The New Birth Blog
Real tools for whole-person healing.
Honest, practical writing on trauma, relationships, parenting, and the mind-body connection, from Dr. Regina Ransom and the New Birth team in San Diego.
What Is EMDR Therapy, and What Does a Session Actually Feel Like?
You’ve heard it can help trauma heal faster, but the eye movements sound strange and you’re not sure what you’d be walking into. Here’s what really happens, step by step.
School Refusal: When Your Child’s Stomachaches Might Be Anxiety
Every school morning brings another stomachache, and by the weekend it’s gone. If you’re wondering whether it’s real, the answer is yes. Here’s what’s often underneath it.
Anxiety or Your Body? 7 Physical Causes of Anxiety That Often Get Missed
Your heart races, your chest tightens, and you can’t find a reason. What if part of the answer is in your body, not your thoughts? Here are seven places to look.
What Is a Couples Intensive? How 2 to 3 Days Can Do the Work of Months of Weekly Therapy
You keep having the same argument, and the session always ends right when it gets real. Here’s how a few focused days in San Diego can finish what weekly therapy keeps interrupting.
The Ultimate Guide to Couples Intensive Therapy: How Mind, Body, and Clinical Repair Come Together
An hour a week wasn't moving things. What if you had days instead? A look at how concentrated time, real structure, and whole-person care help couples actually reconnect.
Does My Child Need Therapy? Signs to Watch For
Wondering if your child needs therapy? A San Diego child therapist shares gentle signs to watch for, when to reach out, and what to expect. No fear, just clarity