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Why We Don’t “Go Rainbow” for Pride Month
Read our Pride Month reflection on why we don’t change our logo - and how we practice LGBTQIA2S+ inclusion, equity, and anti-oppression all year long at Touchstone Institute.
Jun 12 min read
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Storytelling Saves Lives, and So Does Listening: Supporting Perinatal Therapists
Perinatal therapists hold stories of grief, transformation, and healing every day. This post explores the emotional labor of that work and offers support for clinicians navigating the quiet, steady role of listening—whether in moments of visibility or behind the scenes.
Apr 284 min read
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How to Help Perinatal Clients Navigate Psychiatric Medication Decisions
Support clients through perinatal medication decisions with compassion, clarity, and confidence—without stepping out of scope.
Apr 164 min read
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Supporting Clients Through Pregnancy Termination for Medical Reasons: What Perinatal Therapists Need to Know
Supporting clients through TFMR requires compassion, knowledge, and legal awareness. Here’s what perinatal therapists need to know.
Feb 245 min read
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Decolonizing EMDR: Centering Client Voice and Choice in Trauma Healing
Decolonizing EMDR shifts therapy beyond the individual, addressing systemic trauma and centering client voice, choice, and cultural context.
Feb 55 min read
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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...
Nov 8, 20231 min read
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Free Four Blinks Trauma Training in Hebrew, Arabic, and English
This past weekend, fellow therapist and Touchstone facilitator, Thomas Zimmerman generously hosted an impromptu Four Blinks training...
Oct 13, 20232 min read
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From Passion to Action: A Therapist's Guide to Grant Funding
Discover the power of innovative funding for perinatal mental health services with insights from Jenna Cohen, a trailblazer in this field.
Jul 26, 20235 min read
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Language Matters: 5 Reasons to Say "Birthing People"
Why we at Touchstone use 'birthing people,' to promote inclusivity, advocacy, and holistic care in our approach to perinatal health.
Jun 29, 20232 min read
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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.
May 10, 20232 min read
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