Gentle Touch® Parent-Child
Program
Local Services
For You- With Other Parents
Creating Closeness from the Beginning Class®
Pregnant, adoptive, and parents with their baby learn how to form and
nurture their relationship with their child, communicate, promote relaxation,
stimulate prenatal and infant development, and enjoy this special time.
Topics include:
Baby,
Getting to Know You; Hoping that You'll Like Me!
Let's Talk: Understanding Your Baby's Language
Yes! Stress Management for Infants (Parents too)!
Your
Amazing Infant
Location: Various
Day & Time: To be arranged
Length: To be arranged
Cost: Please call
Register: Emma
Miller, 828-255-5648
For You- Individualized Attention
Gentle Touch® Pregnancy
Session
A 3 hour session involves a safe, effective massage, where the mother
is in control. She also experiences a variety of
relaxation, prenatal bonding and self-nurturing techniques. Counseling,
support, and current information are available.
Massage to ease physical discomforts & increase
flow of nutrients to the baby
Feel comfortable with touch; experience body changes
positively
Relaxation for mother and baby
"Connect" to body & emotions, especially
important during birth
Communicate and bond with baby in the womb
Cope with strong memories, emotions and change
Learn self-nurturing techniques
Information about pregnancy, childbirth options, and
parenting
Support for the family during this transitional time
Location: Office
in
Day & Time: Arranged upon
request
Length: Approximately 3 hours
Cost: Please call
Contact: Emma Miller,
828-255-5648
Appropriate for Mothers
who have completed their first trimester and who are in good health.
Counseling
Location: Office
in
Day & Time: Arranged upon
request
Length: Varies
Cost: Please call
Contact: Emma Miller,
828-255-5648 for counseling regarding losses (miscarriages, abortions,
stillbirths, neonates, infants, toddlers), birth traumas, adjustment during
pregnancy and with young children, adoptions, and building parent-child
relationships from pre-conception to age 5.
Contact: Steve Miller,
828-255-5643 for counseling and hypnotherapy regarding spiritual and personal
growth. Adults and couples. Psychic
readings are available in person and by telephone. Steve
is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Qualified Mental
Health Professional, and Certified Psychic. He has a
Masters in Divinity and is an Interfaith Minister.
For Your Child- With Other Parents
Gentle Touch® Program for Infants
Parents with their baby (birth-crawling), learn to touch/ massage appropriately. Baby's growth, health, development, and emotional
well-being improves. Parents deepen bonding, relax,
share, learn and have fun.
Locations:
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Sylva Pediatrics, Sylva, N.C.
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The Music Village, Cullowhee, N.C.
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Family to Family,
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Awakening Heart/ Dr. Nancy Tarlow, Asheville, N.C.
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Home setting in Sylva, N.C.
Days & Times:
Saturday and Sunday afternoons and Weekday early evenings
Group classes last 4-6 weeks. Please call for next class
Each session is 2 hours long
Cost: Please call (inc. handouts, free
"stuff", bottle of oil, parent-baby photo, certificate of completion)
Call about discounts!
Register: Emma
Miller, 828-255-5648
Gentle Touch® Program
for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Interactive
Parent-Child "Play, Massage, and Relaxation Group" sessions for
toddlers and preschoolers.
Location: Your
home, faith community, community center, etc.
Day & Time: To be arranged
Length: One session or a
series
Cost: Please call;
Scholarships may be available
Register: Emma
Miller, 828-255-5648
For Your Child- Individualized Attention
Personalized Sessions
This is for babies who were born premature, are fussy, or who have
special needs. It is also for toddlers, preschoolers,
and parents who prefer this. Gentle
Touch® Parent-Child
Program can easily be incorporated into the child's care and family
life.
Location: Your home,
hospital, childcare, or pediatric office
Day & Time: To be arranged
Length: Depends upon need
Cost: There may be no
cost due to funding. Please call.
Register: Emma
Miller, 828-255-5648
For Your Family
Ceremonies
Marriages, Blessingways to honor the pregnant
mother or family, Baby Welcomings, Memorials
(especially for early loss), and other ceremonies to acknowledge important times
or changes are meaningfully designed and facilitated. Counseling
is available.
Location: Any- To be arranged
Day & Time: To be arranged
Length: To be arranged
Cost: Donation
Contact: Reverend Doctor
Emma Miller, 828-255-5648. Reverend Steve Miller is
available as well.
Please see the article "Rituals
for Birth" as a way to design your own Blessingway.
Counseling
Location: Office
in
Day & Time: Arranged upon
request
Length: Varies
Cost: Please call
Contact: Emma Miller,
828-255-5648 for counseling regarding losses (miscarriages, abortions,
stillbirths, neonates, infants, toddlers), birth traumas, adjustment during
pregnancy and with young children, adoptions, and building parent-child
relationships from pre-conception to age 5.
Contact: Steve Miller,
828-255-5643 for counseling and hypnotherapy regarding spiritual and personal
growth. Adults and couples. Psychic
readings are available in person and by telephone. Steve
is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Qualified Mental
Health Professional, and Certified Psychic. He has a
Masters in Divinity and is an Interfaith Minister.
Gift Certificates for all services are available!
These
local organizations support classes and/or services:
Mission-St. Joseph's Health System
Mountain Area Pediatric Associates
Sylva Pediatrics
Family to Family
Awakening Heart/Dr. Nancy Tarlow
Buncombe
TREND Community Mental Health
Services
New Dawn Midwifery
MotherCare
Network of
Mountain Light Ministry
Emma Miller, D.Div., is the creator of the Gentle Touch® Parent-Child Program. She is a N.C. Infant/Toddler/Family Specialist, an
Interfaith Minister, and is certified in Pregnancy
Massage and Infant Massage.
Steve Miller, M.Div., offers
counseling and hypnotherapy regarding spiritual and personal growth. Adults and couples. Psychic
readings are available in person and by telephone. He
is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Qualified Mental
Health Professional, Certified Psychic, and Interfaith Minister. Contact 828-255-5643. Offices are
in
For more information about the Gentle Touch® Infant Massage Video, parent-child services, or professional training, please
e-mail Program@GentleTouchParent-Child.com.
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