Karis Collective

Karis Collective is so excited to be partnering with Northwest Ketamine Clinics with the Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Program! NW has such an incredible group of staff that are passionate about the healing process Ketamine can bring to the community!

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Kelly Holmes 2023!

Meet Kacie! She has come to Karis after years of intensive outpatient work with Eating Disorders. She brings so much experience to the community and we are so grateful to have her at Karis. She has openings for Telehealth Therapy!

Reach out through this link!

Kacie Eldridge-Johnson :: Karis Collective SPECIALIZES IN: EATING DISORDERS BODY IMAGE ANXIETY/DEPRESSION TRAUMA LIFE TRANSITIONS LGBTQ MATTERS ACCEPTED INSURANCE: CASH-PAY

Welcome Kacie and Maureen to the Karis Family! They are incredible humans and Eating Disorder therapist! They are taking new clients!

https://www.kariscollective.com/index.php/therapists

Hello all!! I wanted to share with you a new service Karis Collective has to offer! We now have a Health Coach, Erin Deering NBC-HWC, on board with us virtually. If you have clients who need help to clean up their diet and consume less processed foods, quit smoking, less reliance on caffeine, managing a chronic illness with more health conscious choices, or incorporating more movement, this is your gal! Please see her profile on the Karis website to know more about the services!

Edeering :: Karis Collective SPECIALIZES IN: VIRTUAL COACHING DIETARY/NUTRITIONAL TEAM CARE ASSISTANCE PERSONAL SHOPPING ASSISTANCE PANTRY MAKEOVER ACCEPTED INSURANCE: CASH-PAY ONLY

This book is wonderful! I (Charissa) highly recommend it. If you feel confused in your relationship with a partner, friend, employer or parent….it is worth a listen or read!

The Covert Passive-Aggressive Narcissist Check out this great listen on Audible.com. The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist: Finding Healing After Hidden Emotional and Psychological Abuse is the most comprehensive and helpful audiobook on the topic of covert narcissism. This type of narcissism is one of the most damaging forms because .....

Karis community is growing!!! Had an amazing lunch with Erin and Sacha! We are so excited to have them join our Karis Community! Check out their profiles! They are taking new openings now!

https://www.kariscollective.com/index.php/therapists

Got to see my therapist that “grew me up” this week! She is a big reason I am who I am today! Therapy is hard. Thank you Julie for loving me into health the last decade! ❤️🥰 Charissa Walson Counseling

RED is the opposite of BLUE! ❤💙
RED has been going to anger management training. He’s the opposite of BLUE and needs a little higher level of training. He’s great with people and is working on how to greet others. He’s learning proper social skills. We all need a little refresher now and then and RED is no exception. We’ll keep you posted on his progress and all the things he’s learning.

This time of year is EXTRA! 😒
Taxes, shorter days, dark & colder weather, the end of fiscal year, layoffs, not to mention, the holiday highs are over… It’s normal to need some help during this time of year. November – March is a difficult time. We’re here to help support you.

Nathan is currently accepting new clients. If you’re interested in chatting more – send him an email. He can help with all the EXTRA that’s happening. https://www.kariscollective.com/index.php/therapists/nrhoads

We’re a little over a month into 2023! 😎👍🏋️‍♀️⛷🤾⛹️‍♀️🤽‍♂️🚴‍♀️
Some of you started a and some of you did not. You might be surprised, but new year resolutions can be a good thing. We encourage our clients to go hang out at places where others are engaging in positive/ motivational activities. This could be the GYM, sauna, or a popular local walking trail. It could be the park or joining a new club. All of these activities put yourself near others that have a positive, hopeful mindset. When we surround ourselves with others that have a positive, hopeful, and optimistic mindset, their energy rubs off on us. Get out and get some of those good vibes.

If you’re looking for a good cookbook recommendation, Charissa has been enjoying some of the recipes in Practical Paleo, A Customized Approach to Health and a Whole-Foods Lifestyle by Diane Sanfilippo. The recipes are simple, grain free, easy to follow, and quick! Charissa mentioned that cooking nutritious and healthy meals at home is one way she self cares. “Selfcare doesn’t need to be a big production.”

How do you Selfcare?
What recommendations do you have for learning to love to cook?

Super enjoyable watch! They did a great job capturing what therapy can be like! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Charissa

Watch Stutz | Netflix Official Site In candid conversations with actor Jonah Hill, leading psychiatrist Phil Stutz explores his early life experiences and unique, visual model of therapy.

