Path to Hope Counseling

Path to Hope Counseling Chris McDonald, LCMHCS BC-TMH, RYT 200
Providing an integrative, holistic approach to therapy for yo

Chris McDonald, LCMHCS, BC-TMHP
Providing an integrative, holistic approach for your body, mind and spirit

Sleep isn’t just about getting more hours — it’s about helping your body feel safe enough to rest.The Holistic Sleep Wor...
01/10/2026

Sleep isn’t just about getting more hours — it’s about helping your body feel safe enough to rest.

The Holistic Sleep Workbook was created to gently support your sleep from multiple angles: body, mind, and spirit. Instead of rigid rules or “perfect” routines, these forms invite you to explore what actually helps you wind down and feel more supported at night.

They include:
✨ simple sleep tips for morning, daytime, and evening
✨ space to create your own personalized sleep plan
✨ gentle prompts that reduce overwhelm rather than add to it

This is for anyone who feels tired but wired, struggles to settle at night, or wants a more compassionate approach to rest.

Sleep doesn’t have to be forced — it can be nurtured.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4426645212/holistic-strategies-for-improved-sleep?ref=shop_home_active_1&dd=1&logging_key=df4772ea6ce1c4e6b21941a5dc1da92058fc1e12%3A4426645212

In this gentle guide to practice, I share several child pose variations designed to support rest, nervous system, regula...
01/05/2026

In this gentle guide to practice, I share several child pose variations designed to support rest, nervous system, regulation, and body awareness.

These child’s post options can be especially helpful for easing tension in the shoulders and spine, calming anxiety, supporting emotional regulation, and offer a sense of safety and grounding in the body. You’re invited to move slow slowly, pause when needed, and choose a variation that feels most supportive for you todayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N09ZU9CMcc&t=8s

In this gentle guide to practice, I share several child pose variations designed to support rest, nervous system, regulation, and body awareness. These child...

If your mind feels tired but your body won’t settle, your sleep struggles might not be about willpower.The Holistic Slee...
01/05/2026

If your mind feels tired but your body won’t settle, your sleep struggles might not be about willpower.

The Holistic Sleep Workbook was designed to support sleep through nervous system awareness — helping you notice what your body needs throughout the day, not just at bedtime.

Inside, you’ll find:
🌙 gentle guidance for morning, daytime, and evening rhythms
🌙 body-, mind-, and spirit-based sleep supports
🌙 space to create a sleep plan that feels realistic and flexible

This is a soft, supportive tool you can return to week after week — adjusting as your needs change.

Because better sleep often starts long before your head hits the pillow. Check it out here!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4426645212/holistic-strategies-for-improved-sleep?ref=shop_home_active_1&dd=1&logging_key=df4772ea6ce1c4e6b21941a5dc1da92058fc1e12%3A4426645212

When Weekly Therapy Isn’t Enough: How to Know If You’re Ready for a Therapy Intensive📝🔗https://pathtohopecounseling.com/...
01/03/2026

When Weekly Therapy Isn’t Enough: How to Know If You’re Ready for a Therapy Intensive📝

🔗https://pathtohopecounseling.com/learn-the-signs-that-you-may-be-ready-for-a-therapy-intensive-discover-how-longer-holistic-sessions-can-help-you-move-beyond-feeling-stuck-and-create-meaningful-healing/

Have you ever felt like you keep circling the same issues in therapy—and not making more progress, and feeling stuck? How do you know if weekly therapy isn’t enough?
Weekly sessions can be incredibly supportive, but sometimes the pace of traditional therapy doesn’t allow enough time to move through deeper emotions, trauma, or life transitions. There simply is not enough time to get to everything in a therapy session. You may feel that there are so many things you want to work on, but you can only get so far with a weekly 50-minute session.

There is an initial time in a session to check in, then you get to the issue you want to work on, and before you know it, the time is up. It can feel like things are left incomplete and there’s more work you want to do. Or you may have deeper work to do from childhood that is still holding you back. You may feel like you are stuck and can’t move forward. That’s where a therapy intensive can make a difference.

Ready to take the next step in your healing? Schedule a holistic therapy intensive FREE consultation with me!

01/01/2026
Do you struggle wtih geting a good night's sleep?Sleep isn’t just about getting more hours — it’s about helping your bod...
12/27/2025

Do you struggle wtih geting a good night's sleep?

