Podcasts about connectfulness

Dear listeners, for this month's episode, we decided to do something a little different.  Instead of interviewing a special guest, we've turned the tables and your host has become the guest!  Out of curiosity and a sense of play (two things we adore here at Connectfulness), Rebecca agreed to be interviewed by our podcast editor, https://alhoberman.com/ (Al Hoberman), who is also a fabulous music therapist.  Together, they let the conversation meander where it will, delving into topics like why we can never be “healed and ready” for a relationship before entering into it, the importance of knowing oneself (and why it feels so scary at first), implicit and conscious memories, the burden of generational survival mechanisms and why they should be celebrated and released, and the power that lies in letting things get awkward. This episode was really fun to record.  We hope it's equally fun for you to listen in.  Should we do more of these?  Do you have questions you'd like us to unpack?  Let us know by emailing us at podcast@connectfulness.com or through our contact page. RESOURCES:If you want to dive in deeper, consider joining our https://whydoesmypartner.com/events/p/bootcamp-feb2022 (Relationship Bootcamp) or exploring Rebecca's offerings to deepen your relational skills and expand your self-care. Learn more at https://my.captivate.fm/connectfulness.com/offerings (connectfulness.com) Also, please check out our sister podcast, https://whydoesmypartner.com/ (Why Does My Partner). This podcast is not a substitute for counseling with a licensed provider.

Dr. Stan Tatkin and Kara Hoppe, psychotherapists and co-authors of Baby Bomb: A Relationship Survival Guide for New Parents, join the podcast to share their wisdom on creating secure, purposeful relationships in a world that is indifferent to us.  They explain why this relationship is so imperative, especially when it comes to raising healthy, happy children. Stan and Kara both bring a wealth of understanding of neurobiology and personal relational experience to this conversation. We talk about the importance of humor, how suffering can motivate us toward change, and how we can shift from being feeling-centered to purpose-centered in our relationship.  All of this ultimately makes us better parents and creates a secure relational foundation for our children.  In other words, this is how we parents can make it through the overwhelm, heal wounds for future generations, and begin to create the world we want to live in. Whether you're expecting your first child, are deep in the throes of raising children already, or just want to be a parent someday, this conversation is for you.  RESOURCES:Learn more about Dr. Stan Tatkin, his upcoming trainings and retreats and more at https://www.thepactinstitute.com/ (https://www.thepactinstitute.com/)  Follow him on social media: https://twitter.com/drstantatkin (Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/PactTrainingInstitute (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/drstantatkin/ (Instagram) Learn more about Kara Hoppe and her upcoming virtual retreats for couples at https://www.karahoppe.com/ (https://www.karahoppe.com/)  Follow her on social media: https://twitter.com/kara_hoppe (Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/karahoppetherapy (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/karahoppe/ (Instagram) Buy their book, Baby Bomb: A Relationship Survival Guide for New Parents, on https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Bomb-Relationship-Survival-Parents/dp/168403731X (Amazon) or https://bookshop.org/books/baby-bomb-a-relationship-survival-guide-for-new-parents/9781684037315 (Bookshop.org). Listen to Rebecca's conversation with Dr. Stan Tatkin from Season 1 of the Connectfulness podcast, https://connectfulness.com/episode/006-stan-tatkin (Episode 6 “Why Are Relationships Difficult? With Stan Tatkin”) https://connectfulness.com/ (connectfulness.com) If you enjoyed this episode and want to dive in deeper, consider joining one of Rebecca's online offerings to deepen your relational skills and expand your Self care. Learn more at https://connectfulness.com/offerings (connectfulness.com/offerings) Also, please check out the new http://whydoesmypartner.com/ (WHY DOES MY PARTNER) short form weekly podcast. This podcast is not a substitute for counseling with a licensed provider.

