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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8 Mental Health Tips to Avoid Holiday Stress
The holiday season can be joyful — and it can also be exhausting, emotional, and overwhelming. If you’re feeling stretched thin, you’re not doing anything wrong. Holiday stress is common, and there are gentle ways to take care of yourself without forcing cheer or perfection. 1. Be Kind to Yourself Start by noticing your inner dialogue. If your self-talk becomes harsh or critical, pause and ask yourself: Would I say this to a friend I care about? If the answer is no, gently reframe the...
Why EMDR Works for PTSD: A Nervous System Approach
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy widely used in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). EMDR is recommended by multiple international treatment guidelines and is supported by decades of clinical research. Trauma researchers, including Dr. Bessel van der Kolk , have helped expand our understanding of why EMDR is effective — particularly when trauma symptoms are rooted in the nervous system rather than conscious thought alone....
About mindfulness and emotional healing
Updated August, 2021 Goodness, if mindfulness was a drug, there would be ads everywhere about its effectiveness! And it’s free and available to us at all times. Mindfulness is the heightened awareness of inner and outer experiences through focused attention in the present moment. Mindfulness and positive intention can be purposefully cultivated and used for healing. Current research confirms this ancient belief. Today there is a big movement to incorporate mindfulness and positive ...
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS): A Screening Tool for Postpartum Depression
What Is the EPDS? Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are the most common complication of childbirth. Approximately 15–20% of women experience symptoms of depression or anxiety during pregnancy or in the first year postpartum. While “postpartum depression” (PPD) is the most widely used term, perinatal mood disorders include: Postpartum depression (PPD) Postpartum anxiety (PPA) Postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Bipolar disorder Postpartum psychosis Birth-related trauma responses...
I finally turned around and saw dementia’s ugly, unwanted face
Originally posted October 3, 2017. My mom passed away the summer of 2017. I didn’t have the emotional stamina for writing about it as we lived through it. My mom lived alone until she was 90 years old. She was in incredible physical shape. She walked three miles a day. Twice a day, she took her little dog out for a mile and a half walk. She had lots of dog walking friends with whom she chatted on those walks. The shopkeepers on her path knew her and she bought coffee in the small...
Five Ways I Use Flower Essences for Reflection
Flower essences are a complementary, non-invasive practice that some people use for emotional reflection and support. In my own work and personal life, I’ve approached them as a symbolic and experiential tool, rather than as a medical or psychological treatment.
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