Mindfulness only takes a moment – but that moment is a beautiful space to create balance, peace, and compassion. Erin Iwanusa, LCSW, CDWF, is a psychotherapist and social worker. She is the owner and founder of Taproot Therapy, LCSW, PLLC in New York City. Her practice focuses on mindfulness-based therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She is also a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator, a highly experiential methodology based on the work of Dr. Brené Brown. Mindfulness is a core component to any therapeutic practice, and this podcast is designed to support your own practice, by offering mindfulness and meditation exercises, lessons in mindfulness and our mental health, as well as interviews and talks with other experts in the mental health and wellness field.
What happens when we don't hug people for a while? In this episode, we will explore the science of hugs and why they are so important for our mental health. We will also explore ways in which we can continue to care for ourselves when hugs are not available - whether it's because we are practicing social distancing, we feel uncomfortable hugging someone, or hugging just isn't our thing. Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com with any feedback! Our practice, Taproot Therapy, has openings for incoming clients. If you are interested in starting your mental health journey, let us know! www.taproottherapynyc.com.
Have you ever noticed that you feel good after a long run? Or after a hard cry? That's because our brain is constantly balancing our levels of pain and pleasure. After a painful experience, our brains are meant to increase our dopamine levels to help us feel better. In this episode, we explore the positive painful experiences we can have, such as taking an ice-bath, working out, or watching a sad movie, that are meant to help us feel better. We also talk about how we can feel our painful feelings without letting them take over, and actually feel better as a result. Follow us on Instagram: @taproottherapynyc Email us at erin@taproottherapynyc.com
n today's episode, I speak with Tanya Cole-Lesnick, LCSW and coach since 1995. Tanya's practice focuses on group therapy, and how the power of group can transform our therapy experiences. She has extensive experience in outpatient hospital mental health, private practice, and wellness center settings. From those experiences over the years she has identified her most important focus—helping people to live lives that light them up. She does this by helping clients to access and honor their truth, to change habits that don't serve them, and to heal faulty narratives so that they are living in alignment inside and out. Her work revolves around intimate groups as the sharing of inner worlds and being human together in a safe space is what she finds to be the most powerful way for lives to transform. Follow Tanya on Instagram @tanyathetherapist. To learn more about our groups, including our upcoming DBT groups in April, visit our website at www.taproottherapynyc.com.
Imposter Syndrome is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot these days. But what exactly does it mean, and do we all actually suffer from it? In this episode, we talk about all of the ways we can experience Imposter Syndrome, and ways that you can combat it. Email us at erin@taproottherapynyc.com Follow us on Instagram (@taproottherapynyc) or Facebook (@taprootN).
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that helps us create lasting behavioral change. In this episode, we explore the development of DBT, the creator Marsha Linehan, and what it looks like to be a member of a DBT skills group. Taproot Therapy has its upcoming Spring DBT groups starting! If you are interested in learning more about our groups, visit our website at https://www.taproottherapynyc.com/dialectical-behavior-therapy-skills-group.html. Follow us on Instagram @taproottherapynyc
Building Mastery is a DBT skill that helps you recognize what you are already doing well. It also helps you recognize how good you feel when you are learning new things. It is important to keep track of all of the things we are doing well! Join our next DBT group! Our next 10-week skills group will start Tuesday, April 12! Email Erin at erin@taproottherapynyc.com for more information. Follow us on Instagram: @taproottherapynyc
We use terms like grounding and mindfulness often, but what do they actually mean? In today's episode, I speak with Dr. Alixandra Blackman, a psychologist in New York City. We speak about what these terms mean, and how to integrate them into our routines to enhance our wellbeing, and our mental health journey. Towards the end of the episode, she leads us through a grounding exercise. You can find Dr. Blackman on Instagram @dr_alixandra_blackman. Follow us on Instagram: @taproottherapynyc Send us an email at erin@taproottherapynyc.com
Testing positive for the BRCA gene requires people to make challenging decisions regarding their physical health. Being a BRCA carrier means your rate for various cancers, including breast, ovarian, and melanoma, greatly increase. It requires ongoing medical care. As a result, people often feel anxiety, depression, and a range of other emotions. After her own experience of being a BRCA carrier, Karen Ford, coach and mental health provider, specializes in supporting others who are BRCA carriers. In this conversation, we speak about the mental health concerns that arise with a positive BRCA test, and the dwindling mental health support needed. For more information, email Karen at karen@taproottherapynyc.com. Send us an email at erin@taproottherapynyc.com Follow us on Instagram @taproottherapynyc
There are many types of pregnancy losses one can experience. Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR) is a type of pregnancy loss that often goes undiscussed, and the impact on one's mental health can be noticable. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Julie Bindeman, owner of Integrative Therapy of Greater Washington. We talk about TFMR and how to navigate trauma that comes with loss. You can find Julie on her website: https://greaterwashingtontherapy.com/julie-bindeman-psyd/ Join us for our new podcast coming out later in February, The Miscarriage Therapist! Please rate and review our podcast. We love your feedback!