On this episode, La Shanda and her guest, Rebecca Wong, discuss the importance of repairing relational ruptures in breaking generational trauma cycles. Books Mentioned This Episode: The Power of Discord: Why the Ups and Downs of Relationships Are the Secret to Building Intimacy, Resilience, and Trust by Claudia Gold and Edward Tronick For More Information on Rebecca Wong connectfulness.com Facebook: @connectfulness Instagram: @connectfulness LinkedIn: @connectfulness Twitter: @connectfulness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSCFN-u2rISucbLmTDNIY6A For more information about Labors of Love Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting Twitter: @LaborsofLove513 Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelaborsoflove/support

Get Hunter's book, Raising Good Humans now! Click here to order and get book bonuses! It has been over a month since schools were canceled and normal life ended due to the coronavirus outbreak, and it’s hard on everyone. What attitudes and approaches can we take to hold ourselves and our children with wisdom and compassion? How do we come out of this more resilient than before? Therapist Rebecca Wong comes back on the Mindful Mama podcast to help us through these chaotic times.  Takeaways: We are all in a shared trauma reality right now. Emotional resilience is more important than schoolwork. We can focus on what we can control and compassion. Rebecca is a relationship therapist, mentor, and host of the Connectfulness Practice podcast. She created the Connectfulness® method to bypass the symptoms of disconnection and address the root cause, allowing you to work towards wholeness in all areas of your life. Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!) ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches smart, thoughtful parents on how to create calm and cooperation in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide. Be a part of the tribe! Join the Mindful Parenting membership. Download the audio training, Mindfulness For Moms (The Superpower You Need) for free! It's at mindfulmomguide.com. Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com.

Standout Quotes:They see my whole mess and they love me anyway. (Traci Ruble)My heart is never wrong.  It's just getting in there that is the challenge. (Traci Ruble)Boundaries are about finding that balance between connection and protection. (Rebecca Wong)Rebecca Wong's spirit and her way of being are so audible in the way she speaks, breaths, takes long pauses to take in an interaction fully, and to let connection drive how she relates. I am thrilled you get to meet her here. I hope you will join me in listening to one of my favorite podcasts, up for an award.  Find Rebecca's therapy work and her podcast at Connectfulness. Biography: Rebecca WongAll of my life, I’ve been fascinated by what it means to be human together.This has driven me deep into the study of art, film and storytelling, experiential learning, relationships, sexuality, the human reproductive life cycle, the transmission of intergenerational trauma, parenthood, attachment, loss and human behavior, and performance. And the same drive has guided me to deepen my professional studies into Relational Life and Sex Therapy. My experiential teaching style draws from a range of leadership experiences over the past decades ranging from Wilderness Field Instructor to TMI Project Workshop Facilitator.I admire Rebecca so much even though we have never seen each other in real life. I consider her a wise sage who has balanced challenging the status quo with grace and artistry few have matched, imho.  While out wandering through the woods, I had a thought.  "Maybe I should talk about why I am doing this podcast on the podcast."  But I want to be "in discovery" and "in connection" - not rehearsed.As I listen to my own words here, I can hear how internal I am.  But what is more, you can hear how being 'in connection' as Rebecca does so well, allows you to go deeper.  Rebecca captures the essence of my heart and I learned about myself and for that, I am so grateful to get to be in dialogue with her.  You can find more out about Rebecca on her website here.

Hunter talks to Rebecca Wong about How To Take Care Of Fear. What do we do with our fears? They tend to creep up on us, leading to experiences of anxiety that keep us from being present. In this podcast episode, Rebecca Wong, LCSWR, teaches us that fear can be our friend and our teacher, showing us where to tend and heal. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Our parents and ancestors can pass down wounds, but also calluses, and resilience 2. As we heal, we also heal backwards and forwards in generations 3. We can tend to the fearful childhood version of ourselves Rebecca is a relationship therapist, mentor and host of the Connectfulness Practice podcast. She created the Connectfulness® method to bypass the symptoms of disconnection and address the root cause, allowing you to work towards wholeness in all areas of your life.  Website: connectfulness.com Social Media Links: @connectfulness (pretty much everywhere) Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!) ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches overstressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in yoga & mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide, and is the creator of the Mindful Parenting course. Download the audio training, Mindfulness For Moms (The Superpower You Need) for free! It's at mindfulmomguide.com. Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com.

