Do you know what loneliness feels like? Loneliness may NOT be exactly what you think it is, but it probably affects more women around you than you realize. We’re talking with Sabrina Santa Clara, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Las Vegas. She is also the co-owner of the Center for Integrated Wellness, and her approach includes traditional and non-traditional therapy tools incorporating holistic methods. Join us for more!

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• How Sabrina’s practice incorporates mindfulness, creativity, and spirituality
• “Non-clinical” vs. clinical therapy
• How Sabrina uses aromatherapy, creative arts, touch therapy and MORE!
• Why culturally-appropriate methods matter
• How Sabrina trains other clinicians in the art of psychotherapeutic touch
• Why touch therapy is a “touchy” subject
• Why traditional therapy emphasizes “thinking”
• Why Sabrina focuses on loneliness
• What is loneliness?
• The disconnection/the reconnection
• The different levels of loneliness
• Attuning—What is it?
• The wound of “not being seen”
• Why authenticity is important
• Myths about loneliness
• The root of loneliness
• “Big Love”
• Gifts of loneliness
• How to pay attention to your tender parts

Welcome to the Women in Depth podcast! Today’s show will be different than the others as I tell you what to expect for future shows. We will be cultivating conversation around the entire experience of being a woman, with all its different aspects. Thank you for beginning this journey with me!

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• How we will shine a light into life’s shadows
• Being human involves uncertainty, suffering, pain, and struggles.
• Life’s difficult places affect us.
• Why the most painful challenges lead to the most growth
• When we face fears with intentionality, we can heal and move forward.
• Who Am I? Meet me, learn what I do, where I work, and the topics I’m most passionate about.
• My inspiration is my clients, who move me, honor me, and astound me.
• Support for YOU as we explore the inner lives of women
• What my goals are for this podcast

You can visit the website and access all the show notes and resources mentioned in the show. www.lourdesviado.com