Dr. Denise Renye: Whole Person Integration

The mind is an incredible tool. It, ideally, is an ally for the body wisdom that runs deep. however, it can also be something that encourages us to hurry, rush or move along in a hasty fashion. Filling our time with busy-ness can distract from our deeper knowing. . Dr. Denise Renye . #boundaries #MentalHealth #Recovery #SelfLove #AddictionRecovery #Therapist #YogaTherapy #Somatics #MentalWellness #TherapyIsCool #PsychedelicTherapy #Psychedelics #SelfHealers #SelfCareIsntSelfish #DrDeniseRenye #amazingfacts #WholePersonIntegration #PsychedelicIntegration #Ecopsychology #Sexologist #Sextherapy #Codependency #MentalHealthTips #MentalHealthAwareness #breakingnews #love

Mother. A word that has immense weight to it. . Perhaps you have positive associations to it: nurturer, tender, loving. Or just the opposite: cold, withholding, needling. . Because of how the Christian church has deviated so far from the spiritual origins and has gone deep into the patriarchal structures of religiosity, it may be challenging for some to connect with the Mother Mary energy. ... . Perhaps it is easier to connect with another form of this archetypal energy. . Kali (Ma) . Hecate . Demeter . Mother Mary . Whichever form calls to youdeepen into the question with curiosity: what does mother mean to me? . What does being mothered mean to me? . How can I love myself more deeply to mother the parts of myself I have tried to fill in less healthy ways when mothering fell short? . Dr. Denise Renye . . . #boundaries #MentalHealth #Recovery #SelfLove #AddictionRecovery #Therapist #YogaTherapy #kali #Somatics #MentalWellness #TherapyIsCool #hecate #Psychedelics #motherwound #SelfCareIsntSelfish #DrDeniseRenye #mothersday #WholePersonIntegration #PsychedelicIntegration #Ecopsychology #Sexologist #Sextherapy #Codependency #mothermary #MentalHealthTips #MentalHealthAwareness #breakingnews #love

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Have a relaxing Day! . Take a bath. . Enjoy an orgasm.... . Read. . Cook a meal you’ve been wanting to try. . Lounge. . Dr. Denise Renye . [picture of sky with pink clouds] . #MentalHealth #Recovery #SelfLove #AddictionRecovery #Therapist #YogaTherapy #Somatics #SomaticHealing #MentalWellness #TherapyIsCool #PsychologistsOfInstagram #TeleTherapy #ClinicalPsychologist #SelfHealers #SelfCareIsntSelfish #DrDeniseRenye #WholePersonIntegration #PsychedelicIntegration #Ecopsychology #Sexologist #Sextherapy #Codependency #MentalHealthTips #MentalHealthAwareness #multipleorgasms

(full blog In comments) "Saying goodbye to Trump, or any abusive person, is tricky and very much a mixed bag. Some common responses to ending an abusive relationship are guilt, fear, relief, and uncertainty. Much uncertainty arises around: Will they just leave without creating a traumatic scene? Will they hurt me on the way out? (As in Trump’s case with the insurrection.) Will they retaliate because they didn’t get what they wanted? (For Trump, a second term). For 75 millio...n people, there is great ambivalence, if not outright upset that Trump left. As is the case not only with Trump but any abusive relationship, that’s because interspersed with the abuse are good times that are fun, hilarious, and seemingly intimate. It may feel as though the abuser understands you in a very deep way like so many fully believed Trump understood their working-class lives. You may feel seen and heard, which are needs every human being has. However, the not-so-good times with an abusive person are really, really not so good. They are painful, jarring to the nervous system, shocking even. They can leave you feeling confused, hurt, upset, and disoriented." -Dr. Denise Renye #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #Trump #drdeniserenye #wholepersonintegration #codependency #abusiverelationship #healthyrelationships #psychology #addictionrecovery

"Interpreting and processing dreams are ways to bring healing into our lives and allow us to make sense of both internal feelings, responses, and sensations as well as external events, interpersonal relationships, and familial patterns that we may be carrying with us for decades." Full blog in comments below. . -Dr. Denise Renye . .... . #dreams #mentalhealth #innerlandscape #psychology #drdeniserenye #wholepersonintegration See more

