Episode 143 How To Incorporate Astrology & Other Pagan Practices Into Trauma & Holistic Therapy: Interview with Vanessa Holliman

This episode is sponsored by Alma. Alma is on a mission to simplify access to high-quality, affordable mental health care by giving providers the tools they need to build thriving in-network private practices. When providers join Alma, they gain access to insurance support, teletherapy software, client referrals, automated billing and scheduling tools, and a vibrant community of clinicians who come together for education, training, and events. Sign up today at https://helloalma.com/for-providers/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=holisticcounseling How can you begin to integrate astrology and other pagan practices into modern counseling? How can these unconventional tools facilitate healing and growth for your clients? MEET Vanessa Holliman Vanessa is a Rape Survivor Empowerment Coach, Holistic Nutritionist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and trauma survivor who helps her clients by creating a roadmap of success for life after sexual trauma. Each of her individualized packages of guidance and mapping encompasses actionable steps, embodiment practices, nutrition guidance, and flexible, crafted practices that any individual can take on their own journey toward wellness. As she was going through her own healing journey, there wasn't a Spiritual, Bad Bitch, Therapist to guide her, so she created her. Find out more at Being Wholistic and connect with Vanessa on Instagram IN THIS PODCAST: Integrating astrology into therapy 4:39How do you begin using alternative modalities in practice? 11:16Integrating Pagan practices in therapy? 29:45 Integrating Astrology Into Therapy The importance of finding out why people are coming to therapy in the first placeHow to utilize astrology as a blueprint for your lifeWhat does it mean to live out of alignment with our values?What does your Venus placement mean? How Do You Begin Using Alternative Modalities In Practice? The importance of making sure you are a good fit with your clientsBest practices for introducing your clients to new modalities Techniques for building rapport with your clientsWhat is Buti Yoga? Integrating Pagan Practices In Therapy Understanding how our emotional well-being works with the phases of the moonWhat is a poverty mindset?What is an abundance mindset?The importance of being intentional with your words when working with clientsWhat are the ethical concerns when using different modalities? Connect With Me Download the Free guide: How to build confidence and competence bringing yoga into the therapy room The Yoga in Therapy Collective —where therapists learn, grow, and get support with yoga-informed practices Explore the Yoga Basics for Therapists course—designed to help you confidently and ethically integrate yoga into therapy Yoga Basics: The Therapist's Guide to Integrating Trauma-Informed Yoga into Sessions Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58 Join the Free Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room Facebook group Leave a review and subscribe to this podcast Self-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)