Welcome to today’s show!   WHAT WE’LL LEARN:   What is Connectfulness  How getting in touch with your “root stock” is so important How to get in touch with your 100 year old self: an exercise Why breathing with one’s mouth open is an important reminder What is the practice of being seen How we’re taught at birth to put on blinders Recovery while in relationships and how those relationships may support the addiction Why most of us may be codependent at some point in our lives Why is relational recovery important When self-esteem is a problem: How we can shift from contempt to compassion Can one be lonely or can one inhabit solitude and be okay What are micro practices How to identify what brings us calm RESOURCES MENTIONED   Brene’ Brown Pia Mellody Terry Real/Relational Life Living Women Who Run with The Wolves Connectfulness.com For more info, head over to atheistsinrecovery.com and subscribe to our email list. And thank you for listening!   Leave an honest review on ITUNES.  Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.   Subscribe on ITUNES

Episode 2-Common Misconceptions About Multicultural Competence Episode 2 Introduction This episode focuses on six specific commonly held misconceptions about multicultural competence that serve as obstacles to staying on the lifelong journey of multicultural competence. Episode 2 Summary The six misconceptions discussed in this podcast episode are: • multicultural refers only to race and ethnicity • multicultural competence requires only learning about the ways in which “they” (marginalized people) are different from “us” (dominant group) • that 3-credit course on multiculturalism required in all approved graduate mental health programs gives you everything that you need to be multiculturally competent • if you are a member of a marginalized group, then your life experiences with marginalization have earned you a Ph.D. in multicultural competence and • your good intentions are what matter most. Episode 2 Reflection Reflection Exercise It’s a good idea to sit down with your feet flat on the floor, your spine straight and body as relaxed as possible. Take a few more deep breaths and slowly release them. Now think about the six misperceptions discussed in this episode. (see above episode summary) Have you held any of these misconceptions? If so, which one has felt most true for you. What do you think might be the source of that belief? If you still hold this belief, what do you think would have to happen for you to reconsider the accuracy of this belief? If your belief has already shifted, what do you belief allowed you to open to a shift in this belief? Resources Mentioned CEMPSYCH, LLC email signup CEMPSYCH, LLC CEMPSYCH, LLC Facebook Page Bad Fit Documentary Additional Information about Bad Fit Documentary November 1 Workshop at Columbia University’s Center for Complicated Grief-The Influences of Religion and Spirituality on Grief and Mourning: Implications for Grief Counseling Racial Trauma: Theory, Research, and Healing Special issue of American Psychologist January 2019 pdf Tina Malia Gratitude I am grateful that you have found this podcast. My wish is that something in this episode will resonate with you in some way. Perhaps, it will help you to see yourself and/or other multicultural beings in a different light. Even more, I hope it sparks something that connects you more deeply to your heart chakra. I am also grateful for the invitation from Rebecca Wong to appear as a guest on her Connectfulness podcast to discuss more about multicultural competence. Rebecca reached out to me and offered to be a mentor when I first spoke aloud of my intention to create this podcast. She was one of the first individuals to listen to the podcast when it launched. Rebecca-thank you for truly seeing me and recognizing the importance of this work. To beautiful composer and songstress Tina Malia, I offer my deepest gratitude for giving me permission to use portions of your song The Lost Frontier from the CD of same title, as the intro and outro of this podcast. Connecting I hope you will share this and future episodes of the Reflections on Multicultural Competence podcast with your friends, family, and colleagues on social media. I want to encourage you to leave a review of this podcast episode-but with one caveat. Topics related to multiculturalism can be challenging and have the potential to be upsetting. The purpose of the podcast is to encourage reflection on aspects of multicultural competence, particularly our own biases and assumptions. So, I would like to encourage you to consider a moment of mindfulness-being present to what you are feeling and thinking without overreacting-before writing a review. Thank you!

