The Touchstone Institute
@thetouchstoneinst.bsky.social
Empowering perinatal practitioners through holistic trainings and consultations.
New courses, resources, and more at bit.ly/touchstone-bio-linq
New courses, resources, and more at bit.ly/touchstone-bio-linq
What connects ADHD, birth trauma, and early development?
They meet where neurodivergence is missed and care falls short.
Join us Jan 13 for Overlooked & Overwhelmed to learn how the perinatal demands can reveal or worsen ADHD and how to provide clinical support.
More at https://bit.ly/TI-ADHD-Live
They meet where neurodivergence is missed and care falls short.
Join us Jan 13 for Overlooked & Overwhelmed to learn how the perinatal demands can reveal or worsen ADHD and how to provide clinical support.
More at https://bit.ly/TI-ADHD-Live
December 16, 2025 at 8:03 PM
What connects ADHD, birth trauma, and early development?
They meet where neurodivergence is missed and care falls short.
Join us Jan 13 for Overlooked & Overwhelmed to learn how the perinatal demands can reveal or worsen ADHD and how to provide clinical support.
More at https://bit.ly/TI-ADHD-Live
They meet where neurodivergence is missed and care falls short.
Join us Jan 13 for Overlooked & Overwhelmed to learn how the perinatal demands can reveal or worsen ADHD and how to provide clinical support.
More at https://bit.ly/TI-ADHD-Live
Perinatal EMDR training should make room for nuance, not rush past it.
If you’ve been looking for perinatal-focused EMDR training that supports real clinical complexity, join Mara Tesler Stein for Perinatal Crisis and Beyond, beginning Jan 27. Secure your spot at https://bit.ly/TI-PCB
If you’ve been looking for perinatal-focused EMDR training that supports real clinical complexity, join Mara Tesler Stein for Perinatal Crisis and Beyond, beginning Jan 27. Secure your spot at https://bit.ly/TI-PCB
December 16, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Perinatal EMDR training should make room for nuance, not rush past it.
If you’ve been looking for perinatal-focused EMDR training that supports real clinical complexity, join Mara Tesler Stein for Perinatal Crisis and Beyond, beginning Jan 27. Secure your spot at https://bit.ly/TI-PCB
If you’ve been looking for perinatal-focused EMDR training that supports real clinical complexity, join Mara Tesler Stein for Perinatal Crisis and Beyond, beginning Jan 27. Secure your spot at https://bit.ly/TI-PCB
Gretchen Nelson is an LICSW specializing in neurodivergence & perinatal mental health.
Join Gretchen on Jan 13 for Overlooked & Overwhelmed to gain the understanding & tools needed to support clients navigating ADHD & the transitions of the perinatal period. Register at https://bit.ly/TI-ADHD-Live
Join Gretchen on Jan 13 for Overlooked & Overwhelmed to gain the understanding & tools needed to support clients navigating ADHD & the transitions of the perinatal period. Register at https://bit.ly/TI-ADHD-Live
December 13, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Gretchen Nelson is an LICSW specializing in neurodivergence & perinatal mental health.
Join Gretchen on Jan 13 for Overlooked & Overwhelmed to gain the understanding & tools needed to support clients navigating ADHD & the transitions of the perinatal period. Register at https://bit.ly/TI-ADHD-Live
Join Gretchen on Jan 13 for Overlooked & Overwhelmed to gain the understanding & tools needed to support clients navigating ADHD & the transitions of the perinatal period. Register at https://bit.ly/TI-ADHD-Live
Is your overwhelmed client struggling with more than early parenthood?
Our latest article brings together current research with the emotional themes ADHD parents commonly describe in session.
Our latest article brings together current research with the emotional themes ADHD parents commonly describe in session.
ADHD in the Perinatal Period: When Compensation Cracks and Care Needs to Shift
ADHD in the perinatal period is often missed, even as research shows a fivefold increase in postpartum depression and anxiety for birthing people with ADHD. This article reviews key findings, explores emotional themes from lived experience, and offers clinically useful ways to support neurodivergent birthing people.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Is your overwhelmed client struggling with more than early parenthood?
Our latest article brings together current research with the emotional themes ADHD parents commonly describe in session.
Our latest article brings together current research with the emotional themes ADHD parents commonly describe in session.
Inclusive perinatal mental health training is at the 💜 of Touchstone.
We create supportive learning environments that honors how lived experiences shape us as clinicians and the families we serve.
Learn about our values and holistic approach to professional development at touchstoneinstitute.org.
We create supportive learning environments that honors how lived experiences shape us as clinicians and the families we serve.
Learn about our values and holistic approach to professional development at touchstoneinstitute.org.
December 9, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Inclusive perinatal mental health training is at the 💜 of Touchstone.
