Beyond Birth: The Hidden Epidemic of Perinatal Trauma
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Perinatal trauma shatters families. Learn how to support healing, strengthen bonds, and explore EMDR therapy's role in recovery.
Nov 8, 20231 min read
Help us heal Israeli and Palestinian trauma through EMDR
The Touchstone Institute is donating 25% of each new registration for these self-paced courses to EMDR 4 Peace...
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Aug 1, 20233 min read
Nurturing the Nurturers: Addressing the Unseen Trauma behind Human Milk Feeding
Understanding the relationship between perinatal mental health and human milk feeding is vital to trauma-informed care.
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Jul 5, 20232 min read
7 Insider Tips for EMDR Success in Complex Trauma Management
Discover 7 crucial tips from EMDR expert, Jasmine Adams, on managing complex trauma effectively.
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Jun 29, 20232 min read
Language Matters: 5 Reasons to Say "Birthing People" instead of "Mothers"
Why we at Touchstone use 'birthing people,' to promote inclusivity, advocacy, and holistic care in our approach to perinatal health.
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Jun 20, 20232 min read
6 Tips to Maximize Your EMDR Phase 2 Resourcing
Uncover expert insights into EMDR Phase 2 Resourcing for perinatal clients, with specialist Leslie Pertz's key strategies and resources.
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May 25, 20233 min read
7 Things You Need to Know before Integrating EMDR into Your Practice
Discover Suna Clinchard's valuable tips for integrating EMDR therapy. Strengthen adaptive info, build foundation, embrace attunement.
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May 23, 20234 min read
EMDR Therapy, Demystified
Discover the healing impact of EMDR therapy on early traumas through Kate White's interview with Mara Tesler Stein.
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May 10, 20232 min read
Abortion Access as a Mental Health Issue
Learn from reproductive psychologist, Julie Bindeman, PsyD, about the mental health implications of restricted abortion access in the US.
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Apr 19, 20232 min read
5 Key Takeaways from Connecting the Rainbow: Healing Perinatal Trauma
Discover Jana Glass's course on perinatal trauma healing, with Dr. Peifer's insights on diverse families.
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Apr 17, 20232 min read
Building Empathy and Trust: Supporting NICU Parents on Their Emotional Journey
Join our NICU Parenting course to support families in their emotional journey, guided by experts Mara Tesler Stein & Deborah L. Davis.
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Dec 8, 20221 min read
Staying Centered in an Uncentered World: Lessons Learned from Perinatal Mental Health
It is difficult to feel centered when the daily news is rife with uncertainty, instability, and injustice; but for families who have...
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Mar 18, 20203 min read
The Line
You know it’s over when they let you enter without first scrubbing your hands. This ends one of two ways. Only one means coming home with...
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Mar 18, 20202 min read
Echoes
This feels so much like it did when I was abruptly put on hospital bedrest nearly 24-years ago at 24-weeks pregnant with twins. How...
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Feb 6, 20206 min read
Just Notice...
Exploring the vitalness of noticing and paying attention, and the ways in which EMDR can empower people to do a little more of both.
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