Working with a well trained psychologist or psychotherapist can be an essential element to making sense of changes and insights in your life. . There are many therapists and ways of working therapeutically. Be sure to have a few appointments with one to see if they are the right fit for you. . Dr. Denise Renye... . . , #MentalHealth #Recovery #SelfLove #AddictionRecovery #Therapist #YogaTherapy #TherapistsOfInstagram #Somatics #SomaticHealing #MentalWellness #TherapyIsCool #PsychologistsOfInstagram #TeleTherapy #ClinicalPsychologist #SelfHealers #SelfCareIsntSelfish #DrDeniseRenye #WholePersonIntegration #PsychedelicIntegration #Ecopsychology #Sexologist #Sextherapy #Codependency #IGDaily #Instagood #MentalHealthTips #MentalHealthAwareness #findingatherapist #newyear #resolutions

The author follows this up with: But the human loved one, like the lover, is also finite and lives in the ordinary realm, thus ultimately disappointing when compared with the vision of divine love. . Oftentimes, people seek a relationship and connection with another person that is transcendent. They may use words like soulmate, twin flame, or mirror soul. . When we get into the idea of a one-soulmate-connection, we may easily overlook concerning issues that other person ma...y bring to the relationship. There may be addiction. There may be issues around committing to an agreed upon relationship design (infidelity). There may be lack of capacity to meet you where you need and desire to be met. . There may easily be a projection upon this other person of the divine qualities you are seeking in partnership. . What type of relationship would you like to create or recreate in your life? . What are your deal breakers in relationship? . How would you like to be treated in relationship? . Dr. Denise Renye . . . #MentalHealth #Recovery #SelfLove #AddictionRecovery #Therapist #YogaTherapy #TherapistsOfInstagram #Somatics #SomaticHealing #MentalWellness #TherapyIsCool #PsychologistsOfInstagram #TeleTherapy #ClinicalPsychologist #SelfHealers #SelfCareIsntSelfish #DrDeniseRenye #WholePersonIntegration #PsychedelicIntegration #Ecopsychology #Sexologist #Sextherapy #Codependency #IGDaily #Instagood #MentalHealthTips #MentalHealthAwareness #soulmate #twinflame

It may be easy, especially around this time of year, to feel less than. Circumstances are that you may not be able to see people you love. You may be isolating more, not by choice. And your holiday celebrations may be very different than other years. . The days are longest right now. Restoration and going inward is in alignment with the earth’s seasons. . Dr. Denise Renye... . (Art by K) . . . #MentalHealth #Recovery #SelfLove #AddictionRecovery #Therapist #YogaTherapy #TherapistsOfInstagram #Somatics #SomaticHealing #MentalWellness #TherapyIsCool #PsychologistsOfInstagram #TeleTherapy #ClinicalPsychologist #SelfHealers #SelfCareIsntSelfish #DrDeniseRenye #WholePersonIntegration #PsychedelicIntegration #Ecopsychology #Sexologist #Sextherapy #Codependency ##IGDaily #Instagood #MentalHealthAwareness

Full blog In comments below. "There’s a tendency to use judgment as a way to pressure, or even bully oneself into changing behaviors and habits. What possibilities in life may unfold if we speak kindly to ourselves? If we lovingly set intentions for the new year with an open heart, less perfectionism, and more compassion? The old way is to follow the socio-cultural prescription of creating change by judging or putting oneself down/belittling. We see it in ads and commercials.... There seems to be a collective exertion of self-will for a few weeks at the start of the year, maybe even a month, and then people burn out and revert back to their old ways of being. Then they put themselves down again because they failed. The pressure to change accomplished through belittling or self-punishment will always result in this self-flagellating cycle. That method may work in the short term, but never in the long run to yield feelings of success with ease and joy." . Dr. Denise Renye See more

