Nurturing balance method.
Welcome to the Nurturing Balance Method.
Mollie Bass, LMFT, PMH-C, and Rachael Jones, LMFT, PMH-C, co-created the Nurturing Balance Method, an evidence-based approach designed to help couples achieve a sustainable and equitable partnership during the perinatal period. By addressing the emotional and practical challenges of household labor and mental load during the perinatal period, this method empowers couples to create a balanced environment that supports their mental health and relationship well-being.
Whether you’re a therapist, a perinatal health professional, or a couple navigating the perinatal journey, the Nurturing Balance Method offers tailored tools and strategies to meet your unique needs. Explore how this method can transform the way you or your clients experience the perinatal period, fostering stronger, healthier relationships and reducing the risk of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.
What you’ll get
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Tailored Workbook Versions
Receive a version of the Nurturing Balance Method specifically designed to meet your needs—whether you’re a therapist, perinatal health professional, or a couple. -
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Practical Tools and Strategies
Access exercises, discussion prompts, and actionable strategies that help couples effectively address and manage inequities in household labor and mental load during the perinatal period. -
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Evidence-Based Framework
Benefit from an approach grounded in clinical research and expertise designed to promote equitable partnerships and reduce the risk of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). -
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Enhanced Communication Techniques
Learn communication and conflict resolution skills that foster understanding and cooperation between partners, creating a supportive and balanced relationship. -
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Guidance for Providers
For therapists and health professionals, receive specialized insights and tools to guide your clients through the perinatal period, addressing relationship inequities and promoting mental health. -
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Support for Long-Term Change
Empower couples with the knowledge and skills to maintain balance and equity in their relationship beyond the perinatal period, ensuring long-term relationship satisfaction and stability.
WORKBOOKS COMING SOON
$30
Mental Health Clinicians
$30
Perinatal Healthcare Professionals
$30
Couples + Parents
Frequently asked questions.
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The Nurturing Balance Method is an evidence-based workbook designed to help couples achieve sustainable balance and equity in the division of household labor and mental load during the perinatal period. It provides practical tools and strategies to support couples in managing these responsibilities and mitigating the risk of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs).
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Therapists and perinaral health professionals can use the Nurturing Balance Method to guide clients through the perinatal period, offering them structured support and actionable strategies. It’s a valuable tool for facilitating discussions about household responsibilities, mental load, and relationship dynamics.
The Nurturing Balance Method is available in three distinct formats, each tailored to meet the needs of different audiences:
For Therapists
This version is specifically designed for therapists who support parents and couples during the perinatal period. It provides tools and insights to help clinicians guide their clients through the challenges of balancing household responsibilities and mental load.
For Perinatal Health Professionals
This version is ideal for doulas, nurses, OB/GYNs, lactation consultants, and other health professionals who work with parents and couples. It offers practical strategies to support their clients in creating equitable partnerships during the perinatal period.
For Parents and Couples
This practical version is designed for parents and couples themselves. It provides them with the tools and guidance needed to navigate the challenges of the perinatal period together, fostering a more balanced and supportive partnership.
For Expecting Parents
The Nurturing Balance Method is also valuable for couples planning to become parents. It helps them establish a balanced and equitable partnership before the arrival of a child, setting a strong foundation for their future parenting journey.
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Evidence-Based Approach
The Nurturing Balance Method is grounded in research and clinical expertise, ensuring that the strategies and tools provided are effective and reliable.
Practical and Actionable
The workbook is designed to be practical and easy to use. It contains actionable steps that couples can implement in their daily lives to create positive change.
Holistic Support
The Nurturing Balance Method addresses both the emotional and practical aspects of household labor and mental load, offering a comprehensive approach to supporting couples during the perinatal period.
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The workbook includes exercises, discussion prompts, and practical strategies for dividing household labor and managing the mental load.
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The Nurturing Balance Method is unique in its focus on the emotional and practical aspects of mental load and household labor during the perinatal period. It’s specifically designed to address the inequities in relationships during this time, strongly emphasizing preventing PMADs through equitable partnership.
Additionally, the Nurturing Balance Method offers different workbook versions tailored to meet various clinical needs, making it a versatile resource for therapists, perinatal health professionals, and couples. This adaptability allows the method to be used not only as a client-facing tool but also as a guide for clinicians in their practice.
Contact us.
Interested in booking a presentation, training, or workshop on Nurturing Balance? We offer dynamic, evidence-based sessions designed to empower couples, parents, and professionals navigating the perinatal period. Whether you want to address the division of labor, mental load, or relational health, our presentations provide practical tools to create lasting change. Contact us today to learn how we can tailor a session to meet the unique needs of your group or organization.