We create supportive learning environments that honors how lived experiences shape us as clinicians and the families we serve.
Learn about our values and holistic approach to professional development at touchstoneinstitute.org.
We create supportive learning environments that honors how lived experiences shape us as clinicians and the families we serve.
Learn about our values and holistic approach to professional development at touchstoneinstitute.org.
In the aftermath of the death of a baby, the holidays are, predictably, periods when families may experience more intense waves of grief.
Acknowledging that the absence of the baby who died is still felt is a way of affirming that this child was wanted, loved, and is missed.
Acknowledging that the absence of the baby who died is still felt is a way of affirming that this child was wanted, loved, and is missed.
December 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
In the aftermath of the death of a baby, the holidays are, predictably, periods when families may experience more intense waves of grief.
Acknowledging that the absence of the baby who died is still felt is a way of affirming that this child was wanted, loved, and is missed.
Acknowledging that the absence of the baby who died is still felt is a way of affirming that this child was wanted, loved, and is missed.
December 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Last chance to enroll and save 20%!
Don't forget to use discount code HOLIDAY2025 on a variety of CE courses by midnight tonight at https://www.touchstoneinstitute.org/training
#supportsmallbusinesses
Don't forget to use discount code HOLIDAY2025 on a variety of CE courses by midnight tonight at https://www.touchstoneinstitute.org/training
#supportsmallbusinesses
December 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Last chance to enroll and save 20%!
Don't forget to use discount code HOLIDAY2025 on a variety of CE courses by midnight tonight at https://www.touchstoneinstitute.org/training
#supportsmallbusinesses
Don't forget to use discount code HOLIDAY2025 on a variety of CE courses by midnight tonight at https://www.touchstoneinstitute.org/training
#supportsmallbusinesses
Did you know our Foundational EMDR Training Manual is also on sale?
Save 20% on your comprehensive, illustrated guide to EMDR therapy at the link in our bio with discount code HOLIDAY2025 at https://bit.ly/EMDR-manual-dl
#supportsmallbusinesses
Save 20% on your comprehensive, illustrated guide to EMDR therapy at the link in our bio with discount code HOLIDAY2025 at https://bit.ly/EMDR-manual-dl
#supportsmallbusinesses
December 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Did you know our Foundational EMDR Training Manual is also on sale?
Save 20% on your comprehensive, illustrated guide to EMDR therapy at the link in our bio with discount code HOLIDAY2025 at https://bit.ly/EMDR-manual-dl
#supportsmallbusinesses
Save 20% on your comprehensive, illustrated guide to EMDR therapy at the link in our bio with discount code HOLIDAY2025 at https://bit.ly/EMDR-manual-dl
#supportsmallbusinesses
Thanks for being the heart of Touchstone! Your participation fuels our mission to provide quality trauma-informed trainings.
In the spirit of giving, we're offering 20% savings through Dec 2 with code HOLIDAY2025 at https://bit.ly/touchstone-trainings
#blackfridaysale #smallbusinesssaturday
In the spirit of giving, we're offering 20% savings through Dec 2 with code HOLIDAY2025 at https://bit.ly/touchstone-trainings
#blackfridaysale #smallbusinesssaturday
November 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Thanks for being the heart of Touchstone! Your participation fuels our mission to provide quality trauma-informed trainings.
In the spirit of giving, we're offering 20% savings through Dec 2 with code HOLIDAY2025 at https://bit.ly/touchstone-trainings
#blackfridaysale #smallbusinesssaturday
In the spirit of giving, we're offering 20% savings through Dec 2 with code HOLIDAY2025 at https://bit.ly/touchstone-trainings
#blackfridaysale #smallbusinesssaturday
Now through Dec 2, save 20% on CEU trainings with code HOLIDAY2025.
⭐Live & on-demand trainings*
⭐Mara Tesler Stein’s EMDR comprehensive
⭐The Foundational EMDR Manual
Enroll now: https://bit.ly/touchstone-trainings
*Excluding Foundational EMDR Training
#supportsmallbusinesses #blackfridaysale
⭐Live & on-demand trainings*
⭐Mara Tesler Stein’s EMDR comprehensive
⭐The Foundational EMDR Manual
Enroll now: https://bit.ly/touchstone-trainings
*Excluding Foundational EMDR Training
#supportsmallbusinesses #blackfridaysale
November 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Now through Dec 2, save 20% on CEU trainings with code HOLIDAY2025.