Dr. Stephen Snyder is a sex and relationship therapist, Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, and the author of the acclaimed sex and relationship book, LOVE WORTH MAKING: How to Have Ridiculously Great Sex in a Long-Lasting Relationship.   In this episode, Dr Snyder and I discuss:   The nature of desire and why you don’t need it.  Why we make ourselves crazy trying to cultivate desire instead of a-tuning ourselves to our long term partners through mindful moments of inspiration.  Why frustration is a good thing in relationships. Why your goal should be to get dumb and happy with your partner (according to Dr. Synder, this is the ticket to keep a long term erotic connection simmering). How to be seen, speak up, and find your voice.  Selfishness + making it easy.  Focus on wanting to consuming your partner — eroticism is about taking selfish joy in the other person’s existence inside the bedroom. And outside the bedroom, being able to assert what you need, think and feel even when the other needs thinks and feels something different; this is what creates the core of the couples confidence and creativity together.  Why pressure tends to make the erotic mind rebel.  Dr Synder says “given that our erotic selves are ultimately such small children, what we really want to do is be good parents to our erotic children.”  And we also touch on setting limits for ourselves in the 21st century, especially when it comes to enactments.    RESOURCES: Find Dr Snyder online at loveworthmaking.com and sexualityresource.com Sometimes a change in surroundings can make all the difference. Come away with your partner and combine the core elements of a spa retreat with a personalized deep dive into Connectfulness® couple therapy, and return home restored and deeply aware of your relational patterns. I’m booking one Private Couples Intensive Retreat Experiences per month. Learn more at connectfulness.com/intensive Learn more about my relationship therapy practice in NY at connectfulness.com Join the Connectfulness® Community connectfulness.com/community Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook  

This is a special conversation about making a pivot in your business in order to get closer to what you’re meant to do. Rebecca and I each get personal about the pivots we’re each moving through and we talk about the retreat we’re hosting in 2019 for YOU.   Topics Discussed In This Episode: Owning the work you’re best at Revisioning your business Thinking about your body of work and what legacy you’re creating Mindset issues that come up when you push the boundaries of your business The Signature Heart And Soul Business Retreat: A retreat for entrepreneurs who are expanding and stepping into bigger leadership (LINK)   Letting go of what’s no longer working in your business The process of rebranding during a pivot (both Annie and Rebecca’s experiences) Rebecca’s pivot to Connectfulness (https://connectfulness.com/ Annie’s pivot to Rebel Therapist (https://rebeltherapist.me/) Show notes at http://coachingwithannie.com/podcast/85

This is a special conversation about making a pivot in your business in order to get closer to what you’re meant to do. Annie and I each get personal about the pivots we’re each moving through and we talk about the retreat we’re hosting in 2019 for YOU.   Topics Discussed In This Episode:   Owning the work you’re best at Revisioning your business Thinking about your body of work and what legacy you’re creating Mindset issues is that come up when you push the boundaries of your business The Signature Heart And Soul Business Retreat: A retreat for entrepreneurs who are expanding and stepping into bigger leadership: https://connectfulness.com/signature-retreat Letting go of what’s no longer working in your business The process of rebranding during a pivot (both Annie and Rebecca’s experiences) Rebecca’s pivot to Connectfulness (https://connectfulness.com/) Annie’s pivot to Rebel Therapist (https://rebeltherapist.me/)     Resources Discussed: Join us for two FREE virtual retreats that offer a small taste of the kind of transformative work that will happen over the four days of our Signature Retreat:    Change Your Relationship With Imposter Syndrome on 12/14/2018  https://connectfulness.com/events/imposter-syndrome   What's Your Most Powerful Leadership Style? on 2/20/2019 https://connectfulness.com/events/leadership-style     Listen above or on your favorite podcast platform.

