Third Nature Therapy's Mental Health Blog
The 7 Best Somatic Therapy Books for Self-Growth and Healing
The best somatic therapy books to support your trauma recovery and emotional well-being. From "The Body Keeps the Score" to "Befriending Your Nervous System," explore essential reads for mind-body healing.
Uncovering the Role of Pendulation in Trauma Therapy
In the journey of trauma recovery, finding a balance between safety and discomfort can be transformative.
Peter Levine, the pioneer of Somatic Experiencing, coined the term "pendulation" to describe this rhythmic movement between contraction and expansion. Imagine it as a pendulum gently swinging—each movement from contraction to expansion and back again carries profound implications for healing.
Expert Tips to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Learn how you can treat seasonal affective disorder and natural seasonal affective disorder remedies.
Notes from Psychedelic Science Conference 2025
Add in an excerpt hereOne month since the Psychedelic Science Conference, and I’m still buzzing from all that I learned. It was such a fun week connecting with new and old friends in a shared space of collective healing.
EMDR Therapy in NYC: How It Works, What to Expect, and Where to Start
Discover how EMDR therapy in NYC can help you heal from trauma, anxiety and PTSD. Learn what to expect, session timelines and how to get started today.
Post-Ketamine Therapy Guide: Healing Journaling Prompts
10 powerful journal prompts to help integrate your ketamine-assisted therapy experience. Support your healing process with mindful reflection and self-care.
January Love List - resources we’ve loved this month.
Feeling stressed by political shifts? Learn how meditation eases stress and restores calm.
6 Tips for How to Email a Therapist for the First Time
How to email a therapist for the first time, with tips on what to include, templates, and follow-up advice for a smooth start to therapy.
December Love List : 2024 Year-End Reflections
Reflecting on 2024’s lessons, sharing NYC’s best bites, and embracing the calm season with gratitude and joy.
Coregulation with Animals: Pets, Safety and Connection
Learn how co-regulating with pets strengthens your nervous system, fostering calm, safety, and emotional well-being through connection.
Beyond the Bar: Non-Drinking Activities with Colleagues
Rethink after-work happy hours with fun sober activities that foster connection, reduce burnout, and support your well-being.
How to Calm Your Nervous System: Ways to Reduce Stress
Learn how to calm an overactive nervous system with practical tools for stress relief, mindfulness, breathwork and grounding.