This Fall, Charissa went on a trip to Antelope Canyon, AZ with some other Therapists, Mallory, and Lisa! They all had a great time. This is a great reminder to get outside your community and collaborate with others. This generates new ideas and opportunities for growth. We encourage you to get outside your comfort zones and challenge yourself.

WELCOME BACK ALYSSA! ❤
We hope you had a great trip on your Europe adventures!

RED’S IN TRAINING TO BE A THERAPY DOG!
A couple of you have asked why Red wears outfits, so we figured we should let you know! Red is in training to become a Therapy Dog. In Blue’s younger years, he too wore outfits when he was in training. Now Red is in training.

The outfits signal to them and others that they are working or “on duty.” When the outfit is on, it’s time to work, when the outfit is off, it’s time to play or relax. Once Red understands when he’s on duty and off duty, he won’t wear the outfits any longer. Blue got so he knew when he was working and when he was off duty. Next time you see Red at the office, he’ll most likely be wearing a fun outfit. Let us know if you have any questions.

Selfcare does not have to be a big production. It can be as simple as cooking yourself a good meal, or getting outside and going for a walk. Charissa recently nourished her body by making some homemade banana chocolate muffins. These muffins were gluten free and she shared them with the rest of the Karis Team! They were delicious!

Daylight Savings is just around the corner and our days will become shorter.

Here are a couple tips to help with this transition.
1) Get outside and move your body. Kelly enjoys road cycling. Have you tried it? It's a great workout.
2) Treat yourself. Pick up a new book, cook a good meal, or take a bath.
3) Reach out to us! Give us a shout and schedule a session. We're here to help.

https://www.kariscollective.com/index.php/therapists

Do you remember Blue's Gator? One of our wonderful clients gifted Red, DINO! Stay turned for many more adventures of Red and Dino! 🐶🦕

Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown - Mapping Meaningful Connections and the Language of Human Experience

Want to know why you feel the way that you do? Or do you want to know what an emotion means? Check out Atlas of the Heart - #1 New York Times Bestseller. Brown takes her readers on a journey through 87 of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. She offers an encyclopedia of emotions and feelings. As she explains these emotions, she maps the necessary skills and an actionable framework for help form meaningful connections.

https://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Heart-Meaningful-Connection-Experience/dp/0399592555

NATHAN NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!

Nathan works with adults, teens, and couples. He works with individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, abuse (especially as related to family of origin), PTSD, identity issues, relationship issues, and occupations/ vocational concerns.

His approach is broadly psychodynamic and interpersonal and focuses on implicit affective/somatic and relational processes and contextual enactment of personality structures and relational schemas.

Nathan is currently accepting new clients. If you’re interested in chatting more – send him an email. He is now with Premera and First Choice!

https://www.kariscollective.com/index.php/therapists/nrhoads

Are you struggling with parenting? Maybe you’re a new parent or maybe you’re looking to educate yourself so you can be the best parent you possibly can be!

In The Awakened Family, by Shefali Tsabary, Shefali shows parents how to cultivate relationships with their children so they can thrive. She helps parents become calmer, more compassionate, and offers them wisdom.

This book takes parents on a journey to transcending their fears and illusions around parenting and helps them become the parent they always wanted to be: fully present and conscious. It arms them with practical, hands-on strategies and real-life examples from Shefali’s experience as a parent and clinical psychologist that shows the extraordinary power of being a conscious parent.

Give it a read and let us know what you think. https://www.amazon.com/Awakened-Family-Empowered-Resilient-Conscious-ebook/dp/B016VRFUB4/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Steven is a CSAT (Certified S*x Addiction Therapist) - Candidate!

As an CSAT-Candidate, Steven can help those struggling with s*x addictions and compulsive behaviors. Steven also works with his individuals struggling with trauma, spirituality, anxiety/depression, LGBTQ Matters, grief, and loss.

He is accepting new clients. Send him an email if you interested in working together or if you have questions about s*x addiction therapies.

https://www.kariscollective.com/index.php/therapists/sdenler

LIFE IS A PROBLEM YOU CAN SOLVE

John Vorhaus book – How to Live Life, offers a practical guide to making the most out of life. He breaks things down and offers insightful ways to look at yourself, the world, and offers tools for developing your philosophy, addressing your feelings, and clarifying your goals. John teaches practical strategies for advancing your self-awareness, acquiring self-acceptance, and closing the gap between the person you are and the person you want to be.

Give How to Live Life a read or listen. It’s a short book with a lot to offer.

https://www.amazon.com/How-Live-Life-John-Vorhaus/dp/1505603153