Mind Body Integration Counseling is a holistic approach steeped in Somatic Psychology Theory with a focus on restoring balance and mobilizing the healing process on all levels of the human experience.  The axiom "the body reflects the mind, and the mind reflects the body" exemplifies the philosophy of this body-oriented psychotherapy.

Cognitive Behavioral work combined with methods such as body awareness, therapeutic touch; action in role-plays/psychodrama; visualization; Yogic breathing and stretches are utilized. Mind Body Integration allows one to explore old reactions and learn new perspectives that are helpful in stabilizing symptoms.  Mind Body work integrates emotional and physical experiences alleviating 'body armor" helping to move one toward a healthful resolution.

Individual Counseling/ Grief and Transitional Therapy sessions are approximately 75 minutes for DSM diagnosis such as anxiety or depression.   Talk therapy helps clients to become aware of internal sensations: they might dialogue with the body or other important "objects" or people through role-playing.   Light touch through clothing, brings awareness to body parts (arms, shoulder, stomach), for client's focus.   Yogic breathing techniques and stretching get energy and circulation moving releasing endorphins, seratonin and the heart rate is lowered.    As with any client, Crisis Intervention is used when necessary.    Medical social work and case management are not generally part of sessions, however, a social work "bio-psycho-social" model of assessment is used and referral suggestions may be indicated.

Grief counseling assists care givers and/ or family members in understanding the nature of the disease and loss or potential loss of their loved one.   Grief therapy is inclusive of individual needs; assisting families in expression and setting up appropriate alternate help as needed- both with anticipatory grief or bereavement issues.

Session Examples: 

Assessment, talk, identify issues-goals, breathe, present awareness, talk, alternative perspectives, role playing, present awareness, open energy channels, use of metaphors, talk, homework on Goals.

OTHER THERAPY OPTIONS

Yoga Supported Grief Group: Use of specific yoga Asana and Pranayama, talk and enactment to assist in the healing of deep wounds of loss.

Yoga Therapy Counseling: Based on Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy,  Restorative and Counselor Assisted Yoga Postures are used as gateways to conscious & subconscious material.  Counselor holds 'therapeutic space' for client to be present with body sensations and  guides client toward personal options and resolutions through body dialogue, visualizations and enactments. 

OUTREACH PROGRAM

Counseling @ Home SrServices: is a "house call" service for those adults who cannot leave their domicile, due to illness or care giving.  Supportive therapy is offered for those dealing with transition issues  and have symptoms of: grief, depression, transitional issues and anxiety.  Services are billed to Medicare, Medicaid, Medgap insurance and or private insurance and/or private pay.   Wellness screening, depression, anxiety and adjustment screen are used to establish diagnostic criteria.   Assisted Living Facilities, Home Health Care companies  Doctors and Individuals can refer for services.  Call for further information.

Also you can contact us for more information:

         Tzivia Stein-Barrett  213 232-5159

   Tzivia@HealingCircleCenter.org