From our earliest beginnings, human beings have sought deeper truth and meaning. It started first in connection to the forces of nature, then in the hearts and souls of the people, to more recently in science, and more specifically the brain. This workshop will explore the heart brain connection and its importance in resolution of…
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“Music therapy has the potential to help individuals become their best selves physically, cognitively, emotionally and spiritually.” Adessa Campbell MT-BC, is the Music Therapist at Integrative Life Center. Adessa is a musician, songwriter, and music therapist with a passion for mental health. Join the webinar to find out more about music therapy and how it can…
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Understanding and Treating Eating Disorders with Storytelling and Metaphor: Friday, March 5th | 11:00am – 1:00pm CT In this didactic and experiential presentation, case studies and clinical examples will be given to show how imagery and metaphor can be effective catalysts in bringing about transformation in disordered eating patterns and in healing eating disorder wounds. …
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Shame Resilience Theory, developed by Dr. Brené Brown, involves connecting with your authentic self and fostering meaningful relationships with others. Moving away from shame requires a move toward empathy. What is Shame? To put it simply, shame is the fear of disconnection. Connection is why we as humans are here. Through connection with others, we…
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Seduced into Darkness – Transcending My Psychiatrist’s Sexual Abuse with Carrie Ishee Carrie Ishee is a widely respected art therapist and life coach in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In addition to being the author of Seduced into Darkness: Transcending My Psychiatrist’s Sexual Abuse, she is a teacher specializing in the issues of ethics, self-care, and…
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The risks associated with intravenous drug use are dire. One hundred thirty people die every day from overdose in the US. The risk of dying from an opioid overdose is higher than that of a car crash. With opioid addiction numbers escalating and killing 400,000 people since 2010, some countries have become creative in an…
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Understanding and Treating Eating Disorders with Storytelling and Metaphor: Friday, February 12th | 11:00am – 1:00pm CT In this didactic and experiential presentation, case studies and clinical examples will be given to show how imagery and metaphor can be effective catalysts in bringing about transformation in disordered eating patterns and in healing eating disorder wounds. …
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Orthorexia is a disruptive obsession with healthy eating that hyper focuses on the quality of food in your diet. You might have a pretty clear vision of what healthy eating looks like: a balanced diet of organic greens and grains, a rainbow of fruits and vegetables, and other sustainably sourced items that contain limited sugars,…
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That feeling when… your company’s website crashes, and you don’t know how to fix it. That was me on Monday of this week. Through a series of unfortunate events and a hosting transfer mishap, I found myself in the middle of a tech nightmare that broke our entire website. My stomach dropped. My…
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A holistic treatment approach considers the whole person rather than just their illness or disorder. A person is made up of different parts that can be physical, emotional, spiritual, or environmental. Addressing all of these different angles can restore balance and bring about wellness, making treatment more successful. Holistic therapy is comprehensive and focuses on…
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