NeuroAffective Touch Training for Therapists and Bodyworkers | Site-Wide Activity

Victor Osaka posted an update: Sunday ▪︎ June 7, 2026 9:30am - 1:00pm Pacific Time3½ […]

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:15:41 -0700

Sunday ▪︎ June 7, 2026

9:30am – 1:00pm Pacific Time

3½ hours / $125USD / Live Online ▪︎ On Demand

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Why Embodied Cognition Matters to NeuroAffective Touch?

There is a largely unexamined belief in our culture that intelligence resides in the brain, with the body as a necessary vehicle, rather…

Laura Melton posted an update in the topic Addiction: It’s been a long time since I’ve posted here. After […]

Sat, 23 May 2026 16:34:21 -0700

It’s been a long time since I’ve posted here. After spending nearly 10 years involved in NATouch administration, it feels wonderful to now be focusing primarily on private practice, teaching, and consultation work, and to return to the forum with more space to connect with this community in a different way.

As one of the moderators of the…

Lauren Moses posted an update: Hi everyone, I will be running a one time consult group […]

Thu, 21 May 2026 18:44:17 -0700

Hi everyone, I will be running a one time consult group 6/30 from 7:30a-9am PT. It will be a space to integrate NATouch concepts, discuss cases, and explore anything else NATouch related! f you’re interested in signing up, please use this link. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

https://live.vcita.com/site/ijpv00qqf2mtidfl/online-scheduling

Shanna Dew posted an update: Hi All, I am working with a client on overcoupling […]

Tue, 12 May 2026 22:02:37 -0700

Hi All, I am working with a client on overcoupling between belonging and same-ness. Client reports feeling lonely, and can only contact belonging when they are ‘an equal participant’ and cannot sense into belonging when there is differentiation. I just read through the NAT manual about belonging and am noting that the client says what the…

Brianna Lia Ho posted an update: Hi, it was amazing to witness a client and her […]

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:42:48 -0700

Hi, it was amazing to witness a client and her husband deepen in connection through touch, and beginning to heal her early wounding of not mattering. I was winging it. Helped them to unbrace through NA Touch, then some co-regulation from SE tools like leaning into each other. He may have had very early sexual trauma and so I will lean…

Jennifer Campolo posted an update in the topic Body-Mind Dialogues: As I’ve been moderating Body-Mind Dialogues with @Diane , […]

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:58:59 -0700

As I’ve been moderating Body-Mind Dialogues with @Diane , I’ve found myself more and more interested in exploring what words feel most “body-friendly.” @Aline-LaPierre recently shared with me that “Some words fit the body’s experience, and you feel it when the word fits the experience. The consciousness gets integrated.”

I “felt it” when she…

Samantha posted an update: We have a few spots left for tomorrow morning's small […]

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:37:06 -0700

We have a few spots left for tomorrow morning’s small group consult, 9 am Pacific Time. Come join us!! https://app.vcita.com/app/events/mqzcwp8fyqrg3bg6

Rodger Duckworth posted an update: At the request of Aline - here is my YouTube video I did […]

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:49:36 -0700

At the request of Aline – here is my YouTube video I did on brief description of What is NAT?

Nina Pick posted an update: Hi, I'm curious if anyone has experience using NATouch […]

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:23:48 -0700

Hi, I’m curious if anyone has experience using NATouch with clients who have experienced amputation. My client had 3 toes amputated due to sepsis and now experiences alternating electrical jolts/numbness/hypersensitivity in her feet. She describes her feet as being a world of their own, disconnected from the rest of body. She did some…

Jennifer Campolo posted an update in the topic Body-Mind Dialogues: I’ve become quite interested in the intersection of […]

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:37:11 -0700

I’ve become quite interested in the intersection of self-directed touch and expressive writing, and recently put together a short guide to NATouch-inspired somatic writing that I wanted to share here. I’d love to hear any impressions or reflections, if anyone wants to take a look (attached).

I’ll be including this in a small group I’m…

Laura Melton posted an update: I’m pleased to announce an in-person consultation day at […]

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:14:45 -0700

I’m pleased to announce an in-person consultation day at Saratoga Therapy Center.

DATE: Sunday, April 26, 2026

TIME: 9:00 am-12:00 pm and/or 1:00 pm-4:00 pm (Lunch will be provided for full-day participants)…

Stefan Jovanović Kaasa posted an update in the topic Transgenerational Trauma and the Morphic Field: Greetings everyone, and happy spring to you on this […]

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:53:35 -0700

Greetings everyone, and happy spring to you on this equinox day—
the buds are showing here in London, and it’s a delight to be transitioning into a new season.

