What is experiential therapy and movement therapy in Niantic, Connecticut?
To begin, think of the last gift you received. Now, was it something that was new and tangible, or was it an experience, like concert tickets? To add, studies show that experiential gifts are more memorable and meaningful. Likewise, experiences boost feel good chemical levels in your brain longer. Long after the concert, you remember the moments together under the lights. Then, you think about the upbeat music, the smells of the concert, and the experience as a whole. Now, the same goes for experiential therapy. So, just like a concert, therapy outside, going for a walk, or in nature is better at helping ease anxiety. Additionally, going for a walk in therapy is better for depression than just talking about the depression. Also, movement therapy in Niantic, Connecticut can include yoga, poses, breathing, healing touch, and meditation.
How can movement therapy in Niantic, Connecticut help my anxiety?
Well, anxiety is often a result of too many racing thoughts. One moment, you are stressing about being late. And, the next moment, you are worrying about what to pack for lunch. Then, you wonder if your turned the oven off. For one, anxiety has a purpose and is protective. So, at Wisdom Within Counseling in Niantic, you can take your therapy session outside for a relaxing walk and talk by the beach. Or, movement therapy in Niantic, Connecticut can help you feel calmer, empowerment, and peaceful from yoga. On another note, yoga improves flexibility, circulation, and even helps you gain a more playful attitude.
How does outdoor movement and yoga therapy in Niantic, Connecticut work?
Also, Children, adults, couples, and teens get to learn positive coping skills from therapy at Wisdom Within Counseling. And, from regular holistic counseling sessions, these skills are set into a deeper level for life long wellness and success. As its name indicates, experiential therapy at Wisdom Within Counseling in Niantic, Connecticut involves art, yoga, music, play therapy, and animal therapy groups. So, you, your spouse, or your children will benefit from action-based therapy! Also, yoga movements, creative dance, playing instruments to express feelings that they don’t know how to talk about. And, other fun, engaging activities promote confidence rather than the more traditional talk therapy. Lastly, play therapy sessions may include puppets, around social learning needs.
Puppets and Play Therapy with Children in Counseling
As a parent you may be thinking, puppets, in therapy? Yes, this is one of the highly effective methods that allows your frustrated or angry child to express. In the play therapy process, I get to observe your child. And, I better understand how your family works together through their play. Yes, parents get to play with puppets too! Overall, experiential therapy takes the focus off your child. To note, your child most likely already feels blame. Many times, children feel like they are a problem needing to be fixed. Therefore in Niantic, Connecticut, play and experiential therapy allow children to focus on the play itself and be more open emotionally. To enroll in outdoor, marriage and family movement therapy in Niantic, Connecticut, call 860-451-9364.
Equine Therapy Group For Teenager Girls Who Self-Harm
For example, I took teenage girls to an equine therapy session, at High Hopes in Old Lyme, CT. Then, the adolescents and high schoolers in the group will focused on assigned task with a horse, such as grooming. It is easy to be open hearted and caring towards a horse. As a result, the girls will be more likely to let their guard down, in school with peers. Sometimes adolescents will refuse to talk in a traditional individual or group talk therapy session. But, with animals and art, therapy and growing emotional confidence is easier!
Helpful Movement Therapy in Niantic, Connecticut For Children, Adolescents, and Teens
Also, experiential therapy is a playful model fo family therapy that is an way to connect with children, adolescents, and teenagers. Couples therapy has experiential components like yoga, breathing, and wellness. Likewise, for years, it has been successfully integrated into therapeutic settings for all ages working through the following issues: substance abuse, addiction, behavior disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, grief/loss, trauma, sex addiction, compulsive gambling, bipolar, depression and related conditions.
About Katie Ziskind, owner of Wisdom Within Counseling
Written by Katie Ziskind, LMFT, RYT500. At Wisdom Within Counseling, in Niantic, CT Hi, I’m Katie Ziskind, LMFT, RYT500. I own Wisdom Within Counseling. At Wisdom Within Counseling, in Niantic, Connecticut, I help children, teens, couples, and adults develop emotional expression skills and heal from trauma. I help families gain closeness. My mission is to help boost self-confidence for life-long wellness. I integrate holistic, experiential therapies integrating art, yoga, music, and outdoor walk and talk therapy, so you can build positive skills and live a life you LOVE!
Text/Call Wisdom Within Counseling for a phone consultation for a session with a holistic family, couples and marriage therapist in Niantic, Connecticut 860-451-9364.