The inner world is rich and vibrant. It’s infinitely deep and takes a lifetime to explore. . The rewards from such exploration can feel ominous at times. However, making it through dark nights of the soul yields tremendous riches at a soul level. . How deep will you go?... . Dr. Denise Renye . . . #MentalHealth #Recovery #SelfLove #AddictionRecovery #Therapist #YogaTherapy #TherapistsOfInstagram #Somatics #SomaticHealing #MentalWellness #TherapyIsCool #PsychologistsOfInstagram #TeleTherapy #ClinicalPsychologist #SelfHealers #SelfCareIsntSelfish #DrDeniseRenye #WholePersonIntegration #PsychedelicIntegration #Ecopsychology #Sexologist #Sextherapy #Codependency #IGDaily #Instagood #MentalHealthTips #MentalHealthAwareness #marionwoodman

There’s a tendency to use judgment as a way to pressure, or even bully oneself into changing behaviors and habits. What possibilities in life may unfold if we speak kindly to ourselves? If we lovingly set intentions for the new year with an open heart, less perfectionism, and more compassion? The old way is to follow the socio-cultural prescription of creating change by judging or putting oneself down/belittling. We see it in ads and commercials. There seems to be a collectiv...e exertion of self-will for a few weeks at the start of the year, maybe even a month, and then people burn out and revert back to their old ways of being. Then they put themselves down again because they failed. The pressure to change accomplished through belittling or self-punishment will always result in this self-flagellating cycle. That method may work in the short term, but never in the long run to yield feelings of success with ease and joy. Change can be something loving and gentle instead. You can honor yourself from the inside rather than using external pressure in order to force yourself to adhere to sociocultural norms of being thinner, not drinking, or saving more money. Igniting change in your life using this principle is one of balance along the spectrum of the divine. Traditionally, we hear about the divine feminine and the divine masculine. The divine feminine expresses and holds the elements of compassion, nurturing, nourishment. The divine masculine expresses and holds elements of loving security, consistency, reliability. Read rest in blog via bio. Dr. Denise Renye . . . #MentalHealth #Recovery #SelfLove #Therapist #YogaTherapy #TherapistsOfInstagram #Somatics #SomaticHealing #MentalWellness #TherapyIsCool #PsychologistsOfInstagram #TeleTherapy #ClinicalPsychologist #SelfHealers #SelfCareIsntSelfish #DrDeniseRenye #WholePersonIntegration #PsychedelicIntegration #Ecopsychology #Sexologist #Sextherapy #Codependency #IGDaily #Instagood #MentalHealthTips #MentalHealthAwareness #newyear #newyearsresolution #happynewyear #2021

It’s no small feat to be yourself in a world that conditions you to be like everyone else. . Being you takes courage. . Dr. Denise Renye ... . . . . #MentalHealth #Recovery #SelfLove #AddictionRecovery #Therapist #YogaTherapy #TherapistsOfInstagram #Somatics #SomaticHealing #MentalWellness #TherapyIsCool #PsychologistsOfInstagram #TeleTherapy #ClinicalPsychologist #SelfHealers #SelfCareIsntSelfish #DrDeniseRenye #WholePersonIntegration #PsychedelicIntegration #Ecopsychology #Sexologist #Sextherapy #Codependency ##IGDaily #Instagood #MentalHealthAwareness

Had a piece published through goodtherapy.org. Check out the full article in the comments. I use the labyrinth to integrate the self overall and, sometimes, as an adjunct to dreamwork or to help someone integrate traumatic events in their lives. I also use it as an experiential process for psychedelic integration because experiencing a labyrinth journey can help someone make sense of what was unlocked from the depths of their unconscious during their psychedelic journey. . Dr. Denise Renye