It’s been a slower and more challenging start to the year for me, so this is my first post of 2026. I hope you’ll continue engaging, reading, and peppering this space with your…

Jennifer DiGennaro posted an update: Can anyone share any resources or reading I could go […]

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:20:55 -0700

Can anyone share any resources or reading I could go to specifically to understand more around disgust and a vomit reflex coming up when someone has certain memories come up. Thanks. I know this might be more of a consult/supervision question but I might like to connect to some resources before I go that route.

Nina Pick posted an update: I'm curious if anyone has experience with DBR […]

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:03:34 -0700

I’m curious if anyone has experience with DBR and/or combining it with NATouch. I’d be interested to hear your experiences!

Rodger Duckworth posted an update: I have been asked by Aline, Victor and Michelle to share […]

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:30:23 -0700

I have been asked by Aline, Victor and Michelle to share my YouTube video here on the forum. I feela little awkward sharing here but as it is at their bequest I hope it is received well.

I have done a couple of videos around NAT and of course an keen to promote this work.

If you feel it might be helpful to any of your patients / clients if…

Leisa posted an update: […]

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:02:19 -0700

From Seedlings to Trees

An offering supporting you to integrate NATouch in your practice
with Leisa Parker and Marina Suarez

Over our time assisting at NATouch trainings, we’ve heard some familiar questions arise
again and again.

• How do I go from how I currently practice to what…

Michelle Mullooly posted an update: ✨ We Want to Feature You. ✨We’re growing our social media […]

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:54:08 -0800

✨ We Want to Feature You. ✨

We’re growing our social media presence and we would love to share your voice and experience.

If this training has impacted your clinical work, your personal healing, or the way you understand developmental trauma, we invite you to be part of our Alumni Spotlight.

You may:
• Include your name, credentials, and location…

Joanne Holloway posted an update: I climbed inside a giant heart at the Hayward Gallery […]

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:09:23 -0800

I climbed inside a giant heart at the Hayward Gallery today in London at YIN XIUZHEN Heart to Heart. Its on until May 3rd.

Victor Osaka posted an update: We have just updated the Practicums Page with the […]

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:52:43 -0800

We have just updated the Practicums Page with the 2026 dates!

Topic: TBA April 19, 2026
Topic: TBA June 7, 2026
Topic: TBA September 13, 2026
Topic: TBA November 15, 2026

Click here to register. Remember, there is a 15% discount for 3 or more Practicums. And you can mix Upcoming Practicums and Recorded Practicums in your shopping cart.

Victor Osaka posted an update: I'm pleased to share some positive news about Nurture […]

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:45:24 -0800

I’m pleased to share some positive news about Nurture to Heal Therapeutic Pillows—they will be available again very soon. Our tech support team is currently working to restore them on the website, and I encourage you to check back regularly for updates.

Victor Osaka posted an update in the topic Ask Aline + Case Writing Support: Dear Students,Here is the link to the Feb Ask Aline […]

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:48:43 -0800

Dear Students,

Here is the link to the Feb Ask Aline Zoom recording. https://vimeo.com/1162877697/0fe265ea06

Enjoy.

Victor Osaka posted an update: You are warmly welcome to our Drop-In Community Q&A […]

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 23:24:15 -0800

You are warmly welcome to our Drop-In Community Q&A tomorrow morning, Saturday Feb 7th, 2026, where we engage with questions on how we can best uphold and communicate kindness, attunement, and care in our somatic work.

Current events in the United States make it starkly clear how truly precious these values are, and that we can not take them…

Victor Osaka posted an update in the topic Ask Aline + Case Writing Support: You are warmly welcome to our Drop-In Community Q&A […]

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 23:23:30 -0800

Current events in the United States make it starkly clear how truly precious these values are, and that we can not take them…

Laura Melton posted an update: Ongoing Closed Group Consults – NATouch Students & […]

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:49:46 -0800

Ongoing Closed Group Consults – NATouch Students & Graduates

I’m starting an ongoing closed consultation group for NATouch students and graduates who are integrating NeuroAffective Touch® concepts and skills into their clinical work and would benefit from continued support, clarification, and relational learning.

This closed-group format…

Shanna Dew posted an update: Hi All, We are looking for 2-3 more members for a […]

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:08:58 -0800

Hi All, We are looking for 2-3 more members for a small group consult with Laura Melton on Wednesday mornings 9:30-11 PST. We are hoping to meet every other week. Please send us a message if this is of interest to you.