Sleep isn’t just about getting more hours — it’s about helping your body feel safe enough to rest.

The Holistic Sleep Workbook was created to gently support your sleep from multiple angles: body, mind, and spirit. Instead of rigid rules or “perfect” routines, these forms invite you to explore what actually helps you wind down and feel more supported at night.

They include:
✨ simple sleep tips for morning, daytime, and evening
✨ space to create your own personalized sleep plan
✨ gentle prompts that reduce overwhelm rather than add to it

This is for anyone who feels tired but wired, struggles to settle at night, or wants a more compassionate approach to rest.

Sleep doesn’t have to be forced — it can be nurtured.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4426645212/holistic-strategies-for-improved-sleep?ref=shop_home_active_1&dd=1&logging_key=df4772ea6ce1c4e6b21941a5dc1da92058fc1e12%3A4426645212

Experience the magic of Christmas with this soothing sleep story! In this story, you move through some relaxation to hel...
12/22/2025

Experience the magic of Christmas with this soothing sleep story! In this story, you move through some relaxation to help you settle in for your magical journey. Guided through this story you travel through a peaceful, snow-covered village. You wander through the quiet streets, a beautifully decorated tree, and hear the comforting hum of distant carols. The air is refreshing and filled with the scent of pine and gingerbread. Experience a sense of calm and warmth on this night. Upon returning home to your cozy cottage, the gentle magic of the night lulls you into a deep, restful sleep.
Check out my Sleep Story The Magic of Christmas Eve and get a free guest pass for the Aura app!
https://www.aurahealth.io/refer/aura-4i470/tracks/-OEL1UJ53eQfBLs46L8Y
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Claim your exclusive Aura Guest Pass and listen to The Magic Of Christmas Eve Sleep story

Are you struggling with getting a good nights sleep?Sleep struggles are rarely just about bedtime. They’re often connect...
12/17/2025

Are you struggling with getting a good nights sleep?

Sleep struggles are rarely just about bedtime.

They’re often connected to how we move through our mornings, days, evenings, and how supported our nervous system feels overall.

I just created a Holistic Strategies for Sleep printable workbook to gently support sleep from a mind–body–spirit perspective.
Inside, you’ll find:
✨ Guidance on how to use the workbook without overwhelm
✨ Sleep tips for the morning, daytime, and evening
✨ Write-in holistic sleep planning pages to create routines that feel realistic and supportive
✨ Strategies for the body, mind, and spirit, plus space to reflect and personalize your plan
This isn’t about doing more or being “perfect” with sleep. It’s about building awareness, choosing what fits you, and creating rhythms that help your body feel safe enough to rest.
📄 Digital PDF | Printable | Instant download
👉 Check it out here

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Remember Yourself This Holiday Season:  The holidays can be a time of connecting with family and fun activities—yet for ...
12/12/2025

Remember Yourself This Holiday Season:
The holidays can be a time of connecting with family and fun activities—yet for many therapists, they also come with extra responsibilities, full schedules, and the familiar pull to take care of everyone else first.
This season, I want to gently remind you: your well being matters too.
If you’re craving a way to reconnect with yourself, slow down, and refill your own cup, my Self-Care for the Counselor Companion Workbook is a grounding resource designed just for therapists.
It’s filled with reflective prompts, yoga-inspired practices, and simple tools to help you stay centered, regulated, and nourished—especially during busy times.
✨ Give yourself the same compassion you offer your clients.
✨ Make space for your needs, your breath, your restoration.
You can grab the workbook here and start honoring yourself this holiday season
https://hcpodcast.org/selfcare

Take a moment to release stress
12/11/2025

Take a moment to release stress

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If you’ve never done a therapy intensive before, the idea might feel exciting… and maybe a little intimidating. You migh...
12/10/2025

If you’ve never done a therapy intensive before, the idea might feel exciting… and maybe a little intimidating. You might be wondering: What will we actually do? Will it be exhausting? Will I be ready? How will this be different from a regular weekly session? What if I get overwhelmed?

Use the following link to access this step-by-step guide that will walk you through exactly what to expect — so you can feel grounded and prepared for the experience.

🔗https://pathtohopecounseling.com/what-to-expect-during-your-first-therapy-intensive-a-step-by-step-guide/

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Chris McDonald, LPCS, BC-TMH Providing an integrative, holistic approach for your body, mind and spirit