Creative Therapy Consultants

Creative Therapy Consultants Committed to furthering the knowledge, expertise and skill of neonatal healthcare providers worldwide

Our well known Neonatal Touch & Massage Certification (NTMC) is an advanced certification for Neonatal RNs, OTs PTs, & SLPs and our Neonatal On-Line Education (NOLE) is for all neonatal caregivers to become more neuroprotective, developmental, and family- integrated in their daily caregiving.

How we talk with fathers in the NICU can either put them at ease — or cause more fear. 💙Fathers report that impersonal o...
06/08/2026

How we talk with fathers in the NICU can either put them at ease — or cause more fear. 💙

Fathers report that impersonal or inconsistent interactions with healthcare professionals worsen their emotional distress. Consistent, compassionate communication can reduce fear, build confidence, and remind dads that they are an essential part of their baby’s care team.

A must read for every NICU team: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0882596325003719
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0882596325003719

Quick Tip 💡 Early developmental care should include BOTH parents.Encourage dads to participate through skin-to-skin, han...
06/07/2026

Quick Tip 💡 Early developmental care should include BOTH parents.

Encourage dads to participate through skin-to-skin, hand hugs, scent cloths, voice recordings, and bedside rounds from the very beginning.

Reference - A qualitative exploration of fathers' perceived roles and emotional experiences during their infant's hospitalization in the neonatal intensive care unit

Here is a link to the article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0882596325003719

The OKC In-Person NTMC kicks off TOMORROW — June 6! 🎉We are so excited to meet the Oklahoma City NICU community for two ...
06/05/2026

The OKC In-Person NTMC kicks off TOMORROW — June 6! 🎉

We are so excited to meet the Oklahoma City NICU community for two days of hands-on learning and connection.

Safe travels to everyone!

Fathers in the NICU often report anxiety, helplessness, and feeling excluded from caregiving.A recent qualitative study ...
06/05/2026

Fathers in the NICU often report anxiety, helplessness, and feeling excluded from caregiving.

A recent qualitative study found that communication and inclusion by staff significantly shape a father's emotional experience during hospitalization.

Supporting both parents matters.

Share this article with your team: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0882596325003719

2026 NTMC Recertification Season is open!May kicks off the time for all of us to Hit Refresh and renew our commitment to...
05/26/2026

2026 NTMC Recertification Season is open!

May kicks off the time for all of us to Hit Refresh and renew our commitment to babies and families!

If your NTMC certification is expiring, now is the time to renew and refresh your skills. The renewal process is straightforward, and we're here to make it simple.

Start your NTMC recertification today (if you are due) and you have until Aug 31st to finish all your recertification training: https://www.neonatalcertification.com/recertification-2/

Register now and get more time to complete your training, join our live Q&A calls, or get entered in our EarthMama Recert Scholarship Raffle.

Questions? Reach out to us!

We honor those who are serving and caring, including many NICU nurses, therapists, and physicians, and their family memb...
05/25/2026

We honor those who are serving and caring, including many NICU nurses, therapists, and physicians, and their family members 🇺🇸

Did you know? A 2026 systematic review found that NICU mothers' needs are consistently underaddressed — even in hospital...
05/23/2026

Did you know? A 2026 systematic review found that NICU mothers' needs are consistently underaddressed — even in hospitals with family-centered care programs.

Physical recovery. Psychological well-being. Role development. Self-care.

All four areas. Consistently missed.

We are caregivers to the whole family — not just the one in the isolette.

Share this with your NICU team: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/14/5/668

Reference: Stein, T. M., Riefert, M.-J., Abele, H., Wiechers, C., & Plappert, C. F. (2026). Postpartum Health in Mothers of Preterm Infants in the NICU: Needs, Service Utilization, and Care Gaps—A Systematic Review. Healthcare, 14(5), 668.

Quick tip for NICU teams: Create a simple parent survey. 📋You can't address what you don't know. A short, structured che...
05/22/2026

Quick tip for NICU teams: Create a simple parent survey. 📋

You can't address what you don't know. A short, structured check-in — given within the first week of admission — can reveal where your families need the most support.

Consider asking about:
→ Physical recovery (sleep, pain, nutrition)
→ How they're feeling emotionally this week
→ Whether they feel confident in their caregiving role
→ What self-care looks like right now (or doesn't)

Small data. Big impact.

Discuss how your unit can support mothers and families: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/14/5/668

Reference: Stein, T. M., Riefert, M.-J., Abele, H., Wiechers, C., & Plappert, C. F. (2026). Postpartum Health in Mothers of Preterm Infants in the NICU: Needs, Service Utilization, and Care Gaps—A Systematic Review. Healthcare, 14(5), 668.

05/21/2026

Congratulations to our May Virtual NTMC graduates! 🎓

These 34 incredible NICU professionals just completed their Neonatal Touch & Massage Certification training — and they're heading back to their units with new tools, new confidence, and a deeper framework for hands-on neurodevelopmental care.

So proud of this group. The babies in their NICUs are lucky to have them. 💜

Join our NTMC Family: https://training.neonatalcertification.com/ntmc-phase-ii-registration/

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