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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Feed the White Wolf: A Two-Minute Gratitude Practice for Emotional Strength
It takes less than two minutes a day to feed the white wolf. I've made it a habit. Almost every day: I pause. I stop. I take a slow breath. I drop my shoulders. I open my heart chakra. I soften my jaw. And I intentionally breathe in gratitude. It can happen anywhere — at a red light, in a waiting room, during a tense conversation, or in that split second when irritation begins to rise. In fact, my favorite time to feed the white wolf is precisely when I feel myself getting annoyed. Because...
Happy New Year 2016 – 50 Things You Don’t Know About Me
Originally posted January 8, 2016. I love to bird watch. I used to walk to a patch of woods in a park near my house and sit with binoculars to see if I could see bittern. I never did see one. Even until this day. I also wanted to spot a Baltimore Oriole. The first time I saw a Baltimore Oriole was 2 years ago when I was walking my dog, Sammy near the lake near my house. And when I saw that one, I actually saw three! All chasing each other in a thicket near the lake, celebrating spring! ...
Mindfully get into your flow creating textile friendship dolls!
Originally posted February 24, 2016. I’ve been blessed with wonderful, caring friends who’ve helped me a lot over this past winter! I wanted to do something special for them, something that would hold the intention of love, friendship and thankfulness within! I decided to get busy with some needlework! I’ve been making textile dolls for 20 years and decided it was time to take a rest from art quilting and get back to that beloved textile craft! Needlecrafting helps me relax and get in...
Mindful Mandalas
Originally posted June 22, 2015. Expressive Art – A Mindbody Practice Using mandalas as a healing expressive art form is a merging of Eastern and Western practices and thought. “Mandala” is Sanskrit for “circle” and is a spiritual symbol used ritualistically to represent universal wholeness. It is used a focal point in meditative practice. In Western practice, the mandala has been adopted as a tool for healing and self-discovery. The endless interlocking patterns can be envisioned as a...
For Mamas, the Gift of Self-Care – Free Lovingkindness Meditation
The Lovingkindness (Metta) meditation is a practice of cultivating self-compassion and expansive care for oneself and others. For many mothers, it offers a gentle way to soften self-criticism, slow down, and reconnect with an inner sense of kindness during demanding seasons of life. I’ve created a free version of the Lovingkindness meditation for you to listen to whenever you need to. I practice Lovingkindness meditation several times a week, and if course, under stress is when I forget to do...
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