Introduction and Discover Holistic Therapy

Welcome to the Holistic Counseling Podcast, I am excited to be on this journey with you! IN THIS PODCAST:Meet your host, Chris McDonald Why I started this podcast and who it's for What to expect How do you discover what kind of holistic practitioner you want to be? Meet your host, Chris McDonaldI believe a good holistic practice starts with a ritual, and so this morning I lit the candle at my 'desk/altar space' to remind me of my intention for the year, which is summed up in my word for the year: ACCEPTANCE. I like to do a Word of the Year to show something I want to focus on, and I have it surrounded by my crystals as well as my Palo Santo essential oil which is diffusing around my office right now helping to keep me calm and start my day the right way. What would be a good holistic ritual for you while you listen to this podcast? There is no wrong answer to this. It is an open space and invitation for you to practice a small ritual with yourself to create an intentional space of healing and awareness. So, I am Chris McDonald, and to me, Holistic Therapy looks at all parts of the self: the mind, body, and spirit. It focuses on wholeness and, not just the psychological aspects. Years ago I was a school counselor and went to a retreat for teachers. This was my first experience with meditation, I immediately connected with it and really loved it. I started to learn more about meditation, breathwork, essential oils, mindfulness, and yoga and thought about how I could incorporate these into traditional therapy. Why I started This podcast And Who It's ForThere are not a lot of holistic therapists out there. We are spread few and far between and often struggle to find one another in the midst of traditional therapy. Traditional therapy is great and has its strengths but I wanted to build up the holistic therapy world and provide a voice for this budding community. I wanted to build that strong community, especially those that are like-minded and free from judgment… some people who are more traditional-