As the world goes back into a shelter in place or higher restrictions are being enforced, you may find yourself with more time alone or longer stretches without knowing what to do with yourself. Some suggestions may include: writing/journaling, meditating, drawing, going for a walk, connecting with old friends, sewing, starting an art project, journeying inward in your imagination. #MentalHealth #Recovery #SelfLove #AddictionRecovery #Therapist #YogaTherapy #TherapistsOfInstagram #Somatics #SomaticHealing #MentalWellness #TherapyIsCool #PsychologistsOfInstagram #TeleTherapy #ClinicalPsychologist #SelfHealers #SelfCareIsntSelfish #DrDeniseRenye #WholePersonIntegration #PsychedelicIntegration #Ecopsychology #Sexologist #Sextherapy #Codependency #MentalHealthAwareness #shelterinplace #covid_19 #internallandscape

This time of the year can be magical, yet not without it's shadow. While there is spaciousness built into the days with longer hours of dark, there's also more time home (especially with this year of the pandemic). And with more time home, there's more time for interpersonal conflicts and concerns in relationships. I wrote this blog on interpersonal and emotional abuse. Check out the comments for the link to the full article. There are many resources in the article where you ...can reach out and remember you are not alone. How am I defining emotional abuse? It’s yelling, putting a partner down (belittling through discounting their words, ideas, and beliefs), commenting on their body, not respecting their boundaries (not hearing their no), and saying one thing while doing another. Note: Actions speak louder than words. If someone requests space and time away from engaging in a conversation, or activity, and the other person will not hear the no but instead resorts to taunting, pushing harder, making fun of, or even humiliating, this is abuse. Typically, saying no should be enough. I was quoted in Allure magazine about this topic. Please read the article to educate yourself on the signs of emotional abuse.

Check out the full blog in comments below. "People often equate denial with lying but sometimes denial isn’t necessarily a conscious act. Denial is instead a coping strategy, a way to hide from emotions like shame, fear, guilt, and distress. However, denial can also be used to hide from emotions like joy, excitement, and pride. Regardless, the common denominator is hiding (avoiding). It is a way the psyche uses to protect oneself from something that would be overwhelming and too much to handle psychologically and emotionally." . Dr. Denise Renye

The holidays are a stressful time this year for more reasons than usual. If you're feeling down, here are some tips from a psychologist: Set aside old ideas of what a holiday should look like. Reach out to others, and remember you’re not alone in this. If you’re not seeing family, remind yourself of the reasons you’re staying put this year.

Increased anxiety and stress abounds. There’s a lot on the table and at stake right now. If you’re feelin it, you’re alive. . Many people are feelin it hardcore. .... What with the upcoming election and political debates, I know that many (myself included) are feeling stressed and anxious. That makes sense because politics isn’t something that happens over there. The people we elect, the propositions we vote for, have very real consequences from the minimum wage rate to whether people have health insurance. Experiencing stress and anxiety is a signal that you care. However, if your blood pressure is higher than usual, you’ve lost or gained weight, your mood changes rapidly, or you’re having trouble sleeping, those could all be signs the stress you’re feeling is too much. I’m not asking you to care less, but I am asking you to self-care more. What does that look like? Read on for my suggestions. Link to full article in comments. -Dr. Denise Renye . . . #mentalhealth #recovery #selflove #addictionrecovery #therapist #yogatherapy #therapistsofinstagram #somatics #somatichealing #mentalwellness #therapyiscool #psychologistsofinstagram #teletherapy #clinicalpsychologist #selfhealers #yogatherapy #selfcareisntselfish #drdeniserenye #wholepersonintegration #psychedelicintegration #ecopsychology #sexologist #sextherapy #codependency #mentalhealthawareness #donaldtrump #politicalanxiety #vote #trumpmemes

Being in touch with uncertainty creates freedom so that we no longer have to struggle against it. Instead of trying to fix or cognitively solve feelings of anxiety, restlessness, or paranoia, we can relax into what is. Locate it in the body. Use the breathe and tactile senses to come home to the body. . American Buddhist nun and author Pema Chodron wrote: When we resist change, it’s called suffering. But when we can completely let go and not struggle against it, when we... can embrace the groundlessness of our situation and relax into its dynamic quality, that’s called enlightenment, or awakening to our true nature, to our fundamental goodness. Another word for this is freedom freedom from struggling against the fundamental ambiguity of being human. . would you be willing to sit with uncertainty today? . . . #mentalhealth #recovery #selflove #addictionrecovery #therapist #yogatherapy #therapistsofinstagram #somatics #somatichealing #mentalwellness #therapyiscool #psychologistsofinstagram #teletherapy #clinicalpsychologist #selfhealers #yogatherapy #selfcareisntselfish #drdeniserenye #wholepersonintegration #psychedelicintegration #ecopsychology #sexology #sextherapy #codependency #mentalhealthawareness #befriend #bardos See more

