our clients

• The importance of finding the root cause of health issues
• How to provide safety and choices for your clients
• What are important self-care skills to teach your clients

• Finding a balance between all of our systems
• What are our core belief systems?
• Teaching clients to have a dialogue with their bodies
• Integrating art and creativity into sessions
• How does tensegrity medicine integrate with mental health therapy?

• How to give your clients a sense of self-agency
• Teaching your clients that healing comes from within
• How is tensegrity medicine different from traditional medicine?
• Mind and body interconnectedness

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What are the benefits of integrating different holistic modalities into sessions? How can a more comprehensive care approach be beneficial for both clients and healthcare professionals?

IN THIS PODCAST:

In today's episode, I will discuss how utilizing more holistic modalities can benefit you and your clients in session.

• Traditional therapy vs. holistic therapy
• The importance of meeting your clients where they are
• What is the Polyvagal Ladder?
• What is a bottom-up approach in therapy?
• What are we missing as clinicians when we don't further our holistic education?
• How does spirituality come into therapy?
• What are the many benefits of integrating holistic practices in therapy?
• The importance of looking at clients as a whole person
• The importance of teaching clients to use these modalities outside of sessions
• What are some common holistic modalities?

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What is Somatic therapy? How can we begin to recognize that the body and mind are interconnected and by working with the body, we can achieve emotional healing?

MEET Maira Holzmann

Maira Holzmann, LCSW, is a body-based, somatically trained trauma therapist specializing in helping adults heal from childhood trauma. Committed to the vision of ending the consequences of trauma from being passed on to future generations, she understands the importance of including the body as an ally in the healing process. Maira is passionate about a therapeutic touch modality called Coregulating Touch that deeply supports healing the nervous system and healing relational trauma. Maira runs a group psychotherapy practice called Somatic Therapy Partners (STP) whose focus is on healing the nervous system, nurturing resilience, and increasing a client's healthy connection with their body.

Find out more at Somatic Therapy Partners and connect with Maira on Instagram & Facebook

IN THIS PODCAST:

• What does it mean to be embodied? 3:38
• What role does physical touch play in mental & physical wellness? 8:47
• What are the benefits of co-regulating touch? 13:30
• What are the ethical considerations when using touch in therapy? 18:26

• The importance of listening to the information that your body is trying to give you
• How to help clients come more into their body
• What is Joyspotting?
• Learning how to feel our positive lived experiences

• The importance of understanding the early impacts of trauma
• Creating safety when using touch with clients
• What is co-regulating touch?
• How to help clients understand how their nervous system functions

• The importance of self-compassion
• What is attunement?
• Helping your clients to identify what is "safe enough," for them

• What are consent-based exercises?
• The importance of asking your clients for consent every time
• Recognizing what your client's body language is saying during session
• What are some of the misconceptions about somatic therapy?
• What is somatic tracking?

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How can you begin to integrate astrology and other pagan practices into modern counseling? How can these unconventional tools facilitate healing and growth for your clients?

MEET Vanessa Holliman

Vanessa is a Rape Survivor Empowerment Coach, Holistic Nutritionist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and trauma survivor who helps her clients by creating a roadmap of success for life after sexual trauma. Each of her individualized packages of guidance and mapping encompasses actionable steps, embodiment practices, nutrition guidance, and flexible, crafted practices that any individual can take on their own journey toward wellness. As she was going through her own healing journey, there wasn't a Spiritual, Bad Bitch, Therapist to guide her, so she created her.

Find out more at Being Wholistic and connect with Vanessa on Instagram

IN THIS PODCAST:

• Integrating astrology into therapy 4:39
• How do you begin using alternative modalities in practice? 11:16
• Integrating Pagan practices in therapy? 29:45

• The importance of finding out why people are coming to therapy in the first place
• How to utilize astrology as a blueprint for your life
• What does it mean to live out of alignment with our values?
• What does your Venus placement mean?

• The importance of making sure you are a good fit with your clients
• Best practices for introducing your clients to new modalities
• Techniques for building rapport with your clients
• What is Buti Yoga?

• Understanding how our emotional well-being works with the phases of the moon
• What is a poverty mindset?
• What is an abundance mindset?
• The importance of being intentional with your words when working with clients
• What are the ethical concerns when using different modalities?

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What are the Akashic Records? Can accessing this repository of universal knowledge and insight help your clients heal?

MEET Heather Ivany

Heather Ivany is a renowned spiritual mentor and Akashic guide with over twenty years of experience leading innovative courses, private training, immersive retreats, and more. Harnessing a radiant warmth and decades-long immersion in spirituality, Heather facilitates life-altering transformation and growth for those who seek guidance or feel resistance aligning with their purpose. Heather's intuitive and enveloping approach awakens those who work with her to release what is limiting them and expand into the higher version of themselves. Heather's teachings have left an imprint on thousands of students, granting them the practical skills to unconditionally embrace the fullness of the human experience. With the gentle wisdom and compassion of one who understands the nuances of spiritual practice, she opens students to the joy of exploring the deep and mysterious inner landscape of the heart, mind, and body. Her acclaimed Akashic readings and training have opened the records to an entire generation of new students who are expanding the tradition of awakening consciousness. When she is not teaching, Heather can be found in nature, in the loving company of her husband and kids, or absorbing the wisdom teachings from her teachers. If you'd like to experience Heather's soothing presence in your life, learn how to build a magnetic, soul-led business of your own, or invite Heather on your podcast, reach out and book with us.

