Introduction to Conscious Woman
An introduction to Conscious Woman programming, and a little taste of (and practice with) the WebEx technology. With our Executive Director, Raquel Lazar-Paley, Esq. Continue reading and register »
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Current Online Workshops
Gentle Birth: The Science and the Wisdom
Join Sarah J. Buckley, MD, physician, author and mother of four, in a series of ground-breaking lectures which include: The normal hormones of birth and the effect of interventions, third stage and cord blood banking, ultrasounds, epidurals and cesarean surgery. Continue reading and register »
Childhood Vaccination: Questions All Parents Should Ask
Are vaccinated children healthier than nonvaccinated children? Do the (assumed) benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks? Join Tedd Koren, D.C. in a three thought-provoking lectures on a topic that every responsible parent and healthcare provider should know more about. Continue reading and register »
Conscious Woman Legal
Join Conscious Woman’s General Counsel, Laura Possessky, Esq., in two fascinating an informative programs: Birth Professional: Business and Copyright Basics and Understand Your Contract! Continue reading and register »
Healing from Birth Trauma
Moving from Pain to Peace with EFT
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a powerful and effective tool for resolving trauma and promoting healing at all levels: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. With Eileen Sullivan, childbirth educator, doula and EFT Advanced Practitioner. Continue reading and register »
Conscious Woman Online
Join Internet Marketing Expert Laureen Hudson in an ongoing series for those looking to bring traffic to their sites, get their name out, enhance their online presence, and understand the goings-on in cyberspace. An ongoing series.
Healing from Birth Trauma Series
Conscious Woman is committed to providing women with accurate, helpful information on methodologies that will assist them in addressing and healing their traumatic childbirth experiences.
Upcoming Online Workshops
Conscious Grandmothering
Shining the Light of Awareness on What It Means for You
You automatically become a grandmother when your child becomes a parent, but your intention plays a significant role in the kind of grandmother you grow to be. Continue reading »
The Role of Lactation in Infant Mortality Reduction
Focus: The African-American Community
Join Sherry Payne, RN, BSN, in a captivating workshop which will provide a critical examination of infant mortality rates among African-Americans and the role of lactation in infant health outcomes.
Healing from Birth Trauma
Restoration: Treating Adhesions
Join us in a fascinating and unique presentation by Tanya Tarail, a physical therapist of more than 20 years who practices CranioSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation and Urogenital Manipulation. Tanya has worked extensively with women following birth trauma; her specialty is scar tissue and trauma from any cause. Continue reading »
The Intact Boy
Medicalized (non-religious) circumcision, an invention of English-speaking physicians, is in steep decline everywhere in the world — except for the United States. Join Marilyn Milos, RN; John Geisheker, Esq.,; Ronald Goldman, Ph.D.; Gillian Longley, RN, BSN; and Miriam Pollack in a critical examination of the practice of infant male circumcision in North America. Continue reading »
Advanced Doula Training
The increasing number of doulas in North America is having an impact on how babies are born. In their efforts to lower the climbing cesarean rate and make birth more humane, many doulas are studying and learning beyond the basic training for certification. Join Gloria Lemay , celebrated traditional birth attendant and childbirth educator, in a series of 12 live, highly interactive online workshops for doulas who wish to expand their knowledge and skills. This series will also benefit student midwives who wish to delve into issues that arise repeatedly in clinical practice.
Healing from Birth Trauma
Mother-Friendly Mental Health Care
Intimate workshops conducted by Sharon Storton, MA, CHT, LMFT, a nationally-acclaimed expert in perinatal mind/body wellness, normal birth, and attachment. This series will consist of various levels and topics geared for women who have experienced diagnosed and un-diagnosed perinatal mood disorders and trauma symptoms following childbirth, their families, and for care providers interested in diagnosis and treatment options. Care providers of all disciplines are welcome to participate in both workshops. Continue reading »
Conscious Activism
Invitation only workshops for serious birth activists and for the boards of directors of childbirth organizations. Understand and learn to use an activist template that has been the backbone of successful campaigns to turn minority opinions into majority actions, resulting in intentional, positive social change. See how the Mother-Child Friendly Birthing Community has been blocked from success over the years. Will include practice, theory, strategies and tactics for the strong, adaptable and open-minded. With James S. Turner, Esq. one of the original Nader’s Raiders and Raquel Lazar-Paley, Esq., director of Conscious Woman, Inc. and Conscious Lawyer, Inc. Continue reading »
Past Online Workshops
What Would Mammals Do?
What happens when other mammal mothers are deprived of their chosen place, time, and sensations of birth? What if the resulting birth is too hard… or too easy? To what extent might this information shed light on our own mothering experiences? Join Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC on a surprising journey with our mammalian counterparts through labor, birth, lactation, and beyond. Discover for yourselves the implications our mammalian ancestry has for the way we give birth and begin the process of mothering in modern America.
Freedom of Expression: Supporting Breastfeeding Moms in the Workplace
What is a working mom to do when her baby’s health, her own wellbeing, and her need for income are pitted against a structured workplace that is insensitive or perplexed about her plight? What is an employer to do when its workers challenge the establishment, demanding new levels of support and flexibility that may be perceived as inconvenient, biased and costly? Join Cate Colburn-Smith , author of The Milk Memos, in a presentation that will define specific, practical steps employers can take to support breastfeeding moms, and offer powerful advice for moms to get the space, time and support they need to pump breastmilk at work.