I call myself a psychology nerd because even beyond what’s necessary for my career as a therapist I love to learn about psychology-related matters. I choose to constantly learn about such matters through books, podcasts, and other forms of media. I recently had the opportunity to receive copies of two amazing psychology books in exchange …
Category: embodiment
Winter Meditation: Tapping into the Rest and Renewal of the Season
I am sharing this winter meditation with the hope that it will bring you much peace, comfort, and relaxation. I also hope that it helps you be more present. Winter is often difficult for many people because of the shorter, colder days… and is even more difficult in this year of the pandemic and other …
Summer Meditation: Letting Go of Worries and Limiting Beliefs
I wrote the summer meditation below to use during the vision board workshop I led last weekend (my first summertime one and first online one!). The imagery will likely help you connect with your senses and feel more present in your body while also helping you imagine letting go of worries and limiting beliefs about …
Spring Meditation: Letting Go
Some colleagues started the Compassion Project to help people meditate together during the Covid-19 pandemic. I decided to record a meditation video as a contribution to help people with letting go of unwanted feelings they might be experiencing during this difficult time. This is a spring-themed meditation that I wrote to use during the vision …
Creative Arts Therapies: Examples and Interventions
Article Contributors (for consultation about dance, music, and art therapy): Rachel Wagner-Cantine, LCPC, BC-DMT Alyssa Wilkins, MT-BC Eleni S. Liossis, Psy.D., ATR, LPC In a previous post, we explored the umbrella term “creative arts therapies” as well as the six types of creative arts therapies that fall under the term (which will be referred …
Interview on “Therapy Jam Session”
My friend and colleague, Karen Helfrich of Avalon Psychotherapy Associates, invited me to be a guest on “Therapy Jam Session.” We had fun geeking out about various mental health topics! Check out the interview if you: Want to learn about drama therapy (including examples of how I use it in sessions) Want to learn about why …
Creative Ways to Practice Deep Breathing: Part 2
In last month’s article, I provided information about why deep breathing is healthy as well as about things to keep in mind when practicing deep breathing. I also shared some ways to practice deep breathing. This article covers several other ways to do deep breathing. PEACE breathing Appeal to the inner hippie in you with …
Using Creative Techniques to Harness the Healing Powers of the Ocean
Last month’s article was inspired by time I have spent walking amongst trees this summer, and this month’s article is inspired by time I spent near the Atlantic Ocean recently. In much the same way that trees often cause me to experience awe and peace, oceans also often cause me to experience these same feelings. …
The Wisdom of Trees
Truth be told, I am a literal and figurative tree hugger. I really do hug trees sometimes while hiking, and my wedding and engagement rings are even tree themed because of my love for trees. There are so many reasons why I’m drawn to trees. Firstly, they are such an important part of our survival …
SPRING Into Your Desired Future, Part 3: Using Your Strength
In my first and second articles about vision boards, I provided guidance on how to make a vision board to identify your goals in the coming months as well as how to use your vision board to become the future self that you desire. In the second article, I encouraged you to identify obstacles that …