Bethany Root shares her approach to child centered play therapy along with how she stays connected to herself, her inspiration, and the people supports. 

Moque sits down with Megan and Nick for some of her origin stories, insights into an experiential somatic approach to therapy, and a couple drops of wisdom along the way.

Alexandra goes by many names and shares many parts of herself in this in-depth interview of our team member.  She shares how she began her journey at Mending Roots Healing Center, what drives her clinical approaches, and where she finds inspiration. 

Crystal Nero joins Alexandra and Nick for a quick hallway chat on topics ranging from vulnerability, self-worth, and the messiness of change work.  

Alexandra and Nick sit down to interview Megan.  She recounts how to find safe spaces, how to practice vulnerability, and approach it all with humor and messiness.   Megan has authored several blog titles including A Patti Smith Moment and A Heartwarming Rant of a Trauma Therapist.  Megan also mentioned The Overstory and The 52 List Project. 

In this episode, Alexandra and Meghan interview Nick Czapla, therapist at Mending Roots Healing Center. Nick shares about his experiences working as a therapist in schools, residential treatment centers, and wilderness settings as he followed his journey to  meaningful service to the clients and colleagues he works with.  Wrestling, EMDR, and humility are also mentioned along the way as we keep this interview playful, messy, and real. Blogs by Nick: Tough Guy ShameI'l See You in the ArenaConnect with Mending Roots Healing Center: FacebookInsta

Alexandra Ramsay, fellow Mending Roots Healing Center therapist, joins us for our first ever Hallway Chat! Join us as we explain what a hallway chat is and dive deep into our first topic: Vulnerability.Like or follow us on: InstagramFacebook

Crystal Nero, is a therapist and cofounder of Mending Roots Healing Center.  In this episode, she shares her passion for experiential therapy, how she started in this field, and her reflections on her journey of healing, which includes her dogs, plants, and family!Crystal gives several mentions including: OnsiteArtist WayWhite OleanderThe Gifts of ImperfectionLike or follow us on: InstagramFacebook

Lydia Kickliter is a therapist and cofounder of Mending Roots Healing Center.  We do a deep dive interview with Lydia as she shares how she began in the field of mental health, her hopes for Mending Roots Healing Center, and courageously and authentically shares her personal struggles that have led to healing.  She also name drops several resources listed below: Books: Gift of Therapy - Irvin YolomBroken Open - Elizabeth LesserEat, Pray, Love -  Elizabeth GilbertThe Power of Now - Eckhart TolleUntamed - Glennon DoylePodcasts: We can do hard things - Glennon DoyleWhere should we begin? - Esther PerelUnlocking Us - Brene BrownDare to Lead - Brene BrownArticles written by Lydia:  A case for ResolutionsDeck the Halls with Bungee Cords and Yoga MatsWisdom Buried WithinPie and Untamed

Season 1 Episode One: Cofounders Crystal and Lydia share where Mending Roots Healing Center practice began, intentions for 2022, and what mending roots means to them.  Reach out and share us with others on Facebook, Insta, or check our blog for more content!