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Consciousness, Epigenetics, Epigenome, Holistic Health, Mental Health, Mind, Mind-Body Connection, New Thinking Allowed, Well Being, Wellness, Wholism
Mental Health, Consciousness, and the Body
Our mental health can being challenged in many ways, especially currently. What happens to our mind can impact our body and vice versa. They are inextricably connected – they are one. Thomas Verny, MD, DPsych, gives simple and effective ways to stay well and balanced. He is an inspiration as he is still working and enjoying life, well into his 80’s. Thomas Verny, MD, DPsych, is a psychiatrist who founded the Association for Pre- and Perinatal Psychology and Health and served as its president for eight years. He is associate editor of the Journal of Pre- and Perinatal Psychology and Health and is author of Inside Groups: A Practical Guide…
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Classes, Holistic Occupational Therapy, Integrative Health, Intuition, Meditation, Mindfulness, Self Care, Spirituality, The Science of Happiness
Learn Holistic OT Skills
Frequently, I am asked what are the holistic and integrative health techniques I use the most. A few years ago I created a program that teaches these techniques. The results are often outstanding for the therapist and client. The Holistic Healing Certificate Program will teach you how you can enhance your skills. You can learn more about it here. Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews Christina Muth, OTD, OTR/L about her experience with taking the classes and completing the Holistic Healing Certificate Program. To help you understand what you will learn in this program and how it benefitted an occupational therapist, I conducted an interview. Christina Muth, OTD, OTR/L shares what she…
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Holistic Health, Holistic Occupational Therapy, Intention, Intuition, Manifestation, Meditation, Stay Healthy with the Seasons
Happy Winter Solstice
Happy Winter Solstice and Happy Holidays! As we move through the holidays into the new year, this is a great time to reflect upon what is working well in your life, and what do you want to create or manifest going forward into the New Year 2022? In this video message, I share what I’m grateful for and intend to manifest in the new year. I am grateful for you!
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How to Be a Holistic Mama
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews thought leaders and health care practitioners about integrative health, wellness, prevention, spirituality, and consciousness. I had the pleasure to interview Michelle Bonang, OT/L about “How to Be a Holistic Mama” on the Healing Connections Podcast. Michelle is a Mama to three amazing children she calls ‘loves’, an occupational therapist, registered yoga teacher, personal growth coach and developer of the Holistic Mama Membership Community. Through Michelle’s programs, she guides women through this sacred calling of motherhood with more peace, ease, self-love & vitality. Learn more at MichelleBonang.com. Listen Healing Connections on YouTube, ApplePodcasts, and Spotify.
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Keep Calm & Call a Holistic OT – COVID-19
Yes I am open. In the midst of uncertainty with COVID-19 I am keeping my doors open and am offering telehealth––phone or live video appointments to help you destress and continue to assist you with your goals in your life, and online classes and consultation sessions for health care professionals. As you may know, the better you can manage your stress and the more enjoyment you can find the better your immune system can function, and the more likely you can prevent disease. Here’s an article I wrote for HolisticOT.org “Keep Calm and Call a Holistic OT” full of tips to stay well and happy. Social interactions are the life blood of…
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Yoga for Kids
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews Theresa Tovey, MOTR/L about “Yoga for Kids” in this Healing Connections Podcast episode 17. Terry is an occupational therapist who uses children’s yoga as a therapeutic modality extensively in her work as a public school OT. Embedding student’s OT goals into what she calls sensory-motor yoga has allowed Terry to work holistically addressing the development of the Whole Child. Teaching breathing and meditation practices, an integral part of children’s yoga, provide students with tools they can use both inside and outside of school. In 2015, Terry became a Lead Trainer for Radiant Child Yoga allowing her to spread her passion and love of children’s yoga to more…
