BirthTouch Support for Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum

11/01/2025

Accepting reality is an important part of tolerating the distress of life. Accepting reality doesn’t mean that you approve of everything or that you roll over and be passive when you are disrespected.

The goal of reality acceptance is to accept reality as it is without “…throwing a tantrum or responding with willful ineffectiveness.” (Linehan, p. 451).

In addition, accepting reality is imbedded in the dialectic of acceptance and change. Life is challenging and there is pain, but it is still worth living.

But when challenged with a very triggering event, how do maintain your cool?

If you have an explosive personality, HOW can you get to the point of feeling like you can accept reality AND make changes in your life as well?

DBT STOP and TIP Skills are essential for mindfulness, mental health and managing your emotions,

10/31/2025

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10/10/2025

A pregnancy loss is a primal, deep loss. And often the parents dealign with this devastating loss have other, young children who were looking forward to having a little brother or little sister. There is help available, in this time of pain, for parents who need to find ways to answer their surviving children’s questions about death and help them cope with their emotions. Pregnancy and infant loss is a family event.

A pregnancy loss is a primal, deep loss. And often the parents dealign with this devastating loss have other, young children who were looking forward to having a little brother or little sister. There is help available, in this time of pain, for parents who need to find ways to answer their survivin...

10/10/2025

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stems from unpleasant life-changing events that happened to someone or people around them. Usually, when something traumatic happens, it takes people time to get over it, but it's not the case for everyone. Some people's trauma from a harsh incident can linger for months or even years. This is why two people can experience the exact same trauma, and not heal at the same time.

Ptsd: Some people's trauma from a harsh incident can linger for months or even years. This is why two people can experience the exact same trauma, and not heal at the same time.

10/10/2025

Revered for its profound healing and regenerative properties, this essential oil holds a sacred place in natural medicine and skincare. Known for supporting skin renewal, tissue repair, and emotional recovery, helichrysum is the oil of restoration on every level—physical, emotional, and spiritual. Its ability to soothe trauma, reduce inflammation, and renew the spirit makes it an indispensable ally in holistic wellness.

Helichrysum is known as the oil of the wounded healer—both physically and emotionally. It has a unique ability to open the heart while grounding and comforting the soul. Used in energetic healing and trauma therapy, this oil encourages emotional release, forgiveness, and deep inner restoration.

09/23/2025

Helichrysum essential oil, often called the “Immortelle” or “Everlasting” oil, is a golden elixir distilled from the delicate yellow blossoms of Helichrysum italicum. Its aroma is earthy, herbaceous, and slightly honey-like—grounding and comforting.

Revered for its profound healing and regenerative properties, this essential oil holds a sacred place in natural medicine and skincare. Known for supporting skin renewal, tissue repair, and emotional recovery, helichrysum is the oil of restoration on every level—physical, emotional, and spiritual. Its ability to soothe trauma, reduce inflammation, and renew the spirit makes it an indispensable ally in holistic wellness.

Helichrysum is known as the oil of the wounded healer—both physically and emotionally. It has a unique ability to open the heart while grounding and comforting the soul. Used in energetic healing and trauma therapy, this oil encourages emotional release, forgiveness, and deep inner restoration.

09/09/2025

Mindfulness is mostly about learning to pay attention to the present moment without judgment. Even though that sounds simple, it's not a simple skill. But mindfulness is a skill that can be learned with practice. When I first started, I thought mindfulness meant emptying my mind completely. Spoiler alert: that’s not how it works. Instead, it’s actually about noticing your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings with kindness and curiosity, without judging yourself.

If you’re curious about how to begin a mindfulness and meditation practice, you’re in the right place. Let’s explore some practical, friendly ways to bring mindfulness into your routine, with a few personal stories sprinkled in to keep things real.

09/01/2025

Have you ever found yourself feeling worse about yourself after spending a few minutes—or hours—on social media? You may be in search of a good laugh, or simply want to feel connected to others, but social media often makes us feel as though we’re lacking in some way, whether it’s our habits, possessions, or experiences. This comparison is what can eat away at your self-esteem and self-love.

Self-love is a form of positive psychology that focuses on kindness, support, acceptance, and nurturance with yourself.

Learn how to strengthen your relationship with yourself, and explore how self-love, acceptance, and positivity can improve your emotional well-being

08/19/2025

Most of us will face challenges with mental health at some point in our lives. There are many valid treatment options available today. Complementary therapies, traditional talk therapies and medications are all powerful tools in the treatment of anxiety and depression.

Creating an integrative plan of traditional talk therapy combined with complementary, or holistic, treatments will tap the mind-body connection, enhance emotional awareness, and improve resilience.

Creating an integrative plan of traditional talk therapy combined with complementary, or holistic, treatments will tap the mind-body connection, enhance emotional awareness, and improve resilience.

08/16/2025

Her examination of human emotions, encompassing childhood, grief, resilience, and the intricate nature of fame and public scrutiny, are examples of how music and poetry are expressive art where we can experience healthy emotional expression and healing through art.

Taylor Swift transcends her status as a pop icon; she's an American poet whose songs delve into various American personas, simultaneously capturing individual experiences and universal themes. She is good for women everywhere.

08/12/2025

Happy World Elephant Day!
ADOPT!

Become a part of our foster family by adopting an orphan elephant, rhino or giraffe for yourself or as a gift for a loved one.

08/12/2025

Meta Description: Narcissists often tear down the self-esteem of those they are in relationships with. Explore how to heal from narcissism and promote your mental health.

Removing yourself from a relationship with a narcissist is a big first step in taking back control. However, it’s important that you take the time to heal from the relationship in order to preserve your mental health.

Removing yourself from a relationship with a narcissist is a big first step in taking back control. However, it’s important that you take the time to heal from the relationship in order to preserve your mental health.