Bathology
created by Deborah Whitaker & Craig Cloutier

Awaken to Wonder
​Fusing Soap & Story to Cleanse Body & Mind

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Bathology Introductory Video

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Bathology ​
is a simple, fun, and
PLAYFUL DAILY PRACTICE
 ​that brings story
​- Playing in 3D Life Fables -
into the bath,
turning frowns into smiles and
WORRY into WONDER. 

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Remember Lather, Rinse, Repeat?

Recent neuroscience research suggests we can revitalize our brains as we do our skin and hair.  Think lather, rinse, repeat, with an emphasis on the repeat. 

Scientists have shown that just a few minutes  daily of beneficial, repetitious behavior can improve our resilience, well-being, and overall vitality.

To do this involves mindfully and regularly directing our attention on positive thoughts, and then savoring them until they soak into our long-term memories. ​

​Story initiates the process. 

Research reveals that when reading a story, different brain regions collaborate to create an experience much like recalling a real-life event.  It’s no wonder then, that we want to savor the story at the end of a magical movie or great book.
 
Story, particularly a fable with a transformational format, easily grabs our attention.  When called by story, we pause to ask, ‘what happens next?’ Suddenly we care about the story, allowing its message to soak in.  In other words, savor, soak, repeat. 

​We can move from worry to wonder…

with a bar of soap in our hands, a guided visualization in our ears, and an inspiring story in our hearts.

There is no top-secret formula, no overly complicated process, just a fun and innovative approach we playfully call “Bathology.”

​Bathology Splash Cards
Included with the Bathology Splash Cards is a booklet that introduces the art and science of Bathology.
​Each life fable and the corresponding Cartoon Mentor’s inspirational message is integrated into a playful mindfulness practice. 

​Guided Visualization

Each Bathology mp3 includes a voiceover set to the sound of waves, a splash, and Morning Mood (by Edvard Grieg). The voiceover includes Bathology directions, and a Splash City Mentor quote.

Aromatherapy-Scented Soap
Fusing Soap & Story to Cleanse Body & Mind

Each Playing in 3D Life Fable is matched with an aromatherapy- scented, natural bar of soap. For example, a Honey/Cinnamon aromatherapy-scented bar of soap is paired ​with the Life Fable “See the Music” by Cartoon Mentor Ms. Bee Haven.