For so many of us we don't have a strong sense of what we want in our lives. We spend a lot of time doing what we think will make us happy or what we think others want. Connectfulness is the process of defining what we really want for ourselves so that we can show up in our lives and relationships in a more authentic way. Rebecca Wong is a couples therapist who works with couples in a deep way. She also works with therapists through one on one coaching, her mentorship program, and the signature retreat.  The Couples Therapist Couch is the podcast for Couples Therapists about the practice of couples therapy. The host, Shane Birkel, interviews an expert in the field of couples therapy each week. Please subscribe to the podcast for more great episodes. Get your free copy of The Comparison of 7 different Models of Couples Therapy. Click here to join the Couples Therapist Couch Facebook Group. Check out Rebecca's website at connectfulness.com Find out more about her retreat and mentorship programs

Welcome back to Therapy Chat! In today’s episode host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C re-visits her interview with Rebecca Wong, LCSW-R.  Rebecca Wong, LCSW-R, a relationship therapist in New Paltz, NY, the creator of Connectfulness, and co-host of the upcoming Practice Of Being Seen podcast. Rebecca talks about using play in her couples work, as well as how our attachment relates to our ability to trust our partners. Rebecca explains that needing attention is not a bad thing – it’s normal. She talks about the concept of being seen, in relationships and in our work with clients. She and Laura discuss getting out of our heads and into our bodies to connect with our partners, other people in our lives and as therapists, how we can connect with our clients. Rebecca explains how using animal-assisted therapy with dogs and horses helps us understand our emotions as shown in our bodies. Rebecca describes her five-step process of Connectfulness, a research-based practice she developed and uses with her couples therapy clients. She talks about all the things we do to avoid uncomfortable feelings and how those things interfere with connection.  Resources http://connectfulness.com Please consider supporting Therapy Chat by becoming a member on Patreon! Just $1 a month would make a huge impact to keep Therapy Chat going strong! To learn more: https://patreon.com/TherapyChat - members get special perks and swag too! Register now for the next Daring Way™ and Relational Equine Assisted Learning retreat: https://laurareaganlcswc.com/retreat Leave me a message via Speakpipe by going to https://therapychatpodcast.com and clicking on the green Speakpipe button. Thank you for listening to Therapy Chat! Please be sure to go to iTunes and leave a rating and review, subscribe and download episodes. You can also download the Therapy Chat app on iTunes by clicking here.

Welcome to Beyond the Couch, a show devoted to celebrating you in your amazing life. Thank you for tuning in. You can also Subscribe to auto-download new podcast episodes to your Apple or Android device. After you listen to a few episodes, please consider leaving an honest rating and review of how the podcast has helped your transformation journey. This helps the information reach more of the people who are going through the same journey. Be sure to get an intro to Mindfulness with my cheat sheet and bonus audio sample here: http://www.subscribepage.com/w6h6i6 Overview: Rebecca Wong is a relationship therapist, consultant, and cohost of the Practice Of Being Seen podcast. She's also the creator of Connectfulness, a research-based practice that encourages you to explore and embrace every aspect of your humanity – including everything that’s marvelous and all that’s messy. Rebecca has discovered that the meaning we make of our life’s story is where it all comes together. But staying engaged in the process of discovering that meaning –  that is often our greatest challenge. So she invites her clients to get curious about what works and what doesn't to make space for compassion, intimacy and the ability to slow down and capture the littlest moments.  Rebecca believes that when you truly see yourself, you create the ripple that allows you to be the change you wish to see in the world - and that invites everyone around you to do the same. And she dreams that we can collectively learn, grow and lean into the possibility of leaving behind a more resilient and compassionate planet then we were born into. Rebecca practices as an LCSW-R in NY's Hudson Valley where she also resides with her husband, their spunky children and a handful of four legged furry mischief makers.  To help us build and nurture those unshakeable connections that enhance our lives, Rebecca gave us four steps:  1. Practice NOTICING what you're feeling and what you need 2. Practice NAMING those feelings and needs 3. Practice AWARENESS so that you can see what to do differently  4. Practice KINDNESS to yourself and each other Resources Mentioned: http://www.drsallynazari.com  http://connectfulness.com http://practiceofbeingseen.com  I would love to hear what experiences you have about nurturing those unshakeable connections so that you can better celebrate your life! Be sure to share with us in our social media communities listed below so we can celebrate with you! Facebook: www.facebook.com/drsallynazari Twitter: www.twitter.com/chrysalisdoc

