Understanding human nature with the medium of art

My journey as an emotional coach has both been profound and transformative. My progress has been shaped by a passion of understanding human emotions and the intricate relationship between our minds and bodies. 

Helping navigate emotional triggers with food psychology

I help individuals with Food Psychology principles to explore their relationship with food, guiding them through the emotional triggers that influence their eating habits. 

"Art is the voice of the souls expressing what words cannot"

As an art therapy practitioner, I harness the power of creativity to facilitate emotional expression, helping clients explore their feelings, confront challenges and discover new perspectives.

Writing heals and Journaling makes it possible

As a  journaling coach, I also encourage clients to document their thoughts, using writing as a tool for reflection and growth. I design my own journals that encapsulate my own journey hence helping others. 

My mission is to empower individuals to embrace their emotional journey through holistic practices, creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can be nurtured and heard. 

(Written by Sheetal Jatia, Art Therapy practitioner and Journaling coach.)


Healing Power of Art therapy, Journaling, Self-discovery and more

Discover the transformative power of art therapy through Sheetal's emotional art journaling. Explore how art can:

- Express emotions
- Reduce stress
- Foster self-awareness
- Promote healing

Discovery your self with Sheetal's Healing Art Therapy 

I started Kallvie - to remove stigma about counselling and therapy, normalize it and make it affordable. Everyone needs someone to talk to !

It was the death of two teenagers - they committed suicide - and also the constantly reading about rapes and suicide etc in the newspaper-this was one of the reasons that made me start Kallvie- centre for healing and learning.

I also worked very closely with parents and teachers - I was in education field for 35 years plus - am a Montessorian along with being a therapist and clinical psychologist. I saw closely how parenting was done wrong and how little was known to parents about their own well being. Mental health and about the developmental aspects of growth in a young child.

The third factor is I found that therapy , counselling and the like were way too expensive and out of reach for many.
Hence - through Kallvie - I offer a safe and affordable for non judgmental therapy . I also help my clients practise mindfulness , self love and other techniques.
They ultimately reach a stage of empowerment.

Therapy is and should not be a life long crutch. It should be a light to show the way and help empower yourself.

Written by Gitasudha -  Founder of Kallvie Healing center.)

Find your calm with Kallvie

Therapy is and should not be a life long crutch. It should be a light to show the way and help empower yourself. Through Kallvie - I offer a safe and affordable for non judgmental therapy . I also help my clients practise mindfulness , self love and other techniques.

Healing Made Easy: Kallvie's Mindfulness Approach

"I am strong, I am enough" - says my motherhood voice

Being a mom to my 3-month-old has been the most rewarding yet challenging experience of my life. Every day, I find pride in the smallest moments—like when my baby looks up at me with pure love, or when I manage to soothe them with just my touch. The sleepless nights, the endless diaper changes, and the moments of self-doubt all fade away when I see my little one smile. I never knew I could function on so little sleep and still give so much love. I am proud of my patience, my resilience, and the bond I am building with my baby. Motherhood has taught me that even on the hardest days, I am strong, and I am enough.

One mantra that keeps me going is: “I was made for this.” On the exhausting days when I feel overwhelmed, I remind myself that I was chosen to be my baby’s mom for a reason. Another quote that speaks to my heart is: There is no way to be a perfect mother, but a million ways to be a good one. It reminds me that I don’t have to have it all figured out—I just have to show up with love, patience, and an open heart. Each day is a new chapter in this beautiful, messy, and amazing journey of motherhood.

I joined Momly as a first-time mom with no idea what to expect, but the amazing moms here guided me every step of the way. Even after delivery, any baby-related questions I had were quickly answered. I’m so grateful for this supportive and helpful community!

My Empowerment Story

Empowerment is not only about focusing on the positives but it also means taking the challenges and transforming into something beautiful. Hear these Empowerment stories from our community moms who show resilience in the face of adversity and rise against the odds. 

Motherhood - A challenging and rewarding experience

Massaging your baby can be a wonderful way to bond and promote relaxation. It's essential to follow proper guidelines, especially when it comes to the umbilical cord area.

