Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Baby Blues Connection Fall Workshop Series


Fall Workshop Series
Baby Blues Connection is excited to announce a new component to their
existing services!

A variety of topics will covered each quarter.

Please RSVP as a limited number of spaces are available for each event.
All of the workshops are facilitated by professionals.
http://www.babybluesconnection.org/events/workshops.html

Nutritional Support and Safe Herbal Remedies for
Mothers with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

This workshop will address the nutritional deficiencies and naturopathic treatments of postpartum depression (PPD) and anxiety.
-Physiological causes of PPD and Anxiety
-Food allergies
-Nutrient deficiencies and supplementation
-Neurotransmitters
-Safe herbal Remedies during breastfeeding

October 30th, 10 a.m.– 12 p.m. at Sellwood Community Center: 1436 SE Spokane St.
$10

Presented by Dr. Adriana Azcarate-Ferbel N.D.
RSVP: 503-230-0458 or e-mail la_botanica_now@yahoo.com
Dr. Adriana Azcarate-Ferbel studied Naturopathic Medicine and graduated from the National College of Natural Medicine, Portland, Oregon in 2004. She is a survivor of Postpartum Depression and became interested in PPD treatments, focusing on the physiological changes mothers go through and how to address those changes in a non-invasive, natural way as a supplement to counseling

Balance
So much changes when we become mothers. Finding our balance in a whirlwind of changes and emotions, especially when we are faced with postpartum depression and/or anxiety, is a challenging process. Creatively explore areas in your life that need to be tended to, let go of, or set aside. Nurture yourself and find a center from which you can withstand the force of continual change. In this workshop, you and other new mothers who have experienced postpartum depression and/or anxiety will use creative expression to find areas in need of support and ways to feel calm in chaos. All materials will be provided

November 8, 2008-10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Nurture: 1614 NE Alberta St.
$10
With Mychelle Moritz, ATR-BC, LPC
http://www.nurturepdx.com/MychelleMoritz.html
To register, please contact Mychelle at 971-344-7527 or mychelle@nurturepdx.com

Picking Up the Pieces
The experience of postpartum depression and/or anxiety can leave us feeling shattered. As we heal, we begin to pick up the pieces and create a new whole. In this workshop, those have experienced postpartum depression and/or anxiety will explore and nurture your process of reconnecting the pieces as you create a sculpture. As you work with the materials, the sculpture emerges, becoming a meaningful symbol of survival and inner self and becomes a tangible reminder of your innermost strengths. You will begin the process of integration and acceptance of your new identity in a safe and supportive environment. All materials will be provided.
November 15, 2008-10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Nurture: 1614 NE Alberta St.
$10
With Mychelle Moritz, ATR-BC, LPC
http://www.nurturepdx.com/MychelleMoritz.html
To register, please contact Mychelle at 971-344-7527 or mychelle@nurturepdx.com
Mychelle has been a Baby Blues Connection volunteer since February 2008 providing phone support and generally helping out when she can. Recently, she has taken over the Workshop Coordinator duties. She is a co-founder of Nurture which offers a range of services to growing families. Mychelle is an art therapist and a licensed professional counselor with a special interest in helping mothers and families. She is the mama to two active young children and enjoys watching their creative antics.

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