The Idea of the Week
Check-ins are an opportunity to mindfully engage in your surroundings and experiences, or in self-reflection. When we check in with ourselves, we assess our emotional experiences and problem-solve ideas and actions to improve our situations.
There are many methods you can use to check in with yourself. Here are some ideas:
Once we have brought ourselves to the present, we can take the moment to ask ourselves questions and listen to our answers. You can ask and answer by
- journaling by typing on a computer or phone, writing with pen and paper, or using text-to-speech features;
- asking/answering yourself aloud;
- asking/answering yourself in your head;
- signing to yourself;
- asking/answering your reflection in a mirror;
- asking parts of yourself (e.g. asking the part of you that feels anxious or stressed or overwhelmed);
- answering by talking to your pets;
- answering by talking to stuffed animals or other inanimate objects that bring you comfort;
- answering yourself in the language and method that feels comfortable for you (even if it seems unconventional).
Practice of the Week
There are many ways to check in with yourself. We’ve curated a few questions to guide your check-in if you’re feeling stuck:
- What does my body feel like? Where do I notice any feelings?
- What emotions am I experiencing? Try to name the emotions or identify where you hold them in your body.
- What’s taking up most of my thoughts right now? Write your thoughts out. You may even want to try scribble writing (a 1 minute TikTok)!
- When and what was my last meal? Did I drink enough water today?
- What habits or practices have been working for me? What hasn’t been working for me?
How was your check-in? Let us know on our Instagram or Facebook page!
If you would like more Journal Prompts, check out these 20 Prompts to Check in with Yourself! The prompts are based on topics from our previous newsletters.
News of the Week
Morning Meditation
Thursdays 9:30-10:30am
in-person or online
$50 for 10 sessions
We are offering another guided meditation! Perfect for beginners! Start your morning by feeling self-centered, present, and calm!
ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT!
Unlocking Your Mind: A Journey to Self Discovery
Ketamine-Assisted Experiential Psychotherapy Retreat
One Ketamine Journey—lots of deep dives into experiential therapy incorporating meditation, writing, art making, yoga, and other body-centered modalities. Step away from the stressors of daily life and fully immerse yourself in the therapeutic process. We will use Ketamine and experiential therapy to break through the stuck places to find more freedom, pace, and motivation!
Preparation Zoom Session, Thursday, March 30, from 6-9pm,
In-person Thursday, April 6 from 6-9pm,
In-person Friday, April 7 from 10-6pm,
In-person Saturday, April 8 from 9-5 pm.
Zoom Integration Session – Thursday, April 13 from 6-8pm Integration session.
More details coming ASAP!
Email [email protected] to express interest.
Only 1 slot is available.
Want to learn more about Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy? Check out the blog!
Family Constellations and Sharing of Ancestral Knowledge Workshops with Tati
Join Tati on her first US visit from her home in Ecuador, where she owns a healing and psychotherapy practice working with sacred plant medicine, ancestral healing, and art therapy.
Family Constellations is a type of therapeutic approach that focuses on exploring the dynamics within a person’s family system, including their relationships with parents, siblings, grandparents, and other family members, even ancestors. This approach can be used to address a variety of issues, such as relationship difficulties, emotional blocks, and unresolved traumas.
This workshop involves a group of participants who come together to explore their own family dynamics through a series of exercises and discussions led by our facilitator, Tatian Davila, a psychotherapist, healer, and seeker of ancestral knowledge. Tati will offer 2 workshops as well as individual healings. The workshops will be held at Breathing Space Studio in Erieville, NY.
The Family Constellations Workshop will be held on April 22, 2023, from 10 am to 4 pm.
The Sharing of Ancestral Knowledge Workshop will be held on April 23, 2023, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Both workshops will be held at Breathing Space Studio
3455 Erieville Road
Erieville, NY 13061
Individual Healing Sessions will be held in Fayetteville, NY from April 24th through 28th.
Click here to learn more and register!
Yoga Nidra and Vinyasa Yoga Classes
Yoga Nidra starts Wednesday, February 22nd from 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm.
Vinyasa yoga starts Wednesday, February 22nd from 6 pm to 7pm.
These sessions are offered in person at Breathing Space Psychotherapy in Erieville.
Private yoga sessions are now available! These yoga sessions are offered in person in Erieville or virtually.
Check out the pricing plans for yoga sessions by clicking the button below.
We’re hiring!
Are you a NY Licenced Mental Health Counselor? Or, do you know anyone who is? Send them our way because we’re hiring!
Would you enjoy working with a collaborative team of enthusiastic clinicians?
Are you curious about new therapy modalities?
Do you want control over your schedule so your life can be balanced?
Are you looking for opportunities to expand your skills by leading groups, facilitating workshops, or supervising interns/Limited Permits?
YES? Then check out our website for more details!
The Thought of the Week
Wishing you a peaceful week!
