May 1 & 2, 2024 | 8 am – 4:30 pm
The California Endowment
1000 Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Join us for an in-person two day training that will explore how sex and sexuality impact and interact with mental health during the perinatal period!

Protecting the mental health needs of pregnant and postpartum people and their families requires a holistic approach that includes sexual health. However, due to cultural norms and the evolving landscape of reproductive rights in the United States, the conversation of sexuality is often isolated from perinatal mental health while perpetuating stigma and misinformation. This conference convening is tailored for the birthing care professional committed to deconstructing their internalized concepts of family structure, gender, and sexuality to increase their capacity to competently (and confidently) welcome diverse perinatal individuals and families of all kinds into their care. Any health care or community based provider who serves the expectant and postpartum community and wants to learn more about how to support and prioritize the sexual well-being and expression of their clients is invited to attend.

In this second conference convening titled Sex and Perinatal Mental Health (the first occurred in January 2020), we will gather once again to collaboratively explore topics of sexuality for expecting and postpartum families. We have invited a range of voices to speak to the critical implications at this intersection including sex educators, embodiment practitioners, mental health professionals, lactation consultants, holistic health practitioners and healers, and more.

This event is approved for CE credit for Mental Health Professionals. View the complete brochure above for full details.

Please click the link above to view our conference brochure for additional details regarding learning objectives, payment structure, agenda, accessibility, and more.

Registration Rates

This event will be offered in-person and will not be available for livestream. The recording of this conference will be available for purchase in June 2024 and learners will maintain access on our Learning Management System until December 31, 2024. Continuing education (CEs) for mental health professionals will be available for the recording. More information regarding how to purchase the recording option will be available as we near June.

To broaden accessibility for our community, Maternal Mental Health NOW will be implementing a sliding scale for this year’s conference tickets. Please view our conference brochure to learn more about our sliding scale.

Tier 1: $500.00
Community Support Ticket
Purchase this ticket if you comfortably meet all your basic needs, have an employer/sponsor paying for your ticket, have a relatively high degree of earning power due to your level of education (or gender and racial privilege, class background, etc.), and/or have access to financial savings, family wealth, and expendable income. This tier levels includes the ticket price and a supportive contribution to subsidize tier 3 purchases
and conference scholarships.

Tier 2: $350.00
Full Priced Ticket
Purchase this ticket if you are employed, able to meet your basic needs, and have access to health care, savings, and some expendable income, etc.

Tier 3: $250.00
Reduced Rate Ticket
Purchase this ticket if you are finding it hard to meet everyday costs and experiencing financial hardship such as significant debt, unstable housing, difficulty supporting dependents, etc. Reminder: A limited amount of tickets are reserved for Tier 3 pricing. Please reserve this ticket for individuals experiencing financial hardship.

All ticket tiers include Continuing Education (CE).

Continuing Education

CE for Mental Health Professionals:

Community Partners FBO Maternal Mental Health NOW is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Community Partners FBO Maternal Mental Health NOW maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

This conference meets criteria for 10 continuing education credits for licensed mental health professionals including LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, LEPs, and psychologists. APA-approved continuing education offerings are recognized by the Boards of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) in the state of CA. Continuing education requirements vary from state to state. It is the registrant’s sole responsibility to check with their licensing board directly to confirm if these CE credits will be approved.

CEs for Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C):

This conference is approved by Postpartum Support International (PSI) to qualify as an advanced training toward certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) and as a CE course for existing PMH-C renewal (10 CE credits in total). For specific information about how to qualify for perinatal mental health certification, please visit https://www.postpartum.net/professionals/certification/

CE for Nurses:

HQI is an approved continuing education (CE) provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing and will provide attendees with an opportunity to earn CEs. Provider Number CEP16793 for 10.0 contact hours.

AASECT CE for Sex Therapists:

This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 10 AASECT CE Credits. These CE Credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification.

The person with a grievance will first try to informally resolve their grievance by contacting
Maternal Mental Health NOW with the issue concerning the training, its delivery, the evaluation method, or technological issue. If the solution put forth does not meet your needs, you may contact AASECT at [email protected].

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***If you hold a license not listed here or are licensed outside of the state of California, please check with your licensing board directly to confirm that these CE credits will be accepted. We are unable to assist in verifying if CE credits will be approved for your license type/state outside of California.

Following the event, please be sure to complete the survey evaluation, download your certificate, and save it within 30 days. Links for download will be disabled at that time and any requests for assistance regarding certificates beyond 30 days will include a $15 processing fee. Standard processing time is 72 business hours from when the request is accepted by Maternal Mental Health NOW. For expedited processing, an additional $10 will be requested for a total of $25 processing fee.

