Resources to nourish your therapy journey

Welcome,

On this page, you’ll find a growing list of curated resources to nourish your therapy journey.

You’re encouraged to practice compassionate assertiveness and express your needs and wants directly in our meetings anytime throughout our work together.

If you prefer a more structured way to share, you can also provide feedback by completing this form after any session:

Feedback Form

It is an honor to be your compassionate companion in this part of your journey.

May we keep communication flowing and open as to how we can make your therapy journey deeply nourishing.

I am here, evolving and growing with you.

With gratitude,

Michelle Vitale

PRACTICES FOR BEFORE + AFTER SESSIONS

BEFORE Therapy Journaling Prompts
AFTER Therapy Journaling Prompts

NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION

Polyvagal Chart

PRACTICES TO FEEL SAFE

Nervous System Cortises Technique
Fire Drill Meditation - helps understand what inner parts need to feel safe

 

SELF-COMPASSION RESOURCES

Compassionate Check-in | Audio (12 minutes)

Self-compassion practice to self-soothe | Audio (7 minutes)

Loving-kindness practice for the body | Audio (7 minutes)

Soothing rhythm breathing  | Audio (15 minutes)

Podcast Episode on Self-Compassion with researcher Kristen Neff

HOLISTIC RESOURCES

Integrative Approaches for Anxiety | PDF by Dr. Ellen Vora
Natural Approaches for reducing Anxiety | Article by Dr. Aviva Romm
Integrative Approaches for Depression | PDF by Dr. Ellen Vora
 

HOLISTIC RESOURCES FOR “ADHD”

A better name for “ADHD” - VAST
Integrative Approaches for “ADHD” | PDF by Dr. Ellen Vora

OTHER RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Sleep + Mental Health with Dr. Ellen Vora
The Cure for Burnout | Video