⭐Live & on-demand trainings*
⭐Mara Tesler Stein’s EMDR comprehensive
⭐The Foundational EMDR Manual
Enroll now: https://bit.ly/touchstone-trainings
*Excluding Foundational EMDR Training
#supportsmallbusinesses #blackfridaysale
⭐Live & on-demand trainings*
⭐Mara Tesler Stein’s EMDR comprehensive
⭐The Foundational EMDR Manual
Enroll now: https://bit.ly/touchstone-trainings
*Excluding Foundational EMDR Training
#supportsmallbusinesses #blackfridaysale
Our Holiday Sale begins tomorrow!
Stay tuned for a special discount code. Here’s to a season filled with enlightenment and new beginnings!
#supportsmallbusinesses
Stay tuned for a special discount code. Here’s to a season filled with enlightenment and new beginnings!
#supportsmallbusinesses
November 27, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Our Holiday Sale begins tomorrow!
Stay tuned for a special discount code. Here’s to a season filled with enlightenment and new beginnings!
#supportsmallbusinesses
Stay tuned for a special discount code. Here’s to a season filled with enlightenment and new beginnings!
#supportsmallbusinesses
The holiday season weighs differently on everyone. While gatherings can be joyful, they can also be overwhelming, triggering, and complicated.
However you are experiencing the holidays this year, be gentle with yourself.
However you are experiencing the holidays this year, be gentle with yourself.
November 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The holiday season weighs differently on everyone. While gatherings can be joyful, they can also be overwhelming, triggering, and complicated.
However you are experiencing the holidays this year, be gentle with yourself.
However you are experiencing the holidays this year, be gentle with yourself.
With so many expert-led trainings, it can be tough to decide which one to register for first!
Our suggestion? Any you haven’t taken yet! 😉
Get ready to save on all trainings from Nov 28 - Dec 2. Course info at touchstoneinstitute.org.
#supportsmallbusinesses #blackfridaysale #therapisteducation
Our suggestion? Any you haven’t taken yet! 😉
Get ready to save on all trainings from Nov 28 - Dec 2. Course info at touchstoneinstitute.org.
#supportsmallbusinesses #blackfridaysale #therapisteducation
November 26, 2025 at 8:31 PM
With so many expert-led trainings, it can be tough to decide which one to register for first!
Our suggestion? Any you haven’t taken yet! 😉
Get ready to save on all trainings from Nov 28 - Dec 2. Course info at touchstoneinstitute.org.
#supportsmallbusinesses #blackfridaysale #therapisteducation
Our suggestion? Any you haven’t taken yet! 😉
Get ready to save on all trainings from Nov 28 - Dec 2. Course info at touchstoneinstitute.org.
#supportsmallbusinesses #blackfridaysale #therapisteducation
🪷 Embrace the balance between supporting others (your family, clients, colleagues...) and taking care of yourself. 🪷
#therapistaffirmation #therapistcommunity #touchstoneinstitute
#therapistaffirmation #therapistcommunity #touchstoneinstitute
November 22, 2025 at 12:01 AM
🪷 Embrace the balance between supporting others (your family, clients, colleagues...) and taking care of yourself. 🪷
#therapistaffirmation #therapistcommunity #touchstoneinstitute
#therapistaffirmation #therapistcommunity #touchstoneinstitute
Touchstone is more than just an educational institute; it's a community where clinicians can feel at home, connected, and supported.
🪷 What does touchstone mean to you?
#TouchstoneInstitute #touchstone #perinataltherapist #traumatherapist #therapistcommunity
🪷 What does touchstone mean to you?
#TouchstoneInstitute #touchstone #perinataltherapist #traumatherapist #therapistcommunity
November 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Touchstone is more than just an educational institute; it's a community where clinicians can feel at home, connected, and supported.
🪷 What does touchstone mean to you?
#TouchstoneInstitute #touchstone #perinataltherapist #traumatherapist #therapistcommunity
🪷 What does touchstone mean to you?
#TouchstoneInstitute #touchstone #perinataltherapist #traumatherapist #therapistcommunity
“I think being the parent of a preemie, or being a preemie yourself, means your life has taken a different path. Not a better path, not a worse path, just a different path.” - Mara Tesler Stein
#worldprematurityday #wpd25 #touchstoneinstitute
#worldprematurityday #wpd25 #touchstoneinstitute
November 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
“I think being the parent of a preemie, or being a preemie yourself, means your life has taken a different path. Not a better path, not a worse path, just a different path.” - Mara Tesler Stein
#worldprematurityday #wpd25 #touchstoneinstitute
#worldprematurityday #wpd25 #touchstoneinstitute
You are not just a witness to your client’s healing - you are an essential part of it.
Your presence, your attunement, your unwavering commitment to their well-being create the safety and trust necessary for transformation. Never underestimate the power of the work you do.
Your presence, your attunement, your unwavering commitment to their well-being create the safety and trust necessary for transformation. Never underestimate the power of the work you do.
