Henry's Heart Art Therapy

Henry's Heart Art Therapy Birth art and preg loss support groups and individual therapy.

Started by Susan Jacobsen ATR-BC, LPC in honor of her sons Henry who died at 37 wks due to HELLPS & Jens who is
16. Henry's Heart Art Therapy is a creative, supportive environment that provides for expression of emotions around pregnancy, motherhood, and infant loss. All group and individual sessions are facilitated by Susan Jacobsen, She is a registered and board certified art therapist with 25

years experience. In addition, Susan is a licensed mental health provider in the states of Colorado and Nebraska and has a certificate in Trauma Informed Practice.

05/03/2026
Wishing you a gentle International Bereaved Mother's Day.
05/03/2026

Wishing you a gentle International Bereaved Mother's Day.

02/04/2026
Today we let our intuition speak.
02/04/2026

Today we let our intuition speak.

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01/15/2026

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12/25/2025
11/06/2025

Free Refuge for the Holidays | November 8-9

11/04/2025

Crying is often seen as a sign of weakness, yet science reveals it is one of the body’s most powerful forms of healing. A new study shows that emotional tears lower cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone, while triggering the release of endorphins and oxytocin, chemicals that calm pain, elevate mood, and restore emotional balance.

Researchers discovered that emotional tears, unlike reflex tears from irritation, contain higher concentrations of stress-related toxins that the body physically expels through crying. This process acts as an emotional detox, helping the nervous system reset after intense sadness, anger, or grief.

When tears are held back, cortisol levels stay high, keeping the body in a prolonged stress state. Over time, this suppression can weaken the immune system, disturb sleep, and increase risks of anxiety, headaches, and digestive problems. Letting tears flow allows the parasympathetic nervous system to activate, slowing the heart rate, relaxing muscles, and signaling safety to the brain.

The chemistry of crying goes far beyond emotion. Endorphins dull pain, oxytocin restores connection, and lowered cortisol helps the body return to balance. It is a natural, built-in therapy designed by biology itself.

Crying does not mean breaking down; it means the body is healing. Each tear is proof of resilience, releasing what the heart can no longer carry so the mind and body can finally breathe again.

10/30/2025

You still count.
Even if your arms are empty.
Even if your motherhood looks different.
Even if the world forgets to mention your baby’s name.

You’re still a mother, the kind who carries love in silence, who celebrates in whispers, and who grieves between moments of strength.

Just because they don’t see your baby doesn’t mean your love disappeared.
You mother through memory, through tears, through the ache of what should’ve been.

You’re allowed to miss them.
You’re allowed to say their name.
You’re allowed to still feel like a mom,
because you are one.

10/21/2025

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