Today Jessica interviews Mercedes McLaughlin, CMSW, LCSW, a therapist in Wilmington NC.  Mercedes utilizes mindfulness based stress reduction interventions and other holistic practices like Laughter Yoga in her treatment with clients to support them in building coping skills and resilience.  Mercedes points out "we cannot heal in the same environment we were hurt in", so creating some balance in our lives through practices like Laughter Yoga can help promote healing.  Mercedes leads a Laughter Yoga practice at the end that is also able to be viewed on You Tube to see the visual.  Other resources are linked below.

Mercedes provides clinical psychotherapy via secure, virtual, Telehealth throughout North Carolina.  Mercedes also presents on mindfulness, Laughter Yoga, and self-care to organizations.  To read more about Mercedes and get in touch with her visit:  https://stillpointcounselingandwellness.com/staff/mercedes-mclaughlin/ or email mercedes@stillpointcounselingandwellness.com 

Resources provided by Mercedes for further practice:

www.laughteronlineuniversity.com/research

https://laughteryoga.org/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2xYLUQSFHE