In today's episode, I share a conversation with professional counselor and perinatal mental health clinician, Jana Glass. Jana is the owner of Supportive Solutions in Atlanta, GA. She specializes in birth trauma and Brainspotting. New information about the Brain is being discovered every day. Services are built on the implicit belief in the brain's ability to change on a neuronal level and heal itself from past trauma and difficult events. Some of the helpful interventions that may be used in your healing process include Brainspotting, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), relaxation skills to manage stress and anxiety, expressive therapist such as art, play, storytelling, and examining how your thoughts lead to emotions lead to behavior and creating healthy patterns (also known as Cognitive Behavior Therapy). You can find Jana at her website: https://www.supportivesolutionsga.com Follow us on Instagram: @Taproottherapynyc Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com
Taproot Therapy provides free monthly webinars! This month, we spoke about Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Shame Resilience. This is a great webinar for any providers out there, but it is also helpful for everyone to listen to. We explore how our language can be inherently shame inducing, and how we can change our language, as well as our systems of care, to support ourselves and others. We reference Kristin Neff's research on self-compassion (you can find her at www.self-compassion.org), and Dr. Brené Brown's research on shame resilience (www.brenebrown.com). To register for next month's free webinar, send me an email at erin@taproottherapynyc.com. Join our newsletter for monthly updates about Taproot Therapy! Email me to sign up.
We all know that sleep is crucial to our wellbeing! And we hear a lot about how to improve our sleep routines and sleep hygiene. In this episode, I'm going to focus more on the neuroscience behind sleep and our circadian rhythms. We talk about the PLEASE skill in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which focuses on sleep. We talk about natural ways to improve your sleep, and we talk about ways to reduce anxiety around getting good sleep. Send me your sleep routines! What helps you sleep? Send us an email or a voice memo to erin@taproottherapynyc.com In this episode, I mention a wonderful podcast, The Huberman Lab. For those of you interested in learning more about sleep from a neuroscience perspective, listen to The Huberman Lab: https://hubermanlab.com. Follow us on Instagram (@TaprootTherapyNYC) and Facebook (@TaprootN).
Our brains are hardwired for negativity! A negativity bias is our brain's ability to focus on the negative events of our lives. As a result, we focus heavily on the negative aspects of our lives, and tend to downplay, or even ignore, the positives. In this episode, we explore the negativity bias, as well as mindfulness skills to help you increase your ability to focus on the positive aspects of your day. Do you have an idea for an episode? Reach out to us! Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com. Follow us on Instagram (@Taproottherapynyc) and Facebook (@TaprootN). Therapists at our practice have openings and are available to see you! If you are interested in starting therapy, please reach out to us. We have sliding scale options, and we are in-network with Cigna. Email Erin (erin@taproottherapynyc.com) for more information.
In our final episode of the season, we offer one final tip for the holidays: moderating your alcohol use. If you are hoping to moderate your alcohol use this holiday season, or abstain entirely, this episode covers some helpful tips and tools to support you. I also talk about some of my favorite alcohol substitutes for beer, wine, mocktails, and a mocktail recipe book. How do you moderate your alcohol consumption? Send us your ideas at erin@taproottherapynyc.com. Booze-Free Craft Cocktails Curious Elixirs: https://curiouselixirs.com/ Athletic Brewing Company: www.athleticbrewing.com Acid League Wine Proxies: www.acidleague.com My favorite mocktail recipe book, Drinking for Two, by Diana Licalzi and Kerry Benson ----- Taproot Therapy is starting its next Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills group in January 2022! Find out more on our website at: https://www.taproottherapynyc.com/dialectical-behavior-therapy-skills-group.html Early bird pricing special ends 12/28! Sign up by 12/28 and save $80 on the cost of the group.
