Listening to the Body: Flexibility, Rest, and Yoga-Informed Care
I’ve taken more naps this week than I usually do. As someone living with chronic migraine, it can slow me down and make engaging in daily life difficult. Often, I feel like I have to “push through” or risk missing out on life. But last Sunday, I decided not to push...
Meeting Clients Where They Are: Adaptive Breath work Strategies for Therapists
Matching the right practice to the right client — a clinical guide for therapists How can we introduce breath work for emotional safety? And which breath work practice for which client and their presentation? It’s a question worth sitting with. I have had more than...
Where to Begin: Bringing Breath work into Your Therapy Sessions
What's the best place to start for a therapist who wants to bring yoga into the therapy room?" I hear this question the most. I began my journey with yoga in the therapy room with introducing breath work practices. It is the most accessible, easiest to teach, and...
The Gap Between Yoga Teacher Training and the Therapy Room
What Yoga Teacher Trainings Are Missing — And What It Means for Therapists and Clients I always thought bringing yoga practices into therapy sessions could be so beneficial for clients. I remember receiving my first yoga training, feeling excited and ready to go. I...
The Dual Gift of Yoga in the Therapy Room
This morning felt heavy. My mind was juggling multiple responsibilities at once — emails waiting, projects moving, decisions needing attention. I could feel anxiety slowly rising. Not loudly, but steadily. A tightening in my chest. A subtle restlessness in my body. An...
When We’re Carrying What Isn’t Ours
Recently, I listened to a podcast episode that stayed with me long after it ended. It explored something so simple, yet so profound: how often we move through life carrying what was never ours to hold. Not just responsibilities or expectations—but emotions, energy,...
Navigating Spiritual Awakening: A Holistic Approach
Introduction Are you a mental health therapist striving to deepen your knowledge of holistic practices and build your practice with confidence? Today, we delve into the journey of spiritual liberation, exploring how one clinician broke free from the constraints of a...
Self-Care Practices You May Not Have Heard Of
Are you ready to deepen your self-care journey? On this episode of the Holistic Counseling Podcast, Chris McDonald explores unique self-care practices that go beyond the usual advice. Discover innovative ways to nurture your mind, body, and spirit that you might not...
Why Complementary and Alternative Practices Deserve a Spotlight in Mental Health Care
Welcome to this episode of the Holistic Counseling Podcast! I'm your host, Chris McDonald, licensed therapist, and today, I am super stoked for an enlightening conversation that perfectly aligns with our mission. We’re diving deep into the waters of complementary and...
Embracing Mindful Movement in Holistic Counseling
The Transformative Power of Mindful Movement in Therapy Are you eager to enrich your therapeutic practice with holistic methods that harmonize mind, body, and spirit? Mindful movement, a profound approach to wellness, extends beyond traditional therapy by intertwining...
