Melanie and Kevin kick off a new series on bio-psycho-social-spiritual needs, the whole-person foundations of mental health. We cover what bio-psycho-social-spiritual means, why a solid wellness foundation can take someone a long way toward healing before deeper work begins, and the importance of seeing people in the context of their relationships, work, culture, and family systems.

Episode Chapters

3:31 — Why people come to therapy for more than "the thing in the mind"

9:21 — Why a wellness foundation matters for mental health

20:06 — A web, not a hierarchy

25:38 — Why building a well-supported web is hard

40:10 — Try the wellness wheel

43:09 — Resources: a break from wellness influencers

43:47 — Curiosity, not shame

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• Melanie Freeland - Website | Psychology Today
• Kevin Dykstra - Website | Psychology Today

Restoring Us is a space to slow down, take a breath, and explore topics related to mental health, therapy, and self-care. In each episode, therapists with Restore Therapy Collective in Grand Rapids, Michigan, explore ways to restore yourself and your relationships. Whether you're navigating a tough chapter, looking to understand how you function in the world, or just need a reminder that you're not alone - you are welcome here.

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