Sometimes Sundays can be tough for folx who intimately know and struggle with addiction. With the pandemic, this if even moreso. You aren’t alone. . The following is an excerpt from a blog I recently write on Surrender. . At its core, surrendering creates space because it’s giving over of yourself to something else. It’s allowing yourself to be filled with something other than your own worries and emotions. Although sometimes that something else is not always beneficial. ...For instance, in the case of addiction. People who have an addiction surrender to their substance of choice whether that’s unconscious drug use, food, relationships/love/sex, video games, etc., and then they are taken over by it. It’s something they are not in control of. There’s a compulsion around addiction, a desperate need to have whatever the thing is in order to feel better or feel numb or somehow escape the current reality of their internal landscape of feeling. . You can also practice or engage in a ritual to help you surrender. Maybe that means writing down something that’s bothering you and burning it, or submerging it into water and watching the ink dissolve. Maybe it means buying a coconut and saying, This represents ____ and then smashing it on the ground as a form of release. (Note: Don’t eat the coconut after you smash it because that’s you re-ingesting the thing you’re trying to let go of.) Maybe the ritual is imagining a flower that represents the issue on your mind whether that’s because of the flower itself or the flower’s color and you visualize dropping it into a river where it gets carried away. Or even dropping it into an actual river, ocean, creek, bucket of water, or puddle on the street. Whatever it is, adding in a ritual can also help with surrender. . Dr. Denise Renye . . . #mentalhealth #recovery #selflove #addictionrecovery #therapist #yogatherapy #therapistsofinstagram #somatics #somatichealing #mentalwellness #therapyiscool #psychologistsofinstagram #teletherapy #clinicalpsychologist #selfhealers #yogatherapy #selfcareisntselfish #drdeniserenye #wholepersonintegration #psychedelicintegration #sexology #sextherapy #codependency

Link to full blog on ‘Surrender’ is in the comments below. Surrender is an internal process where you no longer fight life but accept it. It’s not that you’re giving up or letting go of responsibility or letting other people have their way with you or powering over you. No. It’s something else entirely. Surrender requires softening of your mind, body and soul, of relaxing into what is, which is not always easy. It is very much so an internal shift and can also be an externa...l act. The external act can be used as a symbolic way to deepen the internal shift of surrendering. Surrender may look and feel different at different times. Externally it could involve a body posture of child’s pose, an open armed posture towards the sky, or a flowing movement of the arms. It could even be as formal as you saying to the wiser part of yourself, the Self that is intuitive and calm: Self, I’m letting go of this. . Dr. Denise Renye

Our bodies are the holders of the unspoken. The unconscious speaks through the body. We can hear what it has to share through the joy or fear we may feel in our bellies (), through pains in our necks, through chronic conditions that speak in whispers first, then louder and louder. If we don’t listen at first, the message gets louder. . Our bodies have been historically made to be less than our intellect, our minds (think: Cartesian understanding that the body and mind are s...eparate...thanks, Descartes ). . Now is the time to quiet the mind, tune into the body, and listen to the rich messages it has for you. It could just be the key to understanding yourself more deeply and wholly. . Body, what do you have to tell me today? I’m listening. . -Dr. Denise Renye . . . #mentalhealth #recovery #selflove #addictionrecovery #therapist #yogatherapy #therapistsofinstagram #somatics #somatichealing #mentalwellness #therapyiscool #psychologistsofinstagram #teletherapy #clinicalpsychologist #selfhealers #yogatherapy #selfcareisntselfish #drdeniserenye #wholepersonintegration #psychedelicintegration #ecopsychology #sexology #sextherapy #codependency #mentalhealthawareness #marthagraham #mindbody See more

