S2 Episode 8: Reframing Therapy with Mysticism
In Episode 8 of Season 2, Natalie & Chelsea sit down with their guest, Casey Stevens, a Spiritual Psychotherapist who is “Clinically Trained and Mystically Guided”. During this conversation, you’ll gain insights into the spiritual world and what it means to marry mysticism with psychotherapy.
Show Notes:
Hosts:
Natalie M.
Chelsea M.
Timestamps:
**00:00** - Introduction
**00:31** - Guest Intro
**01:00** - Beginning of Episode
**02:23** - Casey briefly details what it is that she does.
**03:06** - Casey discusses her early life, her marriage at an early age, how her marriage began to unravel after 12 years, and how this led to the beginning of her journey to become a Spiritual Psychotherapist.
**14:04** - Casey details her time in therapy, how she came to her “dharma”, and the beginning of her clinical and mystical training.
**19:14** - Chelsea asks Casey if she has always felt a connection to Spirit or if this is something that was awakened in her during therapy.
**22:08**- Chelsea asks Casey to tell us more about what the “Mystical Guided” part of “Clinically Trained and Mystically Guided” means.
**25:28**- Natalie asks Casey if she can give us some examples of how people are receiving divine information. Casey quickly details clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience, and claircognizance.
**28:52** - Break
**29:25** - Chelsea asks Casey how she takes the mystical aspect and marries it with her clinical training.
**31:44** - Natalie asks Casey if she was ever misdiagnosed in therapy with PTSD or signs of trauma because of how she receives divine information.
**36:29**- Chelsea asks Casey if combining both mystical and clinical therapy speeds up the process for her clients.
**38:48** - Chelsea asks Casey why people's interest in the divine and spirituality has increased, specifically in just the last few years.
**44:41** - Chelsea asks Casey if she could share any tips for how people can protect their energy from the constant bombardment of stimuli.
**58:44** - Chelsea asks Casey if there is a word that she would use to capture her journey or a word that enabled her to navigate all of the challenges that she’s encountered and overcome.
**1:02:58** - How to be in touch with Casey (also, see below under Additional Resources).
**1:04:17** - Closing
**1:04:39** - End of Episode
**1:04:57** - Stay Tuned
**1:05:36** - Outro
Key Takeaways:
1. “Fixed Mindset”: Belief that abilities, talents, and traits are fixed or inherent and cannot be significantly changed.
Example: Avoiding challenges for fear of failure.
2. “Growth Mindset”: Belief that abilities, talents, and traits can be developed and improved through effort and learning.
Example: Embracing challenges as opportunities to grow.
3. **Tips for Cultivating a Growth Mindset**
Self-Awareness
Identify Your Fixed Mindset Triggers: Recognize the situations that trigger a fixed mindset (e.g., challenges, setbacks, or criticism).
Reflect: Make it a habit to reflect on your thoughts and feelings regularly, identifying instances where a fixed mindset held you back.
Change Your Language
Switch Your Language: Instead of saying “I can’t do this” or “I’ll never . . .,” say “I can’t do this yet,” or “I am moving towards . . . .”
Embrace Constructive Feedback: When you or others fail, #fail forward by focusing on what can be learned from the experience.
Reframe Challenges and Setbacks
Stretch Goals: Set an objective that pushes you out of your comfort zone.
Reframe Failures: View setbacks as opportunities for growth, not as a validation of an inability or shortcoming.
Embrace Feedback and Prioritize Learning Over Validation
Constructive Criticism: Actively seek out feedback that helps you improve or refine your skills.
Encourage Open Dialogue: Create an environment or cultivate relationships where open and constructive feedback is welcomed and regular.
Value the Process: Prioritize learning and improving over success or perfection.
Focus on Yourself: Prioritize yourself, focus on your personal development, and celebrate your achievements. Avoid seeking approval or validation from others.
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