Beyond the Couch

Alternatives to Traditional Talk Therapy

February 02, 2022 Christie Kim, Diana Liao and Samantha Waldman Episode 11

This week, Sam, Diana & Christie discuss different ways to engage in therapy aside from traditional talk therapy. They discuss the benefits of getting out of our intellectual, adult brains and into non-verbal, physical, and creative ways to explore trauma, our inner child and healing. Plus, Diana gives an update about working abroad and the best food she’s had in Mexico so far.

Mentioned in the episode:

  • Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Somatic Experiencing (SE)
  • Sandtray Therapy
  • Art Therapy
  • Dance and Movement Therapy
  • Pet and Equine Therapy
  • Forest Bathing/Therapy
  • Reiki
  • Acupuncture
  • EFT Tapping
  • Yoga
  • Meditation


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