The Therapist in the Real World by Jeffrey Kottler subtitles “What you never learn in graduate school (but really need to know).” When purchasing the book, it was the subtitle that caught my eye and solidified my decision. I’ve been out of graduate school for almost 13 years and feel that I have learned aContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: The Therapist in the Real World by Kottler”
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Katie’s Bookshelf: Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga by Emerson & Hopper
Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga by David Emerson and Elizabeth Hopper is a must read for anyone looking to use yoga in the healing process from trauma. Whether you are a survivor, mental health therapist, or a yoga instructor, this book has such valuable information. This book is accessible to any of the above groups ofContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga by Emerson & Hopper”
Katie’s Bookshelf: StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath
StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath is more of an assessment than a book you read cover to cover. Those interested can take the online assessment then utilize the book to find out more in depth about their strengths. The mentality behind developing this tool is that we operate better by knowing our strengths than tryingContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath”
Katie’s Bookshelf: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl is one of those books that everyone needs to read in their lifetime. Frankl was imprisoned in 4 different concentration camps during the Holocaust. He survived and not only continued his work on helping people find meaning in their lives but exploded in this area, eventually creating Logotherapy.Continue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl”
Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Relaxation Pose
Relaxation Pose is the more important shape in restorative yoga. If you have time for one yoga pose during your day, do this one. Relaxation pose lowers blood pressure and heart rate, enhances immunity, helps with insomnia, reduces fatigue, releases any muscular tension and can help manage chronic pain. This pose will neutralize energy inContinue reading “Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Relaxation Pose”