November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
You are not just a witness to your client’s healing - you are an essential part of it.
Your presence, your attunement, your unwavering commitment to their well-being create the safety and trust necessary for transformation. Never underestimate the power of the work you do.
Your presence, your attunement, your unwavering commitment to their well-being create the safety and trust necessary for transformation. Never underestimate the power of the work you do.
Our November newsletter is here!
Read on for course updates, mental health insights, and more: https://bit.ly/Nov-2025-Newsletter
Read on for course updates, mental health insights, and more: https://bit.ly/Nov-2025-Newsletter
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Our November newsletter is here!
Read on for course updates, mental health insights, and more: https://bit.ly/Nov-2025-Newsletter
Read on for course updates, mental health insights, and more: https://bit.ly/Nov-2025-Newsletter
This #NationalStressAwarenessDay, we acknowledge our network of clinicians who support families through life-changing moments, which can carries its own emotional weight.
You're not alone in this journey. Let's continue to nurture our clients & each other with compassion.
#TouchstoneInstitute
You're not alone in this journey. Let's continue to nurture our clients & each other with compassion.
#TouchstoneInstitute
November 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
This #NationalStressAwarenessDay, we acknowledge our network of clinicians who support families through life-changing moments, which can carries its own emotional weight.
You're not alone in this journey. Let's continue to nurture our clients & each other with compassion.
#TouchstoneInstitute
You're not alone in this journey. Let's continue to nurture our clients & each other with compassion.
#TouchstoneInstitute
Emotions don’t need to be scary. 🪷👻🪷
#touchstoneinstitute #halloween #therapistcommunity #gentlereminder #emotions #feelyourfeelings
#touchstoneinstitute #halloween #therapistcommunity #gentlereminder #emotions #feelyourfeelings
October 31, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Emotions don’t need to be scary. 🪷👻🪷
#touchstoneinstitute #halloween #therapistcommunity #gentlereminder #emotions #feelyourfeelings
#touchstoneinstitute #halloween #therapistcommunity #gentlereminder #emotions #feelyourfeelings
We are taking a thoughtful look at the many paths to parenthood this month. Explore the nuances of infertility & assisted reproductive technology with Dr. Bindeman to support your clients with knowledge, sensitivity, & care.
🗓️ Nov 12–13: The ABCs of ART
Enroll today at https://bit.ly/abc-art-live
🗓️ Nov 12–13: The ABCs of ART
Enroll today at https://bit.ly/abc-art-live
October 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
We are taking a thoughtful look at the many paths to parenthood this month. Explore the nuances of infertility & assisted reproductive technology with Dr. Bindeman to support your clients with knowledge, sensitivity, & care.
🗓️ Nov 12–13: The ABCs of ART
Enroll today at https://bit.ly/abc-art-live
🗓️ Nov 12–13: The ABCs of ART
Enroll today at https://bit.ly/abc-art-live
Grief is not a problem to solve. It’s a story to be honored, witnessed, and held with care.
#TherapistSky #TherapistsConnect #therapistsofbluesky #perinatalmentalhealth #youarenotalone
#TherapistSky #TherapistsConnect #therapistsofbluesky #perinatalmentalhealth #youarenotalone
October 30, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Grief is not a problem to solve. It’s a story to be honored, witnessed, and held with care.
#TherapistSky #TherapistsConnect #therapistsofbluesky #perinatalmentalhealth #youarenotalone
#TherapistSky #TherapistsConnect #therapistsofbluesky #perinatalmentalhealth #youarenotalone
Assisted reproductive technology often arrives in session as acronyms, timelines, & legal worries. Our latest article breaks down what matters clinically & provides practical insights on readiness letters, third-party consults, & ongoing care during IVF & donor cycles.
Beyond the Acronyms: A Trauma-Informed Approach to ART and Infertility
Practical, clinician-focused guidance for working with clients navigating assisted reproductive technology - screening for trauma, cultural considerations, documentation risks, and when to consult. Includes steps to preserve the therapeutic frame and next-step training.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Assisted reproductive technology often arrives in session as acronyms, timelines, & legal worries. Our latest article breaks down what matters clinically & provides practical insights on readiness letters, third-party consults, & ongoing care during IVF & donor cycles.
Join Julie Bindeman on Nov 12–13 for The ABCs of ART to gain a deeper understanding of infertility and the diverse paths to parenthood to support clients with inclusivity and insight.
Register at https://bit.ly/abc-art-live
Register at https://bit.ly/abc-art-live
October 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Join Julie Bindeman on Nov 12–13 for The ABCs of ART to gain a deeper understanding of infertility and the diverse paths to parenthood to support clients with inclusivity and insight.
Register at https://bit.ly/abc-art-live
Register at https://bit.ly/abc-art-live