VSC Podcast Episode 63 - Movement and Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and to continue the conversation, this week on the VSC Podcast Education Coordinator Emilie Mitchell sat down with two amazing licensed mental health counselors and Yoga teachers Ella Shepherd and Jordan Steckler to talk about the connection between movement and mental health. Ella Shepherd uses she/her pronouns and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and founder of Endeavors Counseling and community yoga and dance; a virtual space for movement. Ella loves working with youth and teens and uses movement and breath to assist herself and clients through big emotions and stress. Jordan Steckler uses she/her pronouns and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. She earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Florida. Jordan currently works with adolescents and adults on a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and grief. Jordan is also a 200 hour certified yoga teacher. You can listen to this episode on our Youtube Channel @VSCFlorida You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! ----------------------------------- Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL, for the Florida state sexual helpline call (888) 956-7273. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.