In today's episode, I speak with child and play therapist, Brooke Brown. Brooke is a therapist at our practice, Taproot Therapy. In this episode, we talk about all of the ways we can support children during the holidays, as well as ways in which we can support ourselves. Send us an email at erin@taproottherapynyc.com. Follow us on Instagram @TaprootTherapyNYC
The holidays can be a tidal wave of emotions: stress, joy, love, connection, overwhelm! In this episode, I outline some skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) that will be helpful in navigating all of your emotions this holiday season. Using skills from mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, practicing tools this holiday season might help with the ups-and-downs this time can bring. Follow us on Instagram (@taproottherapynyc) and Facebook (@taprootN). Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com.
Happy Thanksgiving! To celebrate this year, we are sharing our previous episodes on our gratitude challenge. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter : @TaprootTherapyNYC
DEARMAN is an interpersonal effectiveness skill that helps us speak with others as we assert ourselves, or as we practice saying no to situations. It is an incredibly helpful and effective tool that we can use in challenging conversations. For more information, visit our blog: https://www.taproottherapynyc.com/blog-dialectical-behavior-therapy-skills/dearman-interpersonal-effectiveness Erin will be hosting a 5-day Dialectical Behavior Therapy Foundational course for therapists and clinicians in February 2022! For more information, or to sign up, visit our website at www.taproottherapynyc.com or www.eriniwanusalcsw.com.
In today's episode, we explore the Dialectical Behavior Therapy skill, IMPROVE the moment. This acronym is a helpful tool when we are feeling distressed and need to distract ourselves from a challenging moment. By using imagery, meaning, relaxation, vacations, encouragement, and mindfulness, we can help ourselves in challenging moments and in times of crisis. If you want to read about this skill, check out our blog: https://www.taproottherapynyc.com/blog-dialectical-behavior-therapy-skills/improve-the-moment Follow us on Instagram (@taproottherapynyc) and Facebook (@TaprootN). Email us at erin@taproottherapynyc.com, and find us at www.taproottherapynyc.com.
We all need rest and relaxation! And yet, we live in a world that does not prioritize rest, and it's viewed as weakness. Enter Katherine May! In her book, “Wintering,” she uses winter as a metaphor to help us lean into our difficult times with grace, love and support. We use the winter every season to care for ourselves, and her book helps us see the winters we all have throughout our lives. To learn more about Katherine May, visit her website at https://katherine-may.co.uk/. Find us at www.taproottherapynyc.com. Follow us on Instagram (@taproottherapynyc) and Facebook (@TaprootN).
This episode explores the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skill, Opposite Action to Emotion. This skill teaches us to actively behave in opposition to our unwanted emotions. For example, if you are feeling sad and want to stay on your couch all day, get up and move around. This can be a challenging skill to implement, and like all skills, it takes practice. You can also read about this skill, and many other DBT skills, on our DBT skills blog on our website: www.taproottherapynyc.com. If you have any questions, email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com. Follow us on Instagram (@taproottherapynyc) and Facebook (@TaprootN)!
Erin is on vacation this week, so we are re-releasing one of our more popular episodes, Wise Mind! Wise Mind is a mindfulness skill in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) that helps us differentiate between our emotional mind and our rational mind. We need both in our lives! Our emotional mind helps us process emotions: we get passionate about causes, we fall in love, we snuggle with our pets. Our rational mind helps us process facts, think through problems, and solve problems. Both on their own can be problematic. When we are in challenging situations, we might tend to live in one mind or the other. Wise Mind, however, helps us integrate both our emotions and our rational thoughts to respond to challenging situations. Our 10-week DBT skills group starting 10/13 is full! But don't worry - we have another group starting in January, 2022. Please reach out to Erin if you are interested in joining that group. Rate us and leave us a review! For any questions, comments, or feedback, email Erin at Erin@taproottherapynyc.com. You can also follow us Instagram (@taproottherapynyc) or Facbook (@TaprootN).
