Therapy Chat · Laura Reagan, LCSW-C

479: Yoga Therapy + Clinical Practice with Nityda Gessel

April 21, 2025·44 min·4 clips

Natita reveals why yoga teachers often receive trauma narratives from students and the ethical dilemma it creates.

Laura Reagan interviews Natita Cassell about integrating yoga therapy into clinical practice, focusing on trauma-informed care. They discuss the differences between yoga therapy and psychotherapy, the four R's of trauma-informed care, and strategies to avoid re-traumatization. The conversation highlights the importance of scope of practice and self-care for healing professionals.

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A careful conversation about consent, shame, protective not-knowing, and trauma-informed care.

This episode takes a careful look at consent, trauma, and the kind of protective not-knowing that can leave people feeling ashamed or confused.

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For when you want trauma-informed care and consent discussed in plain, clinical terms instead of wellness shorthand.

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