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What Are The Benefits of Reflexology After a Loss?

Loss support isn't easy or natural for most people. A lot of the things that people think they should say are actually painful for people who are experiencing loss to hear. It's really hard for loving family and friends to be comfortable with a person's discomfort. The reality is, we can't take their pain away with our words. The most comforting thing we can offer is validation that it's okay to be in pain, to be sad, to be angry or even jealous of others.

To be able to offer a client comforting touch while I listen or just be present with in silence has always felt like something I could do. And while that made me feel a little bit better about my role, it has so many benefits for the grieving person as well.

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The 3 R's of Postpartum Recovery

According to the CDC, 1 in 8 women in the United States suffers from postpartum depression. The rate of postpartum depression increased 7 times from 2000 to 2015. It’s really not shocking considering how little postpartum support most women have. When I’m working with birth clients we spend a lot of time talking about postpartum recovery. I always discuss the 3 R’s.

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