In today's episode, I speak with Jennifer Ciraulo, psychotherapist and co-founder of Sacred Spaces, a therapy practice in New York City and New Jersey that focuses on spirituality. Jennifer and I discuss how to integrate spirituality into your daily routine, the importance of having a spiritual practice, and how to integrate our wellness and psychotherapy journeys with spirituality. To learn more, visit Sacred Spaces at https://www.sacredspacesnyc.com/. If you want more information, have feedback, or just want to say hi, email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com. You can also find us on Instagram (@taproottherapynyc) or Facebook (@TaprootN).
In today's episode, I speak with Kelli Morin, a sex and intimacy therapist in New York City and New Jersey. In this episode, we talk about the importance of sex therapy, and advocating to make it a part of our conversations and wellness. We address the importance of mindfulness in addressing intimacy, creating space for difficult conversations, and exploring our lifelong relationship with our bodies and our identities. Learn more about Kelli at her website: www.kellimorin.com.
In today's episode, we continue our discussion on miscarriage and pregnancy loss. I cover helpful tools for navigating our emotions after a pregnancy loss, including honoring your grief, building your support circle, navigating feelings of shame, and self-care. I also review the themes covered in Dr. Brené Brown's book, Rising Strong, and how her research can be vital to our healing process. For more information on Brené Brown: https://brenebrown.com/ You can follow our blog, for more information on supporting yourself through pregnancy loss. Check out our latest post: Tips for Surviving a Miscarriage (https://www.eriniwanusalcsw.com/blog-inspiration--resources/tips-for-surviving-a-miscarriage). If you are experiencing a pregnancy loss, and want support, trained therapists are there to help you! Use Postpartum Support International's directory to find a clinician near you: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/provider-directory/ Erin is also certified in perinatal mental health, with a specialization in recurrent pregnancy loss, stillbirth, miscarriage, and termination for medical reasons. Contact Erin at erin@taproottherapynyc.com, or visit our website: www.taproottherapynyc.com. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook!
Erin is wrapping up her Labor Day vacation, so we will bring you one of our most listened to episodes on Radical Acceptance. Radical acceptance is a skill in Dialectical Behavior Therapy) that teaches us to fully accept our present feelings or situation without judgment. It is what allows us to experience pain, which is unavoidable, without suffering, which is optional. Radical acceptance does not mean we approve of unwanted behaviors or situations. Rather, it allows us to see things for exactly how they are, and once we can do that, we know where to make changes. A meditation practice starts at 6:57. Our practice has openings! If you are interested in DBT, or speaking with a therapist, reach out to us: www.taproottherapynyc.com. You can also email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!
In this episode, I bring you a conversation I had with Tracy Gilmour-Nimoy, psychotherapist and owner of TGN Therapy in San Diego. Tracy is certified in perinatal Mental Health health, and specializes in working with individuals experiencing issues with fertility, high-risk pregnancies, traumatic deliveries, pregnancy terminations, pregnancy loss (miscarriage and stillbirth) and trauma related to these experiences. Tracy herself is a pregnancy loss survivor, and a fierce advocate for maternal mental health. Tracy can be found at www.tgntherapy.com. We at Taproot Therapy also specialize in pregnancy loss and perinatal mental health. If you have experienced a loss, traumatic delivery, or troubles with conceiving, help is available!
Erin is on vacation this week, so we are rebooting our most downloaded episode! Self-Compassion is the act of caring for yourself the way you would a loved one. This episode explores practicing self-compassion, based on the research from Dr. Kristin Neff. Dr. Neff identifies three main components of self-compassion: self-kindness, mindfulness, and common humanity. We will explore these concepts, as well as ways we can practice self-compassion. For more information on Kristin Neff - https://self-compassion.org To take her self-compassion scale, visit https://self-compassion.org/test-how-self-compassionate-you-are/. For more information on Brené Brown - https://brenebrown.com. Here you will find a link to her podcast, Unlocking Us, as well as information on all of her books. For more information on Emily Nagoski, - https://www.emilynagoski.com.
How many times have we said to ourselves, “how do I know what to do when I'm feeling stressed/anxious/sad?” It can be hard to identify what we need in various moments. Today, we will explore a few ways we can check in with ourselves to identify what we need to support ourselves. We explore the states of acceptance and change, as well as giving ourselves validation, skill building, cheerleading, and time to process our emotions. We also explore the stages of change: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. Follow us on Instagram (@taproottherapynyc) and Facebook (@TaprootN). Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com
The cognitive triangle is a tool in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that connects our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. If we change our thoughts or behaviors, then our feeling will change as well. This episode explores this skill and how we can apply it. We also explore anxiety when it is adaptive, and when it becomes maladaptive. Read more about it on our blog on our website, www.taproottherapynyc.com. Follow us on Instagram (@taproottherapynyc) and Facebook (@TaprootN). Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com.