Victor Osaka posted an update in the topic Ask Aline + Case Writing Support: Dear Students,Here is the link to the Dec Ask Aline […]

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:09:47 -0800

Dear Students,

Here is the link to the Dec Ask Aline Zoom recording. https://vimeo.com/1144166869/e7f2334c26

Enjoy.

Nina Pick posted an update: Does anyone in Southern California have a recommendation […]

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:09:16 -0800

Does anyone in Southern California have a recommendation for a good functional medicine practitioner? I’m looking for a referral for a client. Thank you!

Kerri-Anne Chilvers posted an update in the topic Transgenerational Trauma and the Morphic Field: Hi, I live in Central Australia and have worked closely […]

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:49:51 -0800

Hi, I live in Central Australia and have worked closely with Australia’s First Nation people. A group of people who are truly amongst the most traumatised group of people in the world. What we are now seeing in Alice Springs and surrounding communities are the impacts of 7 generations of trauma since colonisation. Thanks for having me in this group.

Kerri-Anne Chilvers posted an update in the topic Eating Disorders: Hi there, I just wanted to introduce myself. I live […]

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:45:50 -0800

Hi there, I just wanted to introduce myself. I live in Central Australia in Alice Springs. I have just started using NATouch more and more with my clients hands on and am finding it helpful. I am in private practice and have a special interest in emotional and binge eating. I am someone who has struggled with emotional eating for much of my…

Diane posted an update in the topic Body-Mind Dialogues: Following up on Jenn’s post, I remember a time when I […]

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:59:59 -0800

Following up on Jenn’s post, I remember a time when I mirrored back to a client what I heard her to be saying – I think I changed just one word from how she’d said it. She vehemently disagreed with me, which then allowed us to be able to clarify what she meant, but I remember it feeling like a disruption in her process. Had I simply used her…

Laura Jurgens posted an update in the topic Couples & Relationships: Hello colleagues,I'm interested in exploring the topic […]

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:14:44 -0800

Hello colleagues,

I’m interested in exploring the topic of including partners/spouses in NATouch sessions and would love to hear from others who’ve worked in this way—or who are curious about it.

For me, this has been emerging as a really powerful approach– when done at the right time and quite carefully. I had one case recently where I guided…

Aline LaPierre posted an update in the topic Body-Mind Dialogues: Here is an interesting Dialogue between newborns and […]

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:11:59 -0800

Here is an interesting Dialogue between newborns and their Mother’s breast milk…

She thought she was studying milk.

What she found was a conversation.

In 2008, Katie Hinde was standing in a primate research lab in California, staring at data that refused to behave.

She was analyzing breast milk from rhesus macaque mothers—hundreds of samples,…

Jennifer Campolo posted an update in the topic Body-Mind Dialogues: Diane and I were recently discussing Words That Touch, […]

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:47:47 -0800

Diane and I were recently discussing Words That Touch, a book on the Foundation Training Recommended Reading List that’s a fabulous resource for Body-Mind Dialogues. The author, Nick Pole, has a striking take on languaging in therapy: Every time you ask someone a question, you’re directing—and in some sense even manipulating—their focus of…

Tom Lidstrom posted an update: Hi friends, Just wondering where I can find the notes […]

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:40:08 -0800

Hi friends, Just wondering where I can find the notes from the latest “Ask Aline” session? 🙂

Dayana Gmuender posted an update: Hello all. I’m considering offering NeuroAffective Touch […]

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:48:19 -0800

Hello all. I’m considering offering NeuroAffective Touch remotely. I’ve been working with NA-Touch for two years now and have witnessed many wonderful changes with clients.

For those of you who work both remotely and in person — how do you experience the difference between the two?
I’d love to hear about your experiences.

Laura Jurgens posted an update: Looking for specific help, info and referral for a […]

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:27:47 -0800

Looking for specific help, info and referral for a friend. She is in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada. She has been diagnosed with sensory processing disorder, specifically with low registration and high sensitivity. She had a romantic partner who was low-touch ans shesays she’s “barely coping with dysregulation and sensory deprivation for 4…

Jennifer Campolo posted an update: The Institute is hosting a FREE virtual Open House […]

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:44:37 -0800

The Institute is hosting a FREE virtual Open House next Saturday, December 13th. We would love your support spreading the word.

