Episode 67 You Are Not Your Pain | How To Validate Yourself Without Creating An Identity Around Chronic Pain: Interview With Destiny Winters

Can a mind-body approach to therapy help heal chronic pain and illness? Can building healthier relationships ease chronic pain? In this podcast episode, I interview Destiny Winters, Licensed Professional Counselor at The Chronic Illness Therapist. We discuss how you can better understand your chronic pain and how creating meaningful connections can help you in your healing process. In this podcast we discuss: -How does chronic pain affect our relationships? 1:48 -Connecting with others to help with our self-care 6:28 -Validating your chronic pain or illness 16:17 -Self-compassion and chronic pain 28:42 For show notes and additional resources, visit: https://www.holisticcounselingpodcast.com/episode/67-chronicpain Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticcounselingpodcast Join The Holistic Counseling & Self-Care Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/227234677747980

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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 clients' needs. Join us as we explore practical techniques, discuss the latest research, yoga philosophies, and share expert insights to help you seamlessly blend yoga with traditional therapy methods. Discover how yoga can support trauma recovery, reduce anxiety and depression, and foster a deeper connection with your clients, enhancing therapeutic rapport. Additionally, learn how these practices can serve as a powerful form of self-care for therapists, enhancing your own well-being and resilience. Deepen your knowledge of different yoga traditions and practices, and learn how to keep these practices accessible for all clients, regardless of their physical abilities, diverse backgrounds, or experience with yoga. Experience the added benefit of personal and professional transformation, enriching both your therapy practice and your own life. Tune in to "Yoga in the Therapy Room" and start your journey towards a more holistic and effective therapy practice today.