Living a Healthier Life with Dr. Monica P. Band

Between Sessions with Dr. Sharon

Checking in ... how is your year going? In this episode, Dr. Sharon and Dr. Monica P. Band discuss strategies for starting fresh and living a healthier life through understanding the importance of self-acceptance, self-love, and acknowledging losses before moving forward. They also highlight the potential drawbacks of disconnecting from one's body and emotions. The discussion includes strategies for helping clients struggling with personal development, emphasizing the importance of understanding a client's priorities and values. Lastly, they share the holistic concept of wellness and the importance of having conversations about wellness with friends, co-workers, and spouses.
Dr. Band is a licensed mental health therapist and mental health justice advocate with a focus on the strategy, application, and practice of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) in mental health care practice, social impact, and policy. She is also the host of the I Need to Ask You Something podcast series.
Resources

• Wellness Wheel
• Feelings Wheel