The Practice of Being Seen podcast offers a collection of curated discussions to therapists and anyone interested in deep restorative transformation, through relationship. Relationship Therapist and host, Rebecca Wong, believes that when you truly see yourself you create a ripple effect that allows you to be the change you wish to see in the world -- and that invites everyone around you to do the same. This is the basis of her signature method, Connectfulness®. On this special holiday episode, Rebecca muses about Relationship Rumblestrips. These are reminders that help you come back into consciousness in your relationships, that cock you alert and help you show up as your highest self, the self that you are choosing to be, rather than the false self you had to become to survive. This is the work of Connectfulness - it’s the space between. When you slow down and notice your mode of reacting to these rumblestrip moments they become accessible growth portals that can transform the way you show up for yourself and experience relationships.   Quoted in this episode: “If you think you're enlightened, go spend a week with your family.” Ram Dass “Between stimulus and response there is a space.  In that space is our power to choose our response.  In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” Viktor Frankl   If you're interested in working with Rebecca Wong, you can find out more about her services here: 1. If you're in New York and would like to schedule a relationship therapy session start here: https://connectfulness.com/therapy/ 2. If you're a therapist and are interested in mentorship with Rebecca, find out more about services offered here: https://www.practiceofbeingseen.com/work-with-rebecca/ 3. To learn more about Rebecca’s Private Couples Intensive Retreats, start here: https://connectfulness.com/intensive-private-retreat/ 4. And if you want to dive in deeply into building conscious relationship with your beloved consider sharing an experiential gift of deeper connection and intimacy over valentines in our Divine Mirrors: A Valentine’s Couples Retreat Rebecca is co-facilitating at Menla.   To join the #POBScast Community practiceofbeingseen.com/community For more information and resources, visit the website at practiceofbeingseen.com. To join the conversation on social media, use the hashtag #POBScast. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. If you have questions or inquiries, email us at practiceofbeingseen@gmail.com

Are you caught up in the frenzy of day to day modern life? Are you busy, rushed, hurried and lacking time? How much time do you spend with your kids? How much time do your children spend away from you? As the year 2017 is coming to an end, I invite you to rethink your priorities. This is a good time to pause and set new intentions for the coming year. How do you want to spend your days? Where does your attention go? We move through scenes like ghosts, without fully experiencing the moments and the events. We are rushing from place to place, constantly doing something... Children are overbooked and over scheduled. But the truth of the matter is we need to rethink our priorities, we need to change our lifestyle, we need to slow down, we need to have ample time for for children to play freely. We need to provide time and space for our children to decompress, experience downtime and just be bored.  Bored is the gateway to creativity. Not only our children do not have time and space to be bored but they not have time for daydreaming, processing what has happened to them during the day. Highlights: -how to recognize our relational patterns and triggers -we heal together -fighting with your partner is not a bad thing -the importance of repair after a fight -how to help children in transitions times -why we need to slow down -why is play so vital -what is slipping away from our lives -the importance of doing nothing, having downtie -boredom is not a bad thing Also, my wonderful guest walks us through a simple sensory awareness exercise. About my guest Rebecca Wong is a relationship therapist, consultant, mentor and host of the Practice Of Being Seen podcast. She's also the creator of Connectfulness®, a research-based practice that encourages you to explore and embrace every aspect of your humanity – including everything that’s marvelous and all that’s messy. Resources and links: Rebecca's web site Connectfulness ideas PDF Blog posts about play.    Do you need an ongoing parenting support for free? I invite you to join my closed Facebook group-Authentic Parenting Community-a supportive and positive space for moms and dads who want to learn and grow. What’s so special about this group? There I offer exclusive FREE content- you won’t get anywhere else-bi-monthly free support calls, Q+A sessions, free training, and self improvement challenges. I strongly believe that social and emotional support if vital for modern parents. Find yours today! Don’t be alone with the challenges of parenting. JOIN NOW. Visit my web site www.authenticparenting.com to schedule a 30 min. complimentary session today and get answers to your burning parenting questions. No obligation.   Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe to Authentic Moments Podcast on Apple Podcasts. Here is how you can do that in under 3 min. Watch my quick video tutorial. Who you can share this episode with? Authentic Moments is a weekly show. New episode airs every Thursday. Become a supporter of the show. Join others who have kindly given from their heart for the value they have received from the show. You contribution truly does make a difference. DONATE NOW!   7 Things You Should Do Every Day with Your Kids inforgraphic Download Now It is the most shared and commented post I have ever created in social media. Why? Because it resonated with everyone. We all know what’s true and what we need to do deep inside but somehow we get caught up in the frenzy of day to day life and get disconnected form our values, from our children and from ourselves. Holiday season is another hectic time but I am sending this message to you and inviting you to reconnect with what’s important. To open space in your life, let your children be free, and play, spend time outdoors even if it’s cold. stop the madness, stop the doing and just be...And if you are having a hard time...ponder upon this question: What are you avoiding by keeping busy? Curious how much time you spend on your phone? Where does your attention go? How many times per day you pick up your phone or check your email? Download the Moment app that tracks your screen usage. It might provide some important data which hopefully will encourage you to make some changes.

