In this episode, we explore therapists' challenges in integrating yoga into their practice and embracing a new identity as a yogi. We will discuss professional boundaries, cultural considerations, client misconceptions, and building competence and confidence. We will also look at practical advice, such as starting with breathwork, creating personal yoga practices, and seeking support within the therapist community. I will share personal experiences and encourage therapists to adopt a gradual approach to help them integrate yoga and therapy.

"As therapists, we often focus on guiding our clients towards healing, self-discovery, and the present moment awareness. Yoga can offer us a unique opportunity to do that with clients, to help them connect deeply with their own bodies, minds, and spirits, and to bring that sense of grounding and authenticity into our therapeutic work." -Chris McDonald

• Embracing the Yogi Identity
• Overcoming Obstacles to Integration
• Role Clarity and Professional Boundaries
• Training and Competence
• Client Perceptions and Misunderstandings

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In this episode, I will address the myths and misconceptions surrounding the integration of yoga into clinical therapy sessions. We will discuss the common belief that yoga is just about physical exercise and stretches and delve into its broader mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits. This episode will debunk myths such as requiring those practicing to be naturally flexible and its supposed religious connotations. We also discuss the evidence-based benefits of yoga, the ethical considerations for integrating it into therapy, and the importance of personal practice for therapists.

"You cannot be an effective teacher of yoga, even as a therapist, unless you are doing yoga. You must feel these practices. You must really be connected to your body, noticing sensations, and how they feel in your body, in order to be effective.” - Chris McDonald

• Debunking Common Myths
• Yoga Beyond Physical Exercise
• Yoga as a Spiritual Practice
• Ethical Integration of Yoga in Therapy
• Competence and Training for Therapists
• Evidence-Based Benefits of Yoga

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Welcome to Yoga in the Therapy Room! We explore the powerful intersection of yoga and therapy, offering therapists a fresh perspective on integrating yoga practices into their sessions. We will discuss the foundational principles of yoga as a therapeutic tool, and define what integrative yoga truly means in therapy.

We’ll discuss how to incorporate yoga’s physical, mental, and spiritual elements into therapy, enhancing your clients’ healing journey. This episode provides practical insights and tips to help you seamlessly blend these two powerful practices.

Discover how yoga can support emotional regulation, stress reduction, and overall well-being in your clients, and how you can start incorporating these techniques into your practice today.

"If you're breathing, you're doing yoga. You brought mindfulness and awareness to your breath." -Chris McDonald

• Welcome to Yoga in the Therapy Room
• Defining Yoga and Its Integration in Therapy
• Personal Journey and Practical Applications
• Trauma-Informed Yoga Practices
• Inclusivity and Accessibility in Yoga
• Yoga Tools and Techniques for Therapy

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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 client's needs.

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What is Qigong, and how does it differ from other forms of exercise or meditation? What are the fundamental principles of Qigong, and how do they relate to self-care?

MEET Jennie Delich

Jennie Delich is a qigong instructor and educator who finds joy in inviting others to explore mindful movement. She founded QiCurious Qigong in the belief that ‘qigong is for everyone’ and sees the potential for this accessible practice to have profound effects. The mindful movement of qigong allows human beings to listen in and care for themselves, and in doing so, cultivate creative curiosity. This curiosity opens a world of possibilities with the potential to deeply benefit humans, critters, and the natural world around them. Jennie is a Holden Qigong Certified Teacher and has an additional certificate in Qigong and the Chinese Five Elements from Mimi Kuo-Deemer. She holds an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and, before turning her sights to qigong, she nurtured a personal practice in belly dance and yoga. Harnessing her background in second language education and movement arts enables her to approach diverse groups with various interests, needs, and levels of practice. As a qigong instructor, she gently guides individuals to explore the practice's physical, emotional, and mental aspects while sensing their shared space within the natural world. Beyond qigong, Jennie finds nourishment in nature. She will likely be clucking with her chickens, gardening, cooking up the fruits of her labor, or tending to trees and community in the Home Orchard Education Center.

