Monday LIVE: Exploring Birth Psychology- The Nature of Umbilical Affect with Franklyn Sills
The Nature of Umbilical Affect In this talk, Franklyn will explore the nature of early womb experience and how umbilical inflow affects the little one. The term "umbilical affect" was first discussed by Francis Mott (1964) and extensively oriented to by the British analyst doctor and psychiatrist Frank Lake. In this talk, the contributions of […]
Monday LIVE: Exploring Birth Psychology- Somatic Exercises to Support Babies and Soothe Adults, Prenatally and After with Judyth Weaver
Somatic Exercises to Support Babies and Soothe Adults - Prenatally and After This presentation will be mostly experiential. The intention is to enhance the experience of the adult with sensory/somatic/proprioceptive explorations and to assist him/her to get closer to and understand what the infant’s experience could be, therefore being able to support more fully the child’s need […]
APPPAH Connect: May – Birth Trauma Repair
A NEW member benefit, these monthly networking sessions will be moderated and facilitated by Ellynne Skove, APPPAH board member, and PPN practitioner from the East Coast of the United States, as well as other guest moderators. Gatherings will take place on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 12 noon EST. All members will receive […]
Monday LIVE: Exploring Birth Psychology- Breaking the Cycle with Lisa Reagan
Breaking the Cycle is a new short film based on the award-winning science of Darcia Narvaez's work and presented through the Kindred World initiative, The Evolved Nest. The film, and its educational materials, platform for activism, and over two decades of conscious parenting movement advocacy, is intended to present professionals, policy-makers, and parents with a […]
Live Workshop- It’s Never Too Late: Healing Prebirth and Birth at any Age with Mia Kalef
The last hundred years of science and indigenous people the world-over know that the subtle realm of consciousness before conception, life in the womb, birth, and beyond play the most instrumental role in how we develop. Our sense of self, our ability to be kind towards others, the resilience of our immune systems, and our […]
Monday LIVE: Exploring Birth Psychology- Becoming Us- Whole Family Bonding with Elly Taylor
Becoming Us- Whole Family Bonding Research tells us that while babies bring much joy, love and wonder, there's also some big life changes and new relationship challenges that parents are unprepared for. Preparing parents for parenthood in ways that also harnesses their relationship can have wonderful long-term mental, emotional, social and relational outcomes for the […]
Fireside Chat with William Emerson
Join us for a Fireside Chat with  William Emerson, PhD on May 26 at Noon Eastern. Share in a live interactive discussion with one of our preeminent pre- and perinatal psychology pioneers. You are invited to participate in this live conversation between APPPAH's President, Raylene Phillips, MD and Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology Pioneer, William Emerson, […]
Monday LIVE: Exploring Birth Psychology – Out of the Dark with Cherionna Menzam-Sills, PhD, ISMETA RSMT/E, RCST
Out of the Dark: Shining the Light on Shadows of Pre- and Perinatal Experience At birth babies emerge from the relative darkness of the womb into the often too intense brightness of a busy delivery room. Their experience, however, often remains in the darkness of the unconscious mind. When our experience and memories are not […]
Monday LIVE: Exploring Birth Psychology – An Interweaving of Mind and Body: Pre and Perinatal Psychology via CranioSacral Therapy with Carol McLellan, CMT, CST-D, CD
An Interweaving of Mind and Body: Pre and Perinatal Psychology via CranioSacral Therapy Gain a better understanding of how CranioSacral Therapy integrates the concepts of Birth psychology. Recognize how our consciousness, thoughts and emotions effect our physical structure. Treating both concepts together can release ancestral patterns, negative imprinting and facilitate a deeper connection between the […]
Monday LIVE: Exploring Birth Psychology – Newborns Communicate with Diann Bustamante, CH, DBLE, HBCE (retired)
Newborns Communicate - Dunstan Baby Language Newborns are communicating with us right from the start. Their cries and movements have meaning indicating physical needs. They let us know when they are hungry, tired, need to burp, eliminate lower wind and need a nappy change. Dunstan Baby Language helps unlock the keys to this universal ‘language.’ […]
Monday LIVE: Exploring Birth Psychology – Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss with Amy Wright Glenn, MA
Cancelled- Monday LIVE for June 28th has been cancelled. Please join us on Monday June 5th! We will reschedule Amy Wright Glenn's presentation sometime this Fall~Â thanks for your understanding! Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss This presentation is specifically geared for birth/postpartum doulas, bereavement doulas, mental health professionals, midwives, religious/spiritual leaders, OBGYNs, prenatal yoga teachers, […]