Joie de Vivre Therapy & Wellness, LLC

04/01/2026

Join us for this free webinar: Nourishing Safety; A Harm Reduction Approach to Eating Disorders Care.

Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/s3zK9mR2TcSAghskpvKNXA

This program brings together Heidi Hartig, LCPC, LPC, Ericka Leonard, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW and registered dietitian Claire Pomorski who are rethinking what progress really looks like.

Less shame. More safety. Better care.

📅 April 17, 2026 from 1-2:30pm ET

02/27/2026

What We Don't Say: ‘Living with, Not
'Recovered From'. Reflections on Eating Disorders, Chronic Illness, and Recovery

“I am not your expectations.” — India.Arie

11/26/2025

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/9baaec74

11/20/2025

Andrea Gibson

11/18/2025

A message from a living with and continually learning that movement can look different every day - and that for some people, it may look different or not be possible at all.What can be: a , a source of , , , or , when it's available and supportive for you. It might be a form of or a of , or simply a way to connect with your in the ways that are possible today.What it shouldn't be is .Movement doesn't have to look a certain way — it just needs to meet you where you are.A throwback ft.

11/17/2025

Join us live virtually on 12/20/25 10am-12pm EST (of if you want the tools but can’t attend, register and we will send you the recording and all of the PDFS/resources). We will be providing participants with practical coping strategies to get through a chaotic season, and explaining how each skill can benefit the nervous system. We will also discuss ways to set healthy boundaries and prioritize calm and self-care. Topics covered will include
Please email us with any questions, and register using the QR code or using this link: https://
app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/9baaec74

**This is not a therapy group; it is an educational, trauma-informed webinar, therefore, it is open to everyone, regardless of location-just take note that times are in EST.

04/21/2024

ℹ️🌿 MANAGING LIFE'S UPS AND DOWNS: EMOTIONAL REGULATION |

Emotional regulation is not minimising emotion but more feeling the emotion without it having such a surge of intensity that it affects our attitude or behaviour. It is so vital for our well-being to process emotions and they are all valid.

Society teaches us from an early age that there are good and bad emotions, but this is not the case. We often hear things like ‘Don’t cry’ or ‘You’re overreacting, it could be worse’. Encompassing the ability to recognise, understand and manage our emotions effectively can empower individuals to navigate life's challenges with resilience and grace, fostering healthier relationships and greater overall life satisfaction.

Emotional fluctuations are as natural as the changing seasons. Just as the weather can shift from sunny to stormy, so can our emotional landscapes. Normalising these fluctuations involves recognising that it is okay to feel a range of emotions – from joy and excitement to sadness and anger. Understanding that emotions are ever-changing and part of the human experience can alleviate the pressure to always feel happy or in control.

Read the Full Article: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/memberarticles/managing-lifes-ups-and-downs-emotional-regulation



📷: myintegrativetherapist

09/22/2022

The once-experimental trauma treatment has become increasingly popular. Here’s how the therapy works.

08/30/2022

Book recommendation: “My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Mending of Our Bodies and Hearts” by

07/19/2022

Very excited to have the opportunity to give this presentation on IPV and Eating Disorders later this week at the BIPOC Eating Disorders Conference!