Episode 21: Healthy Coping Mechanisms & Preventative Self Care with Kristy Malone, MFT, NTP

The Balanced Babes Podcast

As a practitioner trained in both mental health and functional nutrition, Kristy takes a truly holistic approach to wellness that addresses biological, psychological, and psychosocial factors. She is also trained in EMDR, and along with other treatment modalities, she helps her clients heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, navigate life transitions, and cope effectively with stress. Kristy has spoken at conferences, written curriculum, and co-created a program for women struggling with their relationship with food and body image. She lives and practices in Encinitas, California.

What We Cover:

• How to identify and deal with emotions in healthy ways
• Positive coping mechanisms for life’s stressors
• The importance of identifying your self care needs
• The benefits of therapy
• EMDR for trauma and rewiring negative thought patterns
• How to find the right therapist for you
  

Show Notes:

• Follow Kristy on Instagram here and website here.
• Kristy is also part of the Paleo Therapists that you can follow here.
• About EMDR: https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/
• Resources for finding a therapist:
  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists (filter by area, specialty, insurance, etc)
  www.openpathcollective.org (affordable sliding scale therapy)
  www.talkspace.com (if you live in a rural area, are homebound, or otherwise don’t have access to an in-person therapist)
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