Find out more at Heather Ivany and connect with Heather on Instagram

IN THIS PODCAST:

• What are Akashic Records? 3:18
• How can mental health therapists utilize Akashic Records? 11:00
• How do you access the Akashic Records? 21:49
• What are the ethical considerations with this practice? 28:23

• What can you pull from Akashic Records?
• Akashic vs. Akasha
• What and who has Akashic Records?
• What is the origin of the Akashic Records?

• Understanding vibrational frequencies when using different modalities
• Accessing the origin of a client's trauma when accessing the Akashic Records
• How to know if accessing your client's Akashic Records is benefiting them
• Clairvoyant vs. claircognizance

• The importance of trusting your downloads
• Working with client's clairabilities
• Assisting your clients in receiving messages from within their field
• Working with your client's strengths when accessing their Akashic Records

• Can you access other people's Akashic Records?
• The importance of permission when accessing others' records
• What is an energetic check-in?
• How to utilize the Akashic Records within relationships
• What is Incarnated Purpose?

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What is the Adult Chair model and how can this therapeutic framework help individuals achieve emotional and psychological well-being? How can you begin your personal growth by integrating different aspects of yourself?

MEET Jenny Jansen

Jenny Jansen is a Licensed Independent Social Worker of Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) and Certified Adult Chair® Master Coach. Jenny received her Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of South Carolina and worked in community mental health, later obtaining her coaching and master coaching certification in The Adult Chair® model. Jenny has always had a passion for helping and relating to others in vulnerable and meaningful ways. Walking through her own journey of healing and self-discovery, she considers herself a student of life and the love child of all she has learned and encountered, understanding each experience as a gift for her soul's unique purpose. She truly believes we were never meant to do life alone, inspiring her to demonstrate unconditional acceptance and emotional safety for all she meets. She uses a unique blend of tools and techniques, both from her mental health and coaching backgrounds, to help individuals gain self-awareness and courage to release unhealthy patterns and guide them home to their soul's purpose. She empowers her clients to find their truth, connect with their inner knowing, and confidently step into a grounded and conscious life of radical authenticity and meaningful connection with themselves and others. Jenny is the owner of Conscious Living Therapy and Coaching practice and sees individuals, couples, and families virtually on the local and international levels. She currently lives in South Carolina with her dog, Abby.

Find out more at Conscious Living and connect with Jenny on, Instagram & Facebook

IN THIS PODCAST:

• What is the Adult Chair model? 3:45
• Why is it so important to work with your inner child? 8:32
• How do you build a relationship with your inner child? 13:30
• What is keeping you from living the healthiest version of yourself? 21:24

• What does it mean to live as your healthiest adult?
• What are the 3 chair models within one's lifespan?
• What happens if someone is stuck in their adolescent chair?
• What does it mean to be living unconsciously?

• Learning to let your emotions flow through you
• Creating a relationship with our inner child
• Navigation tools for dealing with your emotions
• Understanding which chair you are currently living in

• Understanding your triggers and what your needs are in every situation
• How to allow for open dialogue with all parts
• What does it mean to reject a part of yourself?
• What if you struggle to connect with your inner child or inner adolescent

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What is the deconstruction and reconstruction of faith? How can you begin to reevaluate your beliefs in order to transform your faith and heal from trauma?

MEET Dawn Gabriel

Dawn Gabriel is the founder and CEO of Authentic Connections Counseling Center, a group practice consultant, and host of Faith Fringes podcast. She is passionate about helping people achieve freedom from what is keeping them stuck and invites others to take a non-judgemental look deeper into their spirituality and faith. Dawn has 20 years of diverse experience in the clinical mental health world and currently works with group practice owners offering consultation, spiritual direction, and soul care retreats. She believes that therapists need their own sacred place to slow down and let go of all that they hold in order to continue the transformative work with others. Dawn is a chai and wine connoisseur, a hiking trail enthusiast, a wife, and a mom of two boys who all love living and adventuring in Colorado.

Find out more at Faith Fringes and connect with Dawn on, Instagram, Facebook, and the Faith Fringes Podcast

IN THIS PODCAST:

• What is a deconstruction of faith? 5:02
• What is a reconstruction of faith? 12:32
• Can having faith help you overcome trauma? 18:04

• The importance of finding what faith means to you
• Giving space to clients when dealing with trauma
• Allowing yourself to ask the questions that are meaningful to you
• What is Prosperity Gospel?

• The importance of finding a supportive community
• Allowing yourself time and flexibility when reconstructing your faith
• How to validate faith and spirituality in your practice to help your clients
• How to help your clients recognize where their trauma comes from

• Understanding where your clients are starting from in their faith and spiritual journey
• The importance of finding balance when deconstructing your faith
• The importance of letting go of your core beliefs
• What is a Spiritual Director?

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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

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How can you be more open about embracing certain holistic practices? Can fear hold you back from fully sharing your holistic knowledge with others?

In this holistic short, I will discuss the common fears that therapists have when sharing holistic practices and ways to overcome them and fully embrace your holistic journey.

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