Find out more at QiCurious Qigong and connect with Jennie on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube

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• What is Qigong? 9:39
• How does Qigong work with nature? 14:48
• How can therapists use Qigong as self-care? 21:32
• What are the benefits of Qigong? 24:21

• How can Qigong be integrated with other movement practices?
• When and where did Qigong originate?
• How does Qigong differ from yoga?
• Is Qigong a religious practice?

• How does Qigong integrate the 5 element system?
• The benefits of practicing Qigong in nature
• Movement inspired by nature
• What is the Wuji Posture?

• The importance of personal practice
• Self-reflection and personal growth through Qigong
• Integration into therapeutic practice
• Practical tips for therapists

• Qigong and depression
• Integrating breathwork
• What are the social and community benefits of Qigong?
• Physical benefits or Qigong
• A Qigong walk-through!!

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What does it mean to live the life you deserve? Can your mindset be the key to your success and well-being?

MEET Sylvester McNutt III

Sylvester McNutt, III is the author of "Live the Life You Deserve: How to Let Go of What No Longer Serves You and Embody Your Highest Self.". He is the author of ten books, a self-mastery coach, a father, a podcaster, and a course creator. Sylvester teaches people how to transform their mindsets through self-awareness and healing practices. His core message is no matter what you are going through there is so much greatness, power, and possibility inside of you. He helps people tap into their potential, upgrade limiting beliefs, and live in alignment with the life they want.

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• What does it mean to be in alignment? 7:09
• What is your highest self? 12:38
• What is the Law of Attraction 26:19

• What does it feel like to be in alignment
• The importance of inner work when finding alignment
• Embracing the trial and error process

• Getting to know the different versions of yourself
• What is Internal Family Systems?
• What are the signs of being out of alignment?
• What does it mean to have integrity?
• Learning to let go of things that don’t serve you in a positive way

• What is the philosophy behind the Law of Attraction?
• The importance of changing your negative thoughts
• Finding energy and believing in yourself
• The Law of Attraction in Therapy

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What is ketamine therapy and how does it work? How can you go beyond talk therapy to treat depression, anxiety, and PTSD?

MEET Austin & Candace

Austin Francom is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). He started his work in health care at Volunteers of America social detox and the University of Utah’s Neuropsychiatric Institute while obtaining undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Sociology.

After starting a nursing career, with experience largely in mental health and critical care, he earned a master’s degree in nursing from Westminster College. He has been practicing in the Salt Lake Valley in primary care since 2013.

Candace Curzon graduated from the University of Utah in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and in 2012 with a Master of Social Work. She worked at the University of Utah’s Neuropsychiatric Institute as a member of their crisis team and as a therapist on the inpatient psychiatric unit at LDS Hospital.

While working at LDS Hospital, she saw excellent results with Ketamine treatment for severe depression, OCD, and suicidal ideation. Realizing she wanted to do deeper work with clients beyond the initial crisis of being in the hospital, she opened Ally Counseling in 2016.

Candace and Austin have both trained in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). They have also trained through the Ketamine Training Center by Phil Wolfsen, who is the leading researcher on Ketamine and Ketamine Assisted Therapy. Together, Austin and Candace began Ketamine Therapy at Therapeutic Alternatives in February 2019. They believe that Ketamine therapy could be safely and effectively administered in a setting that is less clinical, more welcoming, and safe. They set out to create a clinic that reflected this belief that inviting and comfortable surroundings could foster a more ideal environment for healing to happen.

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IN THIS PODCAST:

• What is Ketamine? 9:06
• What are the effects of Ketamine on the brain? 13:23
• What does a Ketamine session look like? 19:58

• A History of Ketamine
• What has Ketamine been used for in the past
• What is Ketamine in therapy?
• The importance of self-compassion for healing

• What is the Neurobiology behind Ketamine
• Does Ketamine react differently to different people?
• What is Neurogenesis?
• What can Ketamine be used to treat?

• The importance of a psychiatric evaluation before Ketamine treatment
• Setting expectations for your clients
• What is Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy?
• How long is a Ketamine session?
• Dealing with negative Ketamine sessions
• What are the benefits of Ketamine use?
• What are the side effects of Ketamine?

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