BirthTouch
A gentle, evidence-informed mind-body approach for pregnancy, birth, and early parenting.
Practical, body-based tools to support nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and whole-person healing.
BirthTouch® offers gentle, evidence-informed mind–body support for pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Rooted in touch therapy, mindfulness, and aromatherapy.
BirthTouch reflects an integrative mental health approach, supporting perinatal emotional wellbeing through gentle nervous system-based practices.
BirthTouch helps parents feel more grounded, connected, and confident in their changing bodies.
These practices are designed to support the nervous system, reduce stress, and nurture emotional wellbeing throughout the childbearing year—honoring both the physical experience of pregnancy and the inner journey of becoming a parent.
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Book Review: Are You There Alone? The Unspeakable Crime of Andrea Yates by Suzanne O'Malley
Are You There Alone? is written by Suzanne O’Malley, an investigative reporter. She followed the tragedy in real time. She was present through Andrea Yates’ 5 weeks of court proceedings. To write this book, she read all of the transcribed trial testimony, 2000 pages of Andrea Yates’ medical records. She interviewed nearly 100 people, including Ms. Andrea Yates and Mr. Rusty Yates, her ex-husband, to write this book. Personal Note: I often review books written by persons who suffer...
7 Practical Ways to Set Boundaries With Difficult People
Joe’s a pretty emotionally balanced person with pretty good boundaries, yet people still got under his skin. He came into therapy, not because his life was falling apart, but to consciously deepen his coping skills and strengthen his emotional resilience. In his personal life, Joe felt weighed down by his aunt's negative gossiping. She called often to check up on him. He has mixed emotions about their relationship. Growing up, she was a big part of his life and he liked having an older...
Draw Your Lifeline: A Mind-Body Expressive Arts Practice for Self Reflection
The expressive art exercise called LifeLine is a positive tool in the therapy room. Getting an overview of your life can be a first step step towards self understanding and self acceptance and embodying these new understandings into your nervous system.
Thank you Dolly & Sam, 2004 – 2019
Originally posted January 23, 2019. It is with great grief and sorrow I announce the passing of our Dolly and our Sammy, our beautiful miniature poodles. They were a constant joy and gave unconditional love and affection to everyone. They are greatly missed. Running joyously in the horse meadow Sammy and I had many wonderful walks together.
Self-Care: Affirmations, Positive Emotion, and Flower Essences
Affirmations paired with flower essences can be approached as a gentle practice—one that emphasizes presence and repetition over change or correction. The intention is not to eliminate difficulty, but to offer an alternative inner tone that can be returned to over time.
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