As we transition back to our lives as they were before COVID-19, it is important that we care for our wellness. Wellness is engaging in small acts and routines throughout the day that don't just help us survive, but thrive. In this episode, we explore what we can do to care for ourselves as we potentially return to in-person work, begin seeing friends and family more frequently, and engage in activities we used to participate in. We explore the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skill, PLEASE. We talk about the play research done by Stuart Brown. And, we present a wellness assessment that you can find on our blog (www.ErinIwanusalcsw.com). Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com to connect! Connect with us on Instagram (@taproottherapynyc) and Facebook (@taprootN).
Dialectical Behavior Therapy's distress tolerance skills are used to support us when we are feeling distressed or overwhelmed. Sometimes, when we feel our feelings, we can't respond to them in the way we would like to - either because we are in a space where we can't (like at a work meeting), or we are feeling our emotion very intensely. Self-soothing is a distress tolerance skill that uses our senses to soothe our distress. By finding soothing things we can see, hear, taste, touch, or smell, our emotions become soothed as well. For more information on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), visit our blog on our website: www.taproottherapynyc.com, and click on the “Blogs” tab. Reach out to our practice with any questions or feedback! Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com. Our practice is accepting new clients! If you're interested in starting therapy, our team is ready to work with you. Email us to schedule your free 15-minute consultation.
These are BIG words! But what do each of them mean? In this episode, we explore how validation, connection and love help us come closer together, and become closer with ourselves. We love your feedback! And we love connecting with you! Rate us or leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram (@taproottherapynyc) or Facebook (@TaprootN). Send me an email at erin@taproottherapynyc.com.
Empathy is a skill and a choice we make. Empathy is not something we do naturally, and we have to practice it. In this episode, we talk about the steps to practice empathy, and why practicing empathy is one of the most vulnerable things we do. Visit our website for more show notes (www.taproottherapynyc.com) Reach out with any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes at erin@taproottherapynyc.com! On the episode, I reference Brené Brown speaking on empathy. You can watch it here: https://brenebrown.com/videos/rsa-short-empathy/
As we are emerging out of this pandemic, it is important to be mindful of comparative suffering. Comparative suffering is the ranking and ordering of pain - both our pain and others' pain. Doing this leads to disconnection, lack of empathy, and a decrease in self-compassion. Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com. Visit our website at www.taproottherapynyc.com. Our practice is open and is accepting new clients! Our team is ready to work with you. Reach out to schedule your free 15-minute consultation!
Welcome to Season 2 of A Mindful Moment! In this episode, we talk about a DBT skill, Riding the Wave of Emotion. Our emotions rise and fall naturally. In fact, the intensity of our emotions only last for approximately 90 seconds. This skill helps us ride out those 90 seconds, and also helps us mindfully track the wave of our emotion. Rate and review us! Share this episode with a friend. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com.
In this episode, we review another skill from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): ACCEPTS. ACCEPTS is an acronym we can use when we are experiencing challenging emotions. ACCEPTS stands for Activities, Contribution, Comparison, Emotions (or Opposite Emotion), Pushing Away, Thoughts, and Sensations. Listen and learn how to use this skill! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook (@taproottherapynyc)
Welcome to the final day of the DBT challenge! Today, we talk about emotion regulation, and how to recognize positive experiences in your day. Practicing emotion regulation is a preventative measure to support our emotional wellbeing. If you want to learn more about DBT, join our upcoming therapy groups on 4/19! Check out our website for more information : www.taproottherapynyc.com. Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com. Follow us on Facebook (@TaprootN) and Instagram (@taproottherapynyc).
Listen to Day 3 of our DBT Challenge! Today, we talk about interpersonal effectiveness skills. Interpersonal effectiveness skills help us when we struggle to navigate our relationships when we are feeling anxious or depressed. In this episode, we talk about the skill FAST. It is an acronym for how to take care of ourselves while we interact with others. Join us for day 3 of our DBT challenge! Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com and let me know how the challenge is going for you! Follow us on Instagram (@taproottherapynyc) and Facebook (@TaprootN).