We are conditioned to listen to and care about what other people say and think about us. This is especially the case if you grew up in a household with rigidity, judgement and control. . Valuing and honoring yourself, from the inside, is a practice. And it’s called a practice because it’s something that comes with time, attention and devotion. . It is possible and you can do it. ... . How are you valuing and honoring yourself today? . -Dr. Denise Renye . . . #mentalhealth #recovery #selflove #addictionrecovery #therapist #yogatherapy #therapistsofinstagram #somatics #somatichealing #mentalwellness #therapyiscool #psychologistsofinstagram #teletherapy #clinicalpsychologist #selfhealers #yogatherapy #selfcareisntselfish #drdeniserenye #wholepersonintegration #psychedelicintegration #ecopsychology #sexology #sextherapy #codependency #mentalhealthawareness See more

Engage in some radical self care today. Ease into this week with the gentleness embodying that ‘less is more’. . We live in a world where doing and producing more are highly valued. And we internalize these messages, making space for little down time. . Work, family, friends, coworkers, zoom *obligations*...even the sourdough starters, book clubs and the cross stitching projects (along with other pandemic hobbies) can start to become something that overtakes us, taking us a...way from feeling and embodiment, and up into our minds. . How will you rest today? . . . -Dr. Denise Renye . . . #mentalhealth #recovery #selflove #addictionrecovery #therapist #yogatherapy #therapistsofinstagram #somatics #somatichealing #mentalwellness #therapyiscool #psychologistsofinstagram #teletherapy #clinicalpsychologist #selfhealers #yogatherapy #selfcareisntselfish #drdeniserenye #wholepersonintegration #psychedelicintegration #ecopsychology #sexology #sextherapy #codependency #mentalhealthawareness #rest

A reminder that you need not be anything more than than you are in this very moment. . -Dr. Denise Renye .

Embodiment practices are a way to experience the now in this lifetime. Slower, conscious movements followed from within, rather than dictated from without allow for a multitude of possibilities for body-mind union and reunion. . Gentle stretching. Yoga. Nature strolling. Journaling. Deep circular breathing. Dance. Walking meditation. Mindfulness. Conscious sex. . We are hear you experience our life through the body. To have fun with our bodies. To feel deeply through our bo...dies. . The Body Never Lies. -Martha Graham . Body, I love and respect you. What do you want to do today? Listen for the answer. . -Dr. Denise Renye . . . #mentalhealth #recovery #selflove #addictionrecovery #therapist #yogatherapy #therapistsofinstagram #somatics #somatichealing #mentalwellness #therapyiscool #psychologistsofinstagram #teletherapy #clinicalpsychologist #selfhealers #yogatherapy #selfcareisntselfish #drdeniserenye #wholepersonintegration #psychedelicintegration #ecopsychology #sexology #sextherapy #codependency #marthagraham #embodiment #breathing #journaling #conscioussexuality See more

Be the most you you can be today. It’s the greatest gift to yourself as it can decrease anxiety and depression. It takes a lot of emotional labor to *try* to be someone you’re not. And then the vitality and youness gets drained. . It’s the greatest gift to the world as you lead by example, giving others permission to be more themselves. . Take the lead from nature. You never see a tree or flower trying to be anything different than what it is. ... . Most people try to be something more, different, better, smarter, sexier, dumber, etc. because they’ve experienced judgement and/or trauma. They’ve figured out a way to fit in. However, it’s with great sacrifice of essential parts of who they really are. . Are you willing to be you today? . -Dr. Denise Renye . . . #mentalhealth #recovery #selflove #addictionrecovery #therapist #yogatherapy #therapistsofinstagram #somatics #somatichealing #mentalwellness #therapyiscool #psychologistsofinstagram #teletherapy #clinicalpsychologist #selfhealers #yogatherapy #selfcareisntselfish #drdeniserenye #wholepersonintegration #psychedelicintegration #ecopsychology #sexology #sextherapy #codependency #beyourself #beyou #beyoutiful See more

