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How Yoga and Somatic Practices Deepen the Intensive Experience

Integrating somatic practices can bring transformation. Healing isn’t just about talking—it’s about feeling, breathing, and reconnecting with your body. That’s why yoga and somatic practices can transform the therapy intensive experience. When you have the spaciousness of several hours together, your nervous system finally has time to shift out of doing and into being. There’s […]

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When Weekly Therapy Isn’t Enough: How to Know If You’re Ready for a Therapy Intensive

When Weekly Therapy Isn’t Enough: How to Know If You’re Ready for a Therapy Intensive Have you ever felt like you keep circling the same issues in therapy—and not making more progress, and feeling stuck? How do you know if weekly therapy isn’t enough? Weekly sessions can be incredibly supportive, but sometimes the pace of

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You’re Not a Burden: The Importance of Reaching Out for Help

Life can be challenging often on a day to day basis. It can be difficult to find ways to cope with it all. You may struggle to reach out for help from family or friends, believing you should figure it out on your own. Or maybe its really a struggle to find the courage to

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Understanding the Different Types of Boundaries (and How to Start Setting Them)

When we talk about boundaries, most people immediately think about saying “no.” And while that’s one powerful form of a boundary, there are actually several different types that shape how we interact with ourselves and the world around us. If you’ve ever felt drained after certain conversations, resentful when someone crosses a line, or stretched

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The Importance of Setting Boundaries for Your Mental Health

If you’ve ever said “yes” when you wanted to say “no,” taken on more than you could handle to avoid letting someone down, or ignored your own needs to keep the peace, you’re not alone. When we always say “yes” to every request from others, we end up saying “no” to our own needs and

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What to Expect During Your First Therapy Intensive: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’ve never done a therapy intensive before, the idea might feel exciting… and maybe a little intimidating. You might be wondering: What will we actually do? Will it be exhausting? Will I be ready? How will this be different from a regular weekly session? What if I get overwhelmed? This step-by-step guide will walk

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Privacy and Security Considerations in Online Counseling Platforms

Over the last few years, online counseling and teletherapy have become some of the most important innovations in the mental health industry particularly during situations like the COVID-19 pandemic that has resulted in additional usage of virtual means of communication than before. These platforms offer therapy through video or phone communication, or through messaging –

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Creative Ways to Weave Mindfulness Through Your Day

By Julia Mitchell Navigating the hustle and bustle of modern life often leaves little room for peace and mindfulness. Yet, infusing your day with moments of mindfulness doesn’t have to be an insurmountable challenge. Embracing simple and practical methods can help embed mindfulness into the fabric of your daily routine, creating feelings of calm and

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