Posts in the ‘Events’ Category


Live Virtual Broadcast for Practitioners, Physicians and Parents with Dr. Shoshana Bennett Moving Beyond Prenatal and Postpartum Depression

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Wherever you are in the world…join us for this Live Interactive Virtual Video Broadcast for Practitioners Physicians and Parents

“Moving Beyond Prenatal and Postpartum Depression” with Shoshana Bennett, PhD

Clinical Psycholgist and Author of:

“Pregnant on Prozac”
“Postpartum Depression for Dummies”
“Beyond the Blues”

Saturday, February 06, 2010 from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM (PT)

Learn the critical KEY strategies that every new mother needs to know

Read on…

Video invitation to February 6th Live Virtual Broadcast

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Watch the video below to learn more about the upcoming broadcast:

Live Virtual Video Broadcast for Practitioners, Physicians and Parents with Dr.Shoshana Bennett Moving Beyond Prenatal and Postpartum Depression

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Wherever you are in the world…join us for this Live Interactive Virtual Video Broadcast for Practitioners Physicians and Parents

“Moving Beyond Prenatal and Postpartum Depression”
with Shoshana Bennett, PhD

Clinical Psycholgist and Author of:

“Pregnant on Prozac”
“Postpartum Depression for Dummies”
“Beyond the Blues”

Saturday, February 06, 2010 from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM (PT)

Learn the critical KEY strategies that every new mother needs to know about coping with, and recovering from, Prenatal and Postpartum Depression

Read on…

In the “Live Virtual Video Broadcast” with Shoshana Bennett, PhD we will explore how to:

Debunk the myths:

* “This should be the happiest time of my Life!”
* Discover creative ways to put the brakes on ‘Burn-out’
* Accept and Embrace the importance of Self Care

Also learn how to:

* Create an ideal sleep schedule
* Devise a co-op sleep plan
* Discover sleep solutions that work for all your challenges

And more!

We will also be taking questions and discussing topics from our participants from around the world!

To register:  Click here

Grand Rounds for Pediatricians

Friday, November 6th, 2009

California Pacific Medical Center
3700 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94118

9:00 AM to 10 AM

Event Website »

PSI of WA announces Dr. Shoshana Bennett as Keynote Speaker

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D. (”Dr. Shosh”) is the author of Postpartum Depression For Dummies and co-author of Beyond the Blues: Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression . Her latest book Pregnant on Prozac was released on January 10, 2009. She’s also created guided imagery audios that are specifically focused on helping moms take care of themselves. National TV shows including “20/20″ and “The Doctors” feature Dr. Shosh as the postpartum expert and news stations consult her.

Several publications including the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Jose Mercury News have written articles on Dr. Shosh’s work. She’s interviewed regularly on national radio and television and has been quoted in dozens of newspapers and magazines such as the Boston Globe, Glamour, Psychology Today, New York Post, Self, Cosmopolitan, USA Weekend and the Chicago Tribune.

Dr. Shosh is a pioneer in the field and considered the “go-to” expert for postpartum depression. She is a survivor of two life-threatening, undiagnosed postpartum depressions. She founded Postpartum Assistance for Mothers in 1987, and is a former president of Postpartum Support International, www.postpartum.net. She has helped over 18,000 women worldwide through individual consultations, support groups and wellness seminars. As a noted guest lecturer and keynote speaker, she travels throughout the US and abroad, training medical and mental health professionals to assess and treat postpartum depression and related mood disorders. She earned three teaching credentials, two masters degrees, a Ph.D. and is licensed as a clinical psychologist. She is working to pass legislation that helps reduce the incidence and impact of postpartum mood disorders.

To register for our luncheon, please click here or visit our website: www.ppmdsupport.com

Date:   From October 28, 2009 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Location:

Hilton Seattle
1301 6th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101      [map it!]

Postpartum Support International’s
23rd Annual Conference

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Dr. Shosh will be speaking at this event.

Save the date for the 23rd Annual PSI Conference!

August 4 & 5: PSI Pre-conference trainings
August 6 & 7: Conference

Location:
The California Endowment Conference Center
1000 North Alameda Street

The PSI 2009 Conference is Co-Sponsored by
the LA County Perinatal Mental Health Task Force

Telephone: 805-967-7636

Event Website »

(Teleseminar) Chapter 6 of Pregnant on Prozac: Antidepressants And Other Medicines For Mood Disorders

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Organized by Tiffani Lawton
Chapter 6 of Pregnant on Prozac: Antidepressants And Other Medicines For Mood Disorders

This teleseminar focuses on the various medication categories outlined by the FDA, what they mean (and what they don’t mean) as it applies to pregnancy. Tips regarding how to handle media scares regarding medications will be discussed. 8 – 9 PM (EST)

Call 1-712-421-7475
Conference Passcode: 241404

Perinatal Depression Conference:
Research, Awareness, and Support

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

Conference goals:

  • To Increase awareness about Perinatal depression in our clinical and community members