For new parents, skin-to-skin contact and gentle strokes can be incredibly soothing for babies, even from birth. This early contact can help with:

Regulating baby's temperature and heart rate

Baby Massage 101: Answers to Your Most Pressing Questions

You could start massaging your babies 3 weeks post birth once the umblical cord has fallen off and the area is completely clean and dry. Babies shouldn’t have any tenderness around the cord site. However, for the initial days, you could do loads of skin-to-skin contact with your baby and light strokes to soothe them.

Which oil is best for infant massage? I use mustard oil heated with garlic.

When it comes to baby massage, selecting the right oil is crucial. Opt for oils that are gentle, non-greasy, and easy to wash off. Avoid thick, sticky oils that can strip your baby's skin of its natural moisture.

A few things that you can keep in mind is :

1. Cold Pressed: Look for oils extracted using cold pressing methods to preserve their natural benefits.

2. Locally Sourced: Choose oils from local sources to ensure freshness and sustainability.

3. Single Ingredient: Avoid mixing oils; instead, select a single, high-quality oil.Best oils : Almond oil, Coconut oil, Jojoba Oil. Mustard Oil is Suitable for colder climates, as it provides extra nourishment and warmth.

Any massage tips to relax crying baby at night time?

So many mums believe that massages should be given only during daytime and then bathe the baby immediately. But have you ever tried massaging your baby at night and giving a nice warm bath post that? This in itself will make a lot of difference and babies sleep better as they are completely relaxed and there’s a good rush of oxytocin that you have passed through your touch.

- Light circular motions on the soles and toes

I give massage to my 3-month-old with coconut oil, before bath in the morning. How important is bed time massage? And is it to be done with oil again or with moisturiser also works?

There's no hard and fast rule that babies can only be massaged once a day. If your baby enjoys being touched and caressed more, you can give a light massage at night as well. Coconut oil is lightweight, so it's perfectly fine to leave it on your baby's skin after a nighttime massage without bathing. If your baby has a relaxing massage, they might drift off to sleep, which is completely okay. You can bathe them later.

Hi Mekha, please tell the infant should be massaged once or twice a day? Also, any specific massage technique if one wants to massage the baby themselves?

But would you like it if you are offered a head champi or a foot massage twice? The same goes with babies too. The reason why we massage babies is to bond better with them and to start early initiation of good therapeutic touch.

There are a lot of strokes that we actually cover in our Infant massage sessions from head to toe. Simple light strokes over different parts for beginning is good enough, but always remember- face is the last place that babies like to be touched.

Hi, my baby is 1.5 months old.. i want to give her massage everyday but as soon as I open her clothes she starts crying and continues until we dress her up again

Alright, there are so many things to consider here - What time are you giving her the massage? ⁠Have you heard about consent-based massage? ⁠What is the environment or room setting?

Just like how we as adults like to be asked before touching, during my sessions I actually talk about consent based infant massage.

Your baby gives you enough cues if they are comfortable and calm for a massage.

Never wake a sleeping baby for a massage, even if you've scheduled a specific time. Instead, massage your baby when they're active, alert, and receptive. This is also an ideal time to introduce them to their body parts, as they're more open to learning and exploration.

- Comfortable Room Temperature: Avoid extreme temperatures; maintain a normal, cozy environment.

- Baby's State: Massage when your baby is calm, cheerful, and engaged.

How long should each massage session last for an infant? And until what age should/can we massage our little one

There is no hard and fast rule regarding time duration when it comes to baby massages. You can massage the baby as long as they feel comfortable and are responding well to your touch and strokes with their coos and gurgles. Massages can be sometimes as short as 10 minutes and that’s completely fine.

Massage is a relaxing experience and a bonding activity with you and your baby that can go on for as many years that you and your child would like. There is no ideal age to stop it. Your strokes, techniques and baby’s massaging needs may differ with age. Don’t we all still love a good head champi from our moms? Or a light foot massage by our dads?

While massaging baby should be use tight hands or do it gently? Also, any specific massage type for making neck and shoulder muscle strong for balancing?

Massages should be gentle and not a painful experience for the baby. We all are made to believe that massages are done for babies to increase their bone strength, muscle strength and lot more. But the only logic behind infant massages is to bond better with babies, improve the overall blood circulation and also relaxing their tense muscles which again has a lot of benefits in reducing in colic etc.