Please e-mail [email protected] for other questions regarding continuing education.

Cancellation & Grievance:

Refund Policy: All ticket sales for the conference are non-refundable. Cancellations for in-person registration due to COVID-19 concerns will be converted to recording access of the conference which will be made available in June 2024 as an online course.

This conference includes CEs for mental health professionals. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer partial refunds or subsidized rates for those who do not need CEs.

Any grievances may be made to [email protected]

For questions or further information, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].

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Agenda

7:30  – 8:15 AM
Registration
(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)


8:15 – 8:30 AM
Opening Remarks
(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)


8:30 AM – 8:45 AM
Sponsor Remarks
(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)


8:45 AM –  9:25 AM
SPADURA: Turning Poison Into Medicine with Comedy
Dahéli Hall
(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)


9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Kink: A Liberating Practice for Parents
Sabia Wade
(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)


10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Break/Movement
(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)


11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Who Am I and When Did This Happen? The Postpartum Pleasure Journey
Aiyana Davison
(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)

A Beautiful Mess: Shapeshifting Sexuality & Care for the Birthing Body
Pamela Samuelson
(MOJAVE)

Sexual and Gender Development
Emily Prior
(CATALINA)


12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)


1:00  – 2:00 PM
Panel: Sex Positivity
Bianca Laureano (Moderator), Jamila Dawson, Bridgett Khoury, La Shonda Lipscomb

(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)


2:00 – 2:30 PM
Break/Movement
(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)


2:30 – 3:30 PM

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Mothers of the Mushroom: Returning to the Sacred Hoe Way
Mikaela de la Myco

(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)

Sex after Abortion
Bianca Laureano
(MOJAVE)


3:30 – 4:30 PM
Integrative Storytelling and Wisdom Sharing
Anna King

(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)


4:30 – 4:35 PM
Closing Remarks
(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)

7:30  – 8:15 AM
Registration
(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)


8:15 – 8:30 AM
Opening Remarks
(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)


8:30 AM – 8:45 AM
Sponsor Remarks
(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)


8:45 AM –  9:00 AM
Grounding/Opening
(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)


9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Pregnancy and the Village
Jessica Daylover
(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)


9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Panel: Non-Monogamy and Perinatal Mental Health
Melissa LeSane and Anna King (Moderators), Jessica Daylover, Mitra Karimi-Taleghani, Wayne LeSane

(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)


10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Break/Movement
(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)


11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Navigating Intimacy and Sensuality Through Pregnancy and Postpartum: Unveiling the Intersections of Sleep, Communication, and Societal Stigma
Sydney Curls

(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)

Keeping Couples Connected: Barriers and Interventions for Sexual Satisfaction in Postpartum Couples
Brianne Billups Hughes

(MOJAVE)


12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)


1:00  – 2:00 PM

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

What to Expect When He’s Expecting: A Presentation on Transmasculine Reproduction
Vann Jones

(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)

From Functional to Fun: Supporting the Non-Birthing Partner’s Sexual Experiences
Janelle Watson

(MOJAVE)

Perinatal Loss, Fertility, and Sexual Well-Being
Elyse Springer

(CATALINA)


2:00 – 2:30 PM
Break/Movement
(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)


2:30 – 3:30 PM
Mood Killers & How to Fix Them: Assessing Psychosocial Stressors Impacting Perinatal Sexual Health
Catharine McDonald

(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)


3:30 – 4:30 PM
Integrative Storytelling and Wisdom Sharing
Catharine McDonald
(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)


4:30 – 4:35 PM
Closing Remarks
(BEATRIZ SOLIS HALL)

Speakers

Brianne Billups Hughes
Brianne Billups Hughes
Sydney Curls
Sydney Curls
Aiyana Davison
Aiyana Davison
Jamila Dawson
Jamila Dawson
Jessica Daylover
Jessica Daylover
Mikaela de la Myco
Mikaela de la Myco
Dahéli Hall
Dahéli Hall
Vann Jones
Vann Jones
Mitra Karimi-Taleghani
Mitra Karimi-Taleghani
Bridgett Khoury
Bridgett Khoury
Anna King
Anna King
Bianca I Laureano
Bianca I Laureano
Melissa LeSane
Melissa LeSane
Wayne LeSane
Wayne LeSane
La Shonda Lipscomb
La Shonda Lipscomb
Catharine McDonald
Catharine McDonald
Emily E. Prior
Emily E. Prior
Pamela Samuelson
Pamela Samuelson
Elyse Springer
Elyse Springer
Sabia Wade
Sabia Wade
Janelle Watson
Janelle Watson

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