The Touchstone Institute

04/23/2026

Perinatal trauma and dissociation present unique challenges in clinical practice.

This complex interplay of trauma, attachment, and hormonal changes requires specialized understanding and approaches. Explore insights from Dr. Nirit Gordon on perinatal trauma and dissociation, and discover how to provide effective, trauma-informed care for clients navigating these sensitive issues.

Perinatal trauma and dissociation present unique challenges in clinical practice. This complex interplay of trauma, attachment, and hormonal changes requires specialized understanding and approaches. Explore insights from Dr. Nirit Gordon on perinatal trauma and dissociation, and discover how to pro...

04/22/2026

We know that spending time in nature reduces stress and anxiety, improves memory and sleep, and increases our overall wellbeing. But with busy schedules that often keep us indoors, finding the time to get outdoors isn't always easy.

If you can only get outside for a few minutes today:
🌿 Enjoy an impromptu picnic during your lunch break.
🌿 Remove your shoes to feel the grass between your toes.
🌿 Take a walk at a nearby park.

If you're stuck inside, bring nature to you:
🌿 Listen to recordings of bird songs or rainstorms instead of your usual tunes.
🌿 Bring plants into your space (even faux plants and nature-themed art can boost your mood!).
🌿 Use an oil diffuser with natural scenes to bring a sense of grounding indoors.

How are you experiencing nature this Earth Day? Let us know what we missed in the comments!

04/21/2026

Meet Nicole McNelis!

Nicole is a licensed therapist and founder of an award-winning private practice in suburban Philadelphia. A perinatal mental health specialist and PSI Subject Matter Expert, she supports clients through life’s biggest transitions with clarity, compassion, and care.

Join Nicole on June 1 for Maternal Rage: Implications & Interventions to gain an understanding of maternal rage, its triggers, and its ties to perinatal mental health.

What you'll learn:
✅ How to identity maternal rage in a clinical setting
✅ The role societal expectations of birthing parents plays in maternal rage
✅ Evidence-based interventions for working with clients experiencing maternal rage

Secure your spot - register today at https://bit.ly/maternal-rage

04/20/2026

Join us on April 23 to learn how to support sexual abuse survivors during the perinatal period with a compassionate, trauma-informed approach in Lacey Castilleja Fisher's course, Echoes of Trauma.

You'll learn:
✅ Why sexual abuse trauma can resurface during the perinatal period
✅ How to recognize the SA trauma symptoms
✅ Effective modalities tailored to supporting survivors

📖 Echoes of Trauma: Navigating Perinatal Mental Health and Sexual Abuse
🗓️ April 23
🔗 Register today at https://bit.ly/Echoes-Live

04/17/2026

Childhood sexual abuse can profoundly shape a survivor’s experience throughout the perinatal period. Understanding these complexities is essential for providing effective, trauma-informed care.

Lacey's April 23 course, 'Echoes of Trauma' is designed to help you honor survivors’ lived experiences with compassion while equipping you with clinical tools to provide confident, trauma-informed support during this delicate time.

Enroll today at https://bit.ly/Echoes-Live

04/16/2026

Save 15% today to begin your course right away... or tomorrow... or whenever works best for you!

Our wide variety of on-demand trainings allow you to earn CE credits at your own pace.

Use discount code YOURPACE15 by midnight tonight to save 15% on your next course at https://bit.ly/touchstone-trainings

04/15/2026

When you register for our on-demand trainings, you determine the date, time, and pace at which you learn.

Visit https://www.touchstoneinstitute.org/training to find your next on-demand training and save 15% through April 16 with discount code: YOURPACE15

04/14/2026

Our On-demand drop sale starts now!

Save 15% on all on-demand trainings with discount code YOURPACE15 from April 14-16!

Whether you’re exploring new techniques or expanding your existing skills, our on-demand courses provide the same trauma-focused content as our live courses, with the flexibility to learn when your schedule allows.

Register for your next on-demand course at https://www.touchstoneinstitute.org/training

04/13/2026

Our April newsletter is here!
Read on for course updates, mental health insights, and more.
https://bit.ly/apr-26-news

04/09/2026

Have questions about The Touchstone Institute? We've got answers!

From EMDR training to continuing education credits and even how to connect with our Therapist Network, we’re here to help mental health professionals navigate our offerings with ease. Whether you’re new to perinatal care or a seasoned practitioner, our wide range of training options ensures there’s something for everyone.

Swipe through for answers to some of our most frequently asked questions, and visit https://touchstoneinstitute.org to dive deeper into all that we offer!

04/08/2026

Yes! EMDR is safe during pregnancy!

That's it. That's the whole post. 😉

04/06/2026

When EMDR feels stalled despite using established techniques, dissociation may be the underlying barrier.

Nirit's upcoming training introduces practical assessment methods and intervention protocols designed to help you respond effectively to these challenges:

📖 Working with Dissociation
🗓️ May 11
🔗 Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/dissociation-live