If you’re so inclined, please share the link to the invitation email (below) with colleagues or associates who you think might resonate with NATouch. Even a small number of shares is wonderful, and deeply appreciated.…

Stefan Jovanović Kaasa posted an update in the topic Transgenerational Trauma and the Morphic Field: A Toad in the Trachea Working with the trachea, the […]

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:26:49 -0800

A Toad in the Trachea
Working with the trachea, the vocal fry, and trans-generational silence

I wanted to share a technique with you that I’ve found especially powerful in bridging voice work, touch, and ancestral healing. I’ve come to call it “Toading the Trachea,” and I first encountered it during my student days on the NAT training, in a…

Rachel Agalar posted an update: I came across this video of rare demonstrations given […]

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:53:27 -0800

I came across this video of rare demonstrations given by Peter Levine. Thought to share! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0QVKXU2wMI

Laura Jurgens posted an update in the topic Couples & Relationships: Today I was thinking about one of my favorite games […]

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:41:53 -0800

Today I was thinking about one of my favorite games for couples and wanted to share it with you all, with a somatic twist. I love games because play tends to help defuse the defensive tendencies in couples, plus it’s the way all animals learn best.

This is called The 3-minute Game.

This game really gets to the heart of unlearning some of the…

Marina Suarez posted an update: Quick question: is the Institute no longer selling […]

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:22:46 -0800

Quick question: is the Institute no longer selling warm pillows? I wanted to pass on the link to a client but I can’t seem to find it on the website…

Leisa posted an update: HelloWe hope this message finds you well.Marina and I […]

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 01:59:08 -0800

Hello

We hope this message finds you well.

Marina and I are delighted to invite you to our final Seedlings to Trees group for the year, taking place on Saturday 29th November at 10am AEDT.

We thoroughly enjoyed our last session—there were many beautiful sharings as we explored how NeuroAffective Touch is woven into our client work. Our intention…

Jennifer Campolo posted an update in the topic The Reading Room: Re-posting our recent discussion questions about The […]

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:31:29 -0800

Re-posting our recent discussion questions about The Touch Taboo.

You’ll find the handy chapter summaries in the previous post. We welcome your comments and stories!

Do you have a client with a negative tactile history with whom you’ve broached the subject of touch? What happened?
Can you share an example of how attuned touch helped facilitate…

Jess Glenny posted an update in the topic Ask Aline + Case Writing Support: Aline, I'm wondering if you could share the timeline for […]

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:04:19 -0800

Aline, I’m wondering if you could share the timeline for 1. getting the case study read and evaluated after submission, and 2. getting certification (or notification of anything else needed to be certified) after all the requirements have been submitted? I submitted my case study back in January and all the final bits and pieces at the…

Tom Lidstrom posted an update: Dear Friends, I just wanted to share this pic here - […]

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:17:22 -0800

Dear Friends,
I just wanted to share this pic here – my last drawing from Module 4, exploring what I felt at the end of this training.

I think it speaks for itself, but the title is “Body-Heart-Mind-Shine” and I had an experience that morning of Body, Heart and Mind recognizing themselves as one thing (not 3).

This training has been an…

Nadia Miller posted an update: Hi all :) wishing you are well. I am wondering if anyone […]

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:10:05 -0800

Hi all 🙂 wishing you are well. I am wondering if anyone has ever offered a group session for an hour and how that could be structured? I am curious about not only offering 1-1 work but some group sessions too. Love to hear thoughts etc. Thank you

Samantha posted an update: Hey guys, I am looking for an NATouch practitioner in […]

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 17:58:47 -0800

Hey guys, I am looking for an NATouch practitioner in the Santa Barbara area of California, does anybody know of someone who’s up there?

Jennifer Campolo posted an update in the topic The Reading Room: Chapter 7-8 Summary & Discussion Questions - The […]

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:26:00 -0700

Chapter 7-8 Summary & Discussion Questions – The Touch Taboo

These two chapters demonstrate that when touch is woven thoughtfully into psychotherapy, it is a catalyst for change. Consent is a crucial thread, protecting clients from the risk of being wounded or retraumatized.

In Chapter 7 – Can Touch Help or Hinder Clients’ Therapy?, author Tamar…

Brianna Lia Ho posted an update: Has anyone heard of neurological chiropractic work […]

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 13:52:04 -0700

Has anyone heard of neurological chiropractic work that relieves tension patterns in nervous system using INSIGHT scans? This means we don’t have to work so hard to regulate, and it’s easier for the body to heal. It’s different from conventional chiropractic work that moves vertebraes to relief pain, and align. I

It’s been quite remarkable…

Jennifer Campolo posted an update in the topic Body-Mind Dialogues: In our first video as co-moderators, Consult Provider […]

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:38:39 -0700

In our first video as co-moderators, Consult Provider Diane Johanning and I reflect on Body-Mind Dialogues as an essential NATouch skill.

When we invite what’s on the margins of our awareness into dialogue with the conscious mind, we open up to new possibilities and post-trauma growth.

✨ Over the coming months, Diane and I will be…