In this episode Natalie is joined by certified IFS therapist Justin Martin as they discuss the role humor can play in both our professional and personal lives, and how it can help us connect with parts.

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Topics Discussed:

1. Humor as a form of connection to ourselves and others

2. Humor as a pathway to parts and Self energy

3. Is humor a part or a dimension of Self?

4. Justin's intention for creating and posting funny content on social media related to parts work, IFS, and mental health

5. The benefits of social media content as a means of connection

6. How to incorporate humor into therapy

7. How movies help with parts work

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Justin is a licensed mental health counselor and IFS certified therapist practicing in Orlando, FL. As an IFS enthusiast he loves IFS and practices with couples and men to better their relationship with themselves and others. In his free time he enjoys movies, poetry, sports, bachata, and having good conversations with the people he loves.

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Justin Martin:

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In this episode Natalie is joined by certified IFS practitioner Valerie Louis PhD as they discuss spirituality and how we can resource beyond Self to access compassion for ourselves and others.

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Topics Discussed:

1. Being in companionship with your parts

2. What is spirituality

3. Valerie's spiritual journey

4. Connecting to Spirit as a resource

5. Spirituality and skeptical parts

6. Learning and practicing empathy and compassion

7. Resourcing beyond Self

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Valerie's passion is to be a guide to other healers and helping professionals in their journey to self-belonging by offering compassionate curiosity, context awareness, exquisite attunement, nervous system education, and orienting to the emergent. Her training is rooted in both the academy and in spiritual lineages.

Valerie is a non-denominational Minister of Healing ordained with a background in energy healing and mediumship. She is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and a IFS Level 3 Certified Practitioner and holds a MA in Women’s Studies and PhD in Educational Studies from the University of Cincinnati. She teaches classes on developing spiritual skills and nervous system capacity and has a private practice focused on helping therapists, healers, educators, spiritual practitioners, and neurodivergent individuals be more connected to themselves and their communities.

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Valerie Louis:

Website: https://www.valerielouis.com/

Email: valerie@valerielouis.com

Instagram: @valerielouisphd

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Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact

Instagram: @nataliedeering

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In this episode Natalie is joined by IFS therapist Theresa Soltzberg as they discuss the healing benefits of using creative expressive arts to connect with parts and process trauma.

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Topics Discussed:

1. What is expressive arts

2. Benefits of expressive arts and connecting to parts and healing trauma

3. How to do expressive arts

4. Simple ways to access creativity and connect with parts on your own

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Theresa Soltzberg at Expressive Art is an artist, writer, PCC level coach, and AMFT therapist who offers clients and students experiences that allow the intersection of their self-expression, soul healing, and deep personal story. She has been guiding and instructing others in their creative process and life journey for many years.

Theresa Soltzberg:

Website: https://www.theresasoltzberg.com/

FREE Resources: https://courses.theresasoltzberg.com/twp

Instagram: @theresa.soltzberg

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Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact

Instagram: @nataliedeering

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