So please do not press hands, legs as they will be just uncomfortable.

Give them lots of tummy time, will really help with hand and neck strengthening.

Do massages help with developmental milestones or motor skills?

The gentle stimulation from massage promotes healthy growth and helps babies build body awareness. Touch stimulates the nervous system, supporting brain-body connections, balance, and reflex integration. And massaging different body parts helps babies understand their body boundaries and develop proprioception (awareness of their body in space).

Massaging your babies consistently especially by parents can gently guide babies toward meeting milestones, while also deepening your parent-baby bond.

Some people say we should not give tummy time as baby will learn to balance there neck on its own as tummy time will give stress to their neck and shoulders. is Is tummy time necessary?

Tummy time can beneficial in many ways. It strengthens muscles needed for head control, rolling, sitting, and crawling. Strengthens the chest, arms, and core muscles, which are crucial for future motor skills.

1. Strengthen neck muscles: Essential for head control and future motor skills.

2. Develop chest, arm, and core strength: Crucial for rolling, sitting, and crawling.

3. Reduce gassiness: Tummy time can help alleviate discomfort and promote burping.

1. Begin early: Start tummy time from day one, beginning with short sessions (1-2 minutes) several times a day.

AMA session insights from Momly massage expert

Massaging your baby can be a wonderful way to bond and promote relaxation.
For new parents, skin-to-skin contact and gentle strokes can be incredibly soothing for babies, even from birth.


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Mother. Mom. Ma.
The word sounds simple enough. In fact, it's said that this sound is the easiest and most natural for a baby to make—it mimics their suckling action: 

. But the person who plays this role carries the weight of the world on their shoulders.

Oof, the expectations that come with the role! Put the baby first 

My pregnancy journey was like a bike ride on a treacherous mountain range to say the least. It had more dips into valleys than clifftops though (fewer breathtaking views), and it was ridden with cycles of depression, dejection, hope, and then depression and dejection all over again. To share the entire story will take a book, and maybe that’s a story for another day. But what I 

 say is that the whole journey took away pieces of me—sometimes small and sometimes in big chunks.

Another part of me vanished when my baby was born at just 26 weeks—14 weeks too soon—and weighed only 814 grams. She had to be rushed into the NICU and placed on a ventilator immediately.

I lost small pieces of myself during the daily NICU visits. Watching your not-yet-fully-formed baby tangled in wires and tubes, writhing in pain with every needle prick, can do that to you.

It wasn’t all loss, of course. I gained new pieces too—small, fragile ones. Like when I saw my baby slowly gain strength, weight, and form. I gained a little more when we could finally remove her from oxygen support after three long months. (She hated those tubes and the mask on her nose and would constantly tug at them, by the way.) I gained a slightly larger piece of myself when I finally brought her home.

But then, just a week later, I lost everything I had gained in a single moment—when she almost lost her life during one of those dreaded early-morning feeds. Her oxygen levels dropped so dangerously that we nearly lost her.

So where does all this gaining and losing leave me?
Incomplete.
Hollow.
Numb.
Without a clear sense of self.

My story only scratches the surface. Every mother I know has their own complex journey—some visible, some invisible—but they all carry the weight silently. And still, society expects them to be 

I know this might sound like a long rant. But if you paused—

 paused—and thought about what each of our mothers did and continue to do under the crushing weight of expectation, you'd see just how deep this goes.

Because May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s also the month of Mother’s Day. (Coincidence? Maybe. Maybe not.) It’s time we learned that putting 

 first sometimes is not selfish, it’s essential. It’s time we started reclaiming the pieces we’ve lost. Bit by bit. 

I hope mothers everywhere find something, anything, that helps them feel more like 

 again. For me, it's music. It's been over two years since I sang along and danced to a song

 This May, I vow to sing again and dance again. And to do other little things that make me feel a little more 

(To those of you who might be wondering about my baby’s health, maybe my baby will sing and dance with me too, now that she’s doing so well. #

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Our Mother's Day Story celebrates the resilience of mothers and brings into attention the struggles they face and the tropes and labels that bog them down in the name of motherhood. Despite that they shine because of the little humans that mean a world to them. 

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