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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Harness Your Thoughts: A Cognitive Flexibility Exercise
Do your thoughts affect how you experience your life? When we are anxious, discouraged, or overwhelmed, the mind narrows. It begins to scan for evidence that confirms whatever it already believes: “Nothing is working.” “I always mess this up.” “People can’t be trusted.” “This day is a disaster.” This narrowing of perception when we are under stress is a common cognitive distortion often called black-and-white thinking — the tendency to see experiences in extremes rather than in shades of...
Interview with PsychCentral (Archived)
Originally posted July 10, 2016. Originally published on PsychCentral.com . Reposted here for archive purposes. In earlier years of my clinical career, I was interviewed by PsychCentral about my work in psychotherapy, perinatal mental health, and holistic approaches to emotional healing. PsychCentral has since reorganized its website and the original interview is no longer available online, so I am reposting it here for archival purposes. At the time of this interview, my work focused...
Book Review: Dancing on the Edge of Sanity by Ana Clare Rouds
Updated February 19, 2022 Dancing on the Edge of Sanity asks once again How Often Must We Ask for Sensitive Care? It’s easy to connect with Ana Clare Rouds’ personal story of the reality of motherhood in her book, Dancing on the Edge of Sanity . She shares her personal story about her experience with postpartum depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder, and she eloquently brings out several issues. Her story reminds us that: we need shame-busting! the anxiety, hyper-vigilance...
Grow Your Mental Health: 3 Habits That Build Emotional Resilience
Developing habits of thought and action that support mental health is a lifelong process. It isn’t a quick fix — it’s an evolving practice. And the encouraging truth is this: You can always grow. Some people are lucky enough to be born with an innate positivity. And some people are lucky enough to be born into family situations where healthy emotional and mental attitudes are taught by both modeling positive behavior and having honest communication about identifying and expressing...
Interview with PsychCentral (archived) Codependent Relationships
Originally posted July 7, 2016. Topic: Codependency, mindfulness, and the examined life Kathy Morelli, LPC This interview originally appeared on PsychCentral several years ago. The original article is no longer available online, so the full interview is reposted here for archival purposes. What do you mean by an “examined life”? What does this look like? The examined life refers to a quote credited to both Socrates and Plato: “The unexamined life is not worth living.” To lead an examined life...
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