Mindful Elevation
Energy Psychology, Mindfulness, and You Healing is both an art and a science. Join Rachael Thalheimer LICSW in her conversations with colleagues, friends, and clinical experts that explore the rehabilitative powers of energy psychology. Each episode, released the last Monday of the month, contains powerful and insightful information to help nurture mental, emotional, and physical healing. Rachael also shares mindfulness tips and techniques, called Energy Elevators, every Monday.
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Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
We carry our bodies with us everywhere we go, so shouldn't we learn to be kind to them? In today's Energy Elevator, Rachael reviews a passage from "The Woman's Book of Courage" as well as explores themes from "The Body is Not an Apology," that begin to explain how to heal your relationship with your body. We are all born with innate worth. Don't let societal expectations jade your beauty!
And if you haven't listened to the Mindful Elevation podcast on body neutrality with Kim Hollister, LICSW, I would highly recommend you check it out!
Resources:
https://www.suepattonthoele.com/ https://thebodyisnotanapology.com/
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Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
In today's Energy Elevator, Rachael shares a beautiful poem by "The Father of Mindfulness," Buddhist monk Thich Naht Hanh about the power of breath. Let your breath connect you with the world, yourself, and the present moment.
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Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Why strive to be PERFECT when there is beauty in imperfection? Learn to accept people and things as they are by practicing gratitude, mindfulness, and acceptance. Rachael goes over the chapter "Make Peace with imperfection" from Richard Carlson's Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... and It's All Small Stuff. If perfectionism isn't serving you, try "enough-ism."
Resources:
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff: https://dontsweat.com/
The Four Agreements: https://www.miguelruiz.com/the-four-agreements
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Intake: (508) 297-1491 or intake@elevate-counseling.com
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
"Music is the mediator between the spiritual and sensual life." - Ludwig can Beethoven
Music is an incredible tool with so many purposes: expression, mood regulation, coping, and now mindfulness. This Energy Elevator explains the benefits of using music as a form of meditation. Rachael provides step-by-step directions on how to practice music meditation. So, turn on some tunes and let's get mindful!
Resources:
https://silvermemories.com.au/blog/the-benefits-of-music-meditation-for-relaxation/
Marko Topa: https://pixabay.com/users/markotopa-34397232/
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Intake: (508) 297-1491 or intake@elevate-counseling.com
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Take a moment to breathe today! Learn three new breathing techniques in today's Energy Elevator. Rachael introduces Box Breathing, Lion's Breath, and Pursed Lip Breathing. Try them all and let us know which is your favorite!
Resources:
https://www.healthline.com/health/breathing-exercise#pursed-lip-breathing
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Intake: (508) 297-1491 or intake@elevate-counseling.com
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Calling all artists and non-artists! In today's conversation, Rachael sits down with Megan O'Toole, LMHC, ATR to discuss creative expression, art therapy, and vision boards. Artistic and creative expression is a way to practice mindfulness. So, ask that Inner Critic to step aside as you let your intuition and creative flow call the shots.
Resources:
Cricut: https://cricut.com/en-us/
Canva: https://www.canva.com/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/
Vision Board Supplies: https://www.amazon.com/2024-Vision-Board-Clip-Book/dp/B0CCCX58ZM/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=vision+board+supplies&qid=1692894073&sprefix=vision+board%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
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Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Let your thoughts drift away with today's visualization meditation, "Leaves on a Stream." This exercise uses cognitive defusion, in which we observe our thoughts from an outside perspective, rather than being one with our thoughts.
Resources:
https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/leaves-on-a-stream-worksheet
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Intake: (508) 297-1491 or intake@elevate-counseling.com
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Don't let the title of today's Energy Elevator fool you! In today's episode, Rachael recites Chanie Gorkin's "Worst Day Ever" poem. When read in one direction, negativity and disgust is palpable! When read in the opposite direction, there is positivity, hope, and potential. Think about how your mindset and perspective influences your world. How does your attitude change your reality?
Resources: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/worst-day-ever-poem-goes-viral/
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Website: www.elevate-counseling.com
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Intake: (508) 297-1491 or intake@elevate-counseling.com
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
This week's Energy Elevator is the continuation of Rachael's conversation with Leigh-Ann Larson about chakras. Leigh-Ann shares a 15-minute chakra-balancing meditation, using guided breath, visualization, and grounding.
If you are new to chakra-balancing, it may be helpful to review last week's episode, "Chakras with Leigh-Ann Larson," where Leigh-Ann reviews each of the seven major chakras and their purpose in the energetic body.
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Website: www.elevate-counseling.com
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Intake: (508) 297-1491 or intake@elevate-counseling.com
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Rachael sits down with Leigh-Ann Larson, LMHC, founder and CEO of Elevate Counseling Services to discuss chakras. Chakras are informational "hubs" within the body that provide us with insight into our needs and barriers. This episode is only the introduction... the real magic happens when we start working with our chakras to foster healing.
Stay tuned for next week's Energy Elevator, where Leigh-Ann shares a chakra-balancing meditation!
Resources:
Chakras for Beginners: A Guide to Balancing Your Chakra Energy - David Pond (https://www.davidpond.com/new-page-2)
Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology: https://www.ep-conference.org/about-acep
Alice W. Lee, MD: https://www.holisticpsychiatrist.com/infinite-intention-technique
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