What does it take to claim your personal truths? What does that process look like when you’re trying to find the intersection between your passion, and the work you’re meant to do in the world, and the work you’re already doing every day?   For the first time in many months, Marisa and Rebecca recorded a “Just Us” episode. In part, it’s a chance to dive deep into the project that’s front of mind at POBS: the (Re)Vision Retreat for Therapist-Healers that’s coming up this August. It’s also a chance to talk about the evolution of an idea and how it moves from being something you dream about into something you can describe and then birth into the world.   How do you understand your personal and professional brand? We use Rebecca’s evolving vision of “Connectfulness” as a model of a theory and a brand that’s been incubating for a long time and that is emerging in a new way. It’s about living the story before you can tell it. It’s also about becoming the embodiment of the vision. As Marisa says, Rebecca has become Connectfulness in so many ways so the brand melted away into the lived reality.    Is there a vision or a project that has been living in your heart, your mind, and your body? We talk about brands as the intersection of the personal, the professional, and what your soul is supposed to do in this life.   And we also walk between that dual consciousness that tells you that your idea is brilliant and original and necessary and also leaves room for the fears that the idea is obvious and unnecessary. We dive into the triad of universal wisdom, personal experience, and asking yourself who else needs these insights just as you are ready to present them.   Enduring wisdom is embodied wisdom. You’re called to envision the inspirational space that is Menla Mountain Retreat - the mountains and the compassionate energy of the valley and the deep peace that runs through the land. This place is a living invitation to root into spirit and self and manifest something that will shift the world.    Learn more about  (Re)Vision: Explore Your Stories, Shape Your Future, the Practice of Being Retreat for therapist-healers that’s happening August 13 -16. The early bird rate is available through May 31.   Oh, and if you’re curious about your own Myers-Briggs definition of hell, check this out: http://thoughtcatalog.com/heidi-priebe/2015/05/the-definition-of-hell-for-each-myers-briggs-personality-type/