As we move through the pandemic times, it’s a chance to reflect on marriage and relationship dynamics. It’s no surprise that many relationships have changed during this year. There have been many separations and divorces but there’s also been many relationships that have become more bonded. And while more bonded may be healthy, that isn’t always the case. . A healthy relationship can be understood as one wherein two whole people consciously decide to be partners. It’s when ...two people who have learned how to be on their own, individually, then decide to be together. . Enmeshment is when both parties spend so much time together that they no longer are able to clearly see where they end and their partner begins. This can feel good sometimes and you may even be convinced it’s healthy given we live in a society (globally) wherein there’s so much emphasis put on finding ‘the one’. . Remembering yourself, practicing healthy boundaries, and honoring the space between are all key to working through or perhaps even side-stepping enmeshment and codependency. . -Dr. Denise Renye . . . #mentalhealth #recovery #selflove #addictionrecovery #therapist #yogatherapy #therapistsofinstagram #somatics #somatichealing #mentalwellness #therapyiscool #psychologistsofinstagram #teletherapy #clinicalpsychologist #selfhealers #yogatherapy #selfcareisntselfish #drdeniserenye #wholepersonintegration #psychedelicintegration #ecopsychology #sexology #sextherapy #codependency #healthylifestyle #healthyrelationships #enmeshment See more

Breathing in, I know I am breathing in. Breathing out, I know I am breathing out. . This simple mantra from Thich Naht Hanh is effective and available anytime, just like your breath! . -Dr. Denise Renye ... . . . #mentalhealth #recovery #selflove #addictionrecovery #therapist #yogatherapy #therapistsofinstagram #somatics #somatichealing #mentalwellness #therapyiscool #psychologistsofinstagram #teletherapy #clinicalpsychologist #selfhealers #yogatherapy #selfcareisntselfish #drdeniserenye #wholepersonintegration #psychedelicintegration #ecopsychology #sexology #sextherapy #codependency #thichnahthanh #breathingexercises See more

Thich Naht Hanh, Buddhist monk and activist, turns 94 years old today. I have studied in person with Thay numerous times since 1999, when I took a six hour greyhound bus ride to learn what ‘Buddhist Psychology’ was over the course of a week long program. The first of many. It’s been an honor to learn from him and apply what I’ve learned as the licensed clinical psychologist I am today. . Blending mindfulness and meditation into the work I do with my patients, clients and stu...dents is effective in treating not only symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, vaginismus and other sexual concerns, but also helps people understand their deeper selves and reconnect their minds back with their bodies and spirits. Furthermore, I learned the connection of planetary healing and personal healing. When you do the deep healing within yourself, you contribute to the healing of the earth. . Happy Birthday, Thay! Thank you for your contribution and service to this planet. . -Dr. Denise Renye . . . #mentalhealth #recovery #selflove #addictionrecovery #therapist #yogatherapy #therapistsofinstagram #somatics #somatichealing #mentalwellness #therapyiscool #psychologistsofinstagram #teletherapy #clinicalpsychologist #selfhealers #yogatherapy #selfcareisntselfish #drdeniserenye #wholepersonintegration #psychedelicintegration #ecopsychology #sexology #sextherapy #codependency #thichnhathanh #thay See more

From my blog article: What is Ritual and Ceremonial Psychology? (link to full article in comments below) . "Rituals and ceremony are an important part of my practice and I pull in my psychological background to blend the two into ritual psychology, a term I created. This type of practice also includes art and creativity to put together and hold the space of the ritual and/or ceremony experience for someone. It seems to me modern Western society has all but lost the practice o...f ritual, yet there’s a hunger for it. Numerous people have approached me seeking support for crafting a ritual, whether that’s around the death of loved ones due to COVID-19 or other causes, letting go of a marriage, or a rebirth of an addict in recovery." . . . #mentalhealth #symbolism #ceremony #ritual #outoftheboxpsychologist #drdeniserenye #selfhealers #selflove #croneceremony See more