Licensed Abroad
Manya Ronay
Verified
Health Coach
MS
250-350 NIS
N/A
N/A
Licensed Abroad
I am a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner based in Jerusalem. I help people live healthier lives in the present while healing wounds from the past.
IFS is a powerful form of therapy that helps us get to know our different parts: the parts that want to be healthy, the parts that overeat, the inner critics, etc. We learn to appreciate the positive intentions of all the parts and create a harmonious system led by Self. Our true essence, Self is always compassionate, curious and connected—and knows exactly what we need to heal.
My specialties are eating, food addiction, chronic illness and holistic health. I believe physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness are all connected. From eating real, whole foods to establishing boundaries, there are many behaviors that can help you heal—not just your body, but your life.
Originally from Florida, my husband and I made Aliyah in 2021. If you are interested in working together, I invite you to reach out to see if we are a good fit. To learn more about me, visit www.meetmanya.com.
MS
University of Florida
2022
2
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 - IFS Institute - 2023
Telephone Counseling, Online Therapy
Addictions
Eating Disorders
Holistic
Stress Management
Nutrition, Food Addiction
Lifestyle, Chronic Disease, Holistic Health, Mind-Body Medicine
Children
Adolescents
Adults
LGBTQ
Women
English
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) is an integrative psychological approach that focuses on building compassion for oneself and others. It combines elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, evolutionary psychology, philosophy, and Eastern contemplative traditions. CFT is based on the concept that compassion is a fundamental human emotion that can be cultivated to promote psychological well-being. The goal of CFT is to help individuals understand and relate to their emotions in a compassionate and non-judgmental way. It encourages clients to develop a sense of self-compassion and understanding, and to use it to create healthier ways of living. CFT also emphasizes developing a compassionate relationship with others, and can help foster greater acceptance and understanding. The primary therapeutic technique of CFT is compassionate mind training (CMT). Some CMT tools that clients may participate in are appreciation exercises, mindfulness, and compassion-focused imagery exercises. These exercises promote compassionate motivation, sympathy, sensitivity, and distress tolerance within clients.
Guided ImageryGuided imagery is a form of visualization used for relaxation and healing. It uses the power of the imagination to create positive changes in a person's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is also used to reduce stress and anxiety, cope with physical and emotional pain, increase motivation, confidence, and self-esteem, and to improve focus and concentration. During a guided imagery session, the practitioner will guide the client through a series of visualizations, using words and descriptions to help them create mental images in their mind. These visualizations can take many forms, such as a comforting place from the past or the client’s future goals.
Holistic PsychotherapyHolistic psychotherapy emphasizes the individual's interconnectedness between the individual's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects and views them as inseparable components of a single holistic system. Holistic psychotherapy focuses on understanding how these components interact and affect a person’s wellbeing. The goal of holistic psychotherapy is to create a sense of wholeness and harmony within the individual, and to foster self-awareness and self-care. Holistic practitioners use a variety of approaches, including traditional talk therapy, mindfulness practices, and body-based therapies like movement therapy. They also may incorporate nutrition, physical activity, and other lifestyle factors into treatment plans.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an evidence-based psychotherapy that uses the metaphor of an internal family of parts to help people gain awareness of how different parts of themselves can interact in healthy and unhealthy ways. IFS encourages people to become curious about their different parts, with the goal of helping them gain access to their true Self or core. Through this process, people can learn to recognize and care for the different parts of themselves, as well as develop compassionate understanding for the origins of their parts. A key principle of IFS is that each part within the person has its own positive intention and is trying to protect the person in some way. By understanding the positive intention of each part, the practitioner and client can work together to help the parts feel heard and understood, and to find more adaptive ways of meeting their needs. IFS has been found to be an effective treatment for a variety of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.
Systems Theory / TherapySystems therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on understanding how people's behavior is affected by their relationships with others. This form of therapy is based on the idea that the individual is embedded within a larger system, such as a family unit or work environment, and that changes to that system can cause changes in an individual's behavior. Systems therapy emphasizes the importance of understanding how these systems interact and how they can be changed to improve the individual's mental health. The therapist works to identify patterns of behavior in the system, identify areas of conflict or stress, and help the individuals develop strategies to make changes within the system that will lead to healthier outcomes.
Motivational Interviewing (MI), Mindfulness, PSYCH-K®
Individual Therapy
Coaching
Home-based Therapy
Workshops/Educating