Oct 29, 2025 | nervous system, psychotherapy, somatic therapy, spirituality
by Harmony Kwiker, MA, LPC, Founder of the Institute for Spiritual Alignment Why Polyvagal Theory Matters in Trauma Healing In somatic trauma therapy, understanding the nervous system is essential to creating safety and transformation. Polyvagal Theory, developed by...
Oct 28, 2025 | gestalt therapy, nervous system, psychotherapy, somatic therapy, spirituality
by Harmony Kwiker, MA, LPC, Founder of the Institute for Spiritual Alignment The Body as a Gateway to Consciousness Mindfulness has become a cornerstone of modern psychotherapy—and for good reason. The ability to witness our inner experience with awareness and...
Oct 10, 2025 | gestalt therapy, psychotherapy, spirituality, sublte energy, transformation, transpersonal counseling
by Harmony Kwiker Holistic psychotherapy is an approach to healing that honors the whole person—mind, body, energy, and spirit. Rather than focusing on symptoms or pathology, it views each client as an intelligent, living system continually moving toward balance and...
Aug 23, 2025 | emotional attunement, nervous system, psychotherapy
by Harmony Kwiker When we think of trauma, we often imagine memories, stories, or psychological imprints. Yet trauma is not only held in the mind—it lives in the body. Every contraction, every pattern of tension, every instinct to withdraw or brace is the body’s way...
May 25, 2025 | gestalt therapy, psychotherapy, transpersonal counseling
by Harmony Kwiker | Blog If you’re a therapist looking to expand your skills and specialize in a holistic approach to counseling, then finding the best online therapy courses for therapists will help you is reach your professional goals. As a teacher who is passionate...
Mar 21, 2025 | psychotherapy, transpersonal counseling
Dear Transpersonal Counselors, I’m writing this to you because I know sometimes it can seem like we don’t fit into the world of counseling and psychotherapy. At agencies and with insurance billing, the medical model and CBT are lauded as the approaches...
