Early Parenting : Workshops

Workshops

I offer parents and professionals a variety of informative workshops ranging from one-hour talks to one-day retreats. Please see below for a listing of all the workshops I have conducted recently. I am available to teach these workshops and I am also open to creating customized talks and workshops for groups and organizations. Please contact me for more information or visit my calendar page for current offerings.

For Parents

• The Art and Science of Early Parenting
• Adjusting to Life With Baby: A Workshop for Couples
• Mama Retreat: A Day to Rest, Reflect and Create
• Welcoming and Nurturing the Whole Child: The Basics of
  Conscious Parenting
• The Early Parenting Tool Kit: Six Ways to Foster Emotional Well-Being for the Whole Family
• Simple and Effective Ways to Understand and Cope with Challenging Behavior from Birth through Childhood
• Mind Games: Early Brain Development and the Importance of Interactive Play
• Understanding Your Baby Before, During and After Birth: An Introduction to Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology
• And Baby Makes Four: Helping the Whole Family Adjusting to Life with a New Sibling
  For Professionals
• “Birth Professional Retreat: A Day to Rest, Reflect and Create” Austin, TX. Fall 2006.
• “The Importance of Self-Regulation from a Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology Perspective” America Association of Marriage and Family Therapist, Austin Chapter, Austin, TX, June 2005.
• “Self-Understanding Through the Lens of Non-Labor Caesarean Birth” Association of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology International Congress, San Diego, CA, November 2005.
• “Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology: A Workshop for Doulas, Midwives and Other Birth Professionals” Rivervale, NJ, September 2005.
• “The Emotional Development of Babies and Young Children” Any Baby Can, Austin, TX – Part I June 2005, Part II August 2005.
• “An Introduction to Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology” Metropolitan Doulas, New York, NY, April 2005.
• “Train Don’t Blame: Educating, Supporting and Inspiring Families Toward Physical Well-Being” Texas WIC Nutrition and Breastfeeding Conference. Austin, TX, April 2005.
• “Birth From the Baby’s Perspective” Texans For Midwifery Conference, Austin, TX, November 2004.
• “Introduction to Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology” Austin Community College, Austin, TX, September 2004.
• “ New Ways to Support Babies and Birthing Families” California Association of Midwives State Conference, Sausalito, CA, June 2004.
• “An Introduction to Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology for Midwives” Continuing Education workshop for midwives through the California Association of Midwives. Ventura, CA, February 2004.
• “Understanding the Prenatal and Perinatal Origins of Fertility Issues” Whole Person Professional Training Institute, Whole Person Fertility five-day training program, Sanibel Island, FL, September 2002.

Travel Expenses

To locations where driving is an option (beyond 20 miles from my home): $.35 per mile, roundtrip from my home to the teaching destination. Driving distance not to exceed 4 hours one way. Then air travel will be necessary.

To locations where air travel is necessary: Roundtrip coach-class airline tickets, as well as any shuttle or rental car costs incurred. I will book my airfare early and will do everything within reason to get the lowest fare possible.

Meals

Dinner the night before the first day of teaching, three meals per day when teaching, and breakfast the morning of my departure.

Lodging

Private accommodations in a motel or hotel. For the NY metropolitan area and southern California accommodations may not be necessary.

Contract

Once you decide that you would like to have me come and teach a workshop for you, and the dates have been chosen, I will send you a simple agreement outlining the dates and fees that we have agreed upon. You will sign both copies, keep one for your records and return the other copy to me.

References

I would be happy to send you a list of references and email addresses if you would like.

I hope you find the above information helpful, please contact me with any questions you might have. To schedule a workshop contact me so we can make arrangements. I love to share this information and would be thrilled to teach a workshop in your area!

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