Episode 104 How To Introduce Holistic Modalities To Clients & Build Confidence To Integrate Them Into Session: Interview with LeNaya Crawford
How do you ethically and confidently integrate new holistic modalities into your practice? Why is it so important to embody new healing modalities when introducing them to your clients?
MEET LeNaya Crawford
LeNaya Smith Crawford is a Holistic Mental Health Educator and Expert, Licensed Therapist, Holistic Healer, and Wellness CEO on a mission to make Holistic Mental health and Healing accessible, inclusive, and relatable.
She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with honors from The Spelman College and holds her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in Spiritual integration and Trauma Therapy. In addition to her degrees, she is an advanced certified Yoga, BreathWork, and Meditation Guide (ERYT-500), Trauma Informed Facilitator, Sound Healer, Business Mentor, and International Teacher.
LeNaya specializes in Holistic Mental Health and Healing, which she defines as “the return to wholeness through integrating practices of the mind, body, and spirit.”She believes that in order for us to truly heal we must address all layers of self: physical, energetic, mental, emotional, spiritual, and communal”
With over a decade of experience in the Mental Health and Wellness space, LeNaya takes a Science and Soul approach to healing and is passionate about helping her community HEAL, LEARN, and GROW. She is a sought after Mental Health and Wellness Expert and has been featured on several platforms including the New York Times, the Huffington Post, and Healthline.
As a leader in the Holistic Mental Health space, LeNaya created The Holistic Therapist™ Academy: a certification and immersion program that teaches Therapists and Mental Health Professionals how to use the therapeutic power of Trauma-Informed Yoga, Breath Work, Energy, and Sound Healing to help clients heal from anxiety, depression, and trauma. It is a comprehensive program that helps Mental Health Professionals integrate these practices in an ethical and confident way, while building thriving businesses centered on purpose, holistic care, and community.
She is the creator of The Holistic Healing Circle™, a community for women who help and heal, ready to prioritize their self care and healing, holistically, MIND, BODY, and SOUL. The Circle features an online membership, international and domestic retreats, and products to aid you on your journey to embodied living and wholeness.
LeNaya is also the Founder and Clinical Director of Kaleidoscope Family Therapy + Holistic Wellness and Co-Owner of Seviin Yoga + Yoga School, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Find out more at The Holistic Therapist and connect with LeNaya Crawford on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter
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IN THIS PODCAST:
- The benefits of combining breathwork & sound healing 3:22
- How to start integrating sound healing into your practice 10:20
- How To use sound healing & breathwork in a trauma-informed way 13:53
- Integrating different modalities into your practice ethically & legally 18:55
The Benefits Of Combining Breathwork & Sound Healing
- Understanding what state your clients are in and using breathwork and sound healing to find a safe space for them
- How can you introduce breathwork into your practice?
- The importance of embodiment when integrating different modalities into your practice
- A look at some breathwork vest practices
- Examples of combining breathwork and sound healing
How To Start Integrating Sound Healing Into Your Practice
- The importance of taking a deep dive into “chakras”
- A look at sound healing results in clients
- How to set your clients up for success when starting sound healing
- How to have an open dialogue with your clients when introducing new modalities into your practice
How To Use Sound Healing & Breathwork In A Trauma- Informed Way
- How to ensure that your space is set up in a trauma-informed way for clients
- Allowing your clients a place to make decisions for themselves
- How to lead your clients while still allowing them autonomy
- The importance of setting a brief framework for your clients
Integrating New Modalities Into Your Practice Ethically & Legally
- Approaching new modalities that are within your scope of practice
- The importance of creating your own personal practice with new modalities
- Why you should be open to feedback from your clients
- The benefits of seeking training from therapists that have utilized the modalities that you plan to integrate into your practice
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Find out more at The Holistic Therapist and connect with LeNaya Crawford on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter