KIMI AVARY, RICK MATTHEW


Touch in Therapy? Yes!!!

This workshop will explain why psychotherapy alone is inadequate for helping people to heal from chronic stress and trauma. We will discuss how chronic stress and trauma become embodied, as well as look at how our health is directly impacted by the effects of stress and our emotions. We will look at current research about how our cells function in relation to the environment and the chemical nature of that environment. You will be introduced to experiential exercises you can use to increase your own somatic awareness as well as enhance your work with clients. We will discuss applications of somatic work as it integrates with NLP in the domains of enhancing relationships and long-term recovery from addiction. Additionally, there will be a discussion of legal aspects of utilizing touch in therapy.


Kimi Avary is founder of Your Mind Body Health. She works with people who are motivated to enhance their relationships. She combines NLP, massage and hypnosis in what she calls Integrated Therapy. She holds an MA in Counseling, is a Health Certified NLP Master Practitioner, CMT, and CHT. She is member of IASH, and the Association of Bodywork and Massage Professionals. She believes that the most effective treatment is one that works with the whole system. She can be reached at kimi@YourMindBodyHealth.com.

http://www.YourMindBodyHealth.com


Rick Matthew is founder and principle of NewPath Consulting. He helps professionals affected by stress, burn-out, loss of effectiveness and substance abuse. He is especially effective with addicts and substance abusers in long-term recovery that may have been impacted by childhood neglect or physical and sexual abuse. He can be reached at rick@NewPathCoach.com

http://www.NewPathCoach.com