For Day 2 of our challenge, we are focusing on Distress Tolerance. Distress Tolerance is one of the skill modules in DBT, and it provides tools for how to cope when we are in distressing situations. This episode explores the distress tolerance skill of distraction. We talk about the big difference between distraction (which is helpful!) and avoidance (which is not helpful!). We also talk about three ways we can effectively practice distraction techniques. Listen to the end to hear your challenge assignment for the day. And, join me tomorrow for day 3 of our DBT challenge, when we will talk about interpersonal effectiveness skills. Follow us on Facebook (@TaprootN) and Instagram (@taproottherapynyc). If you like what you hear, or have questions, comments, feedback, or anything else, email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com. Let us know how you're doing with the DBT challenge! Reach out with any questions about your challenge assignments.
Join us on our DBT challenge! DBT is an evidence-based therapeutic model. It has four skill modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation. Over the next four days, we will walk you through each of these modules. Today’s challenge: mindfulness! Follow along with the challenge on Instagram (@taproottherapynyc) and Facebook (@TaprootN).
Last week, we spoke about the intense feelings of grief we might experience. In this episode, we talk about how we can continue moving through our lives as we are grieving. We discuss daily living tasks, such as feeding ourselves, caring for our children, and getting good sleep. We also talk about larger tasks, such as returning to work. We explore specific skills that can support you during these challenging times. What are tools that have helped you? Share them with me! Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com. You can also follow us on Facebook (@TaprootN) and Instagram (@Taproottherapynyc).
In this episode, we talk about pregnancy loss, and the experience of shame and grief. Erin Iwanusa, LCSW, CDWF, is a therapist who has experienced her own pregnancy loss. Erin discusses her own experience, as well as what felt helpful as she moved through her grief. By sharing our stories with others, we create community, foster healing, and decrease feelings of shame and isolation. Email Erin at erin@taproottherapynyc.com. For more information on Helen Abbott and her work, visit www.BeyondPregnancyLoss.com. Follow Taproot on Instagram (@taproottherapynyc.com) and Facebook (@TaprootN).
It's one thing to know all of the research behind burnout and self-care, but how do we make it work for us? Often, I hear people say, "This is great information. Now, what do I do with this?" This episode answers that question. This episode will talk about creating individualized self-care plans, plans that work specifically for us! Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com. Follow us on: Instagram (@TaprootTherapyNYC) Facebook (@TaprootTherapyNYC)
Let’s talk burnout. What does it mean? How do we know we are burned out? And what can we do to help ourselves through it? If you’re tired, stressed, approaching burnout, in burnout, or maybe you’re feeling good but want to prepare for burnout prevention, this episode is for you! Stay tuned until the end to hear some exciting updates about Taproot Therapy! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook (@taproottherapynyc). Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com.
Loving Kindness Meditation
What happens when we don’t hug people for a while? In this episode, we will explore the science of hugs and why they are so important for our mental health. We will also explore ways in which we can continue to care for ourselves when hugs are not available - whether it’s because we are practicing social distancing, we feel uncomfortable hugging someone, or hugging just isn’t our thing. Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com with any feedback! Our practice, Taproot Therapy, has openings for incoming clients. If you are interested in starting your mental health journey, let us know! www.taproottherapynyc.com.
In this episode, we explore how a scarcity mindset can impact our wellbeing. We also explore how we can shift to an abundance mindset practice. For more information on the research article mentioned in the show: https://www.pnas.org/content/116/24/11699.short Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com for more information, or just to say hello! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, @taproot_therapy_nyc
Wise Mind is a skill in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. It is the integration of our emotional mind and our logical mind. Learn about the skill, and join me in a Wise Mind practice at the end of the episode. You can also read our blog post about Wise Mind on our website: www.taproottherapynyc.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! If you have any thoughts, questions, feedback, or simply want to say hello, email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com.
2020 - what a year! As we wrap up 2020, it’s vital to take some time to review our year. In this episode, we talk about the importance of reviewing our year to set ourselves up for a hopeful 2021. Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Join me in my conversation with Matthew, a musician and film editor. In our talk, he addresses the vulnerability in his creative endeavors, as well as a ambiguous grief involved in recognizing when our professional and creative pursuits do not go as planned. Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com with any questions, comments, or feedback! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
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