Welcome back! In Episode 59, # 2 in the series on Trauma and Attachment, Therapy Chat host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews Rebecca Wong, LCSW-R, a relationship therapist in New Paltz, NY, the creator of Connectfulness, and co-host of the upcoming Practice Of Being Seen podcast.   Rebecca talks about using play in her couples work, as well as how our attachment relates to our ability to trust our partners. Rebecca explains that needing attention is not a bad thing – it’s normal. She talks about the concept of being seen, in relationships and in our work with clients. She and Laura discuss getting out of our heads and into our bodies to connect with our partners, other people in our lives and as therapists, how we can connect with our clients. Rebecca explains how using animal-assisted therapy with dogs and horses helps us understand our emotions as shown in our bodies.   Rebecca describes her five-step process of Connectfulness, a research based practice she developed and uses with her couples therapy clients. She talks about all the things we do to avoid uncomfortable feelings and how those things interfere with connection. She offers a free download from her website, the link is below.   This is the Episode 2 of the series on trauma and attachment, which will now continue on alternating weeks through the next few months. On the opposite weeks you will hear the series on integrative mental health! Thanks for listening to Therapy Chat. Please get in touch and let host Laura Reagan know what you thought of this episode!   Resources mentioned in this episode:   Rebecca’s website for everything she’s doing: http://connectfulness.com   Please visit this to get Rebecca’s free list of 5 magical relational steps for your relationship: http://connectfulness.com/therapychat   Here’s the link to find out about clinical supervision and consultation with Laura Reagan, LCSW-C and the Trauma Therapist Community: http://www.laurareaganlcswc.com/for-professionals/   Visit Therapy Chat website at Http://therapychatpodcast.com and send host Laura Reagan a voice message letting her know what you think of Therapy Chat! Did you like this episode? Did you dislike it? Let her know!   Thank you for listening!      

Welcome! My guest today is Rebecca Wong LCSW. Rebecca is a relationship therapist and professional consultant in private practice in New York's Hudson Valley where she lives with her husband, two children, and a few four legged mischief makers. She is the creator of Connectfulness, a relationship practice that she uses to help her clients and colleagues understand, manage, and value their own humanity as a tool to connect to themselves and all of the important people in their lives. She believes that our relationships are reflections of who we really are and every interaction is an opportunity for evolution. Every day she embraces life as a beautiful, messy, serendipitous adventure!  In this episode you will learn: Rebecca works with parenting couples Why connectedness is important Play is relationship “glue” Happy relationships take practice Everyone wants to feel seen, heard and understood What is play and how to embody it In the context of a safe environment and relationship Connection with self improves connections with partners Different archetypes of play Creating and allowing mindful moments We also need disconnection moments Using equine assisted psychotherapy with couples Horses reflect patterns in couples Horses are asking a question when they approach a person and we try to figure out the question. (Same with human to human) Duality of using horses-they can intimidate us and can help us stand in our own truth Rebecca is beginning to to train her puppy in animal assisted therapy. She observes her dog’s behavior and reflects it back to the couple to explore possible patterns in their relationship. Animals can help humans be in present moment Need more kindness and it starts with ourselves Accepting our imperfections Slow down, tune in, and then can show up (self-compassion and self-care) Rebecca discusses Kim John Payne’s work-Simplicity Parenting If you liked this episode I invite you to subscribe on iTunes to receive the weekly updates. This podcast is also available on Stitcher and Google Play. http://launchingyourdaughter.com Rebecca’s Information: http://Connectfulness.com 21 Days Series-Collaborative email series with Rebecca, a meditation teacher and financial planner on your money stories Book Recommendations: Playful Parenting by Larry Cohen, Ph.D. Parenting from the Inside Out by Dr. Daniel Siegel Play by Dr. Stewart Brown

Beth Luwandi, LPC speaks with Rebecca Wong, LCSW-R, Relationship Therapist and creator of Connectfulness. Find out more at www.connectfulness.com. Learn more about relationship issues including empathy, connection, conflict, and asking for what we need. Rebecca introduces Relationship Reboot, her upcoming email program designed to recharge you in the areas of energy, money, and time. Developed in collaboration with a yoga instructor and a financial planner, Rebecca adds her expertise in relationship to round out this perfect marriage of these three areas where people clash. Burning Question of the episode comes from 57 year-old woman in a second marriage for 17 years: How do I get my husband to express more empathy? Enjoy the show and be sure to subscribe for FREE on iTunes and read the show notes at bethluwandi.com.

  Rebecca Wong is an LCSW in New York who's the founder of http://www.connectfulness.com/ (Connectfulness). She shares an honest perspective of her journey through building her private practice and how it's a work in progress. Thank you, Rebecca, for sharing!

Rebecca Wong is an LCSW in New York who is the founder of Connectfulness. She shares an honest perspective of her journey through building her private practice and how it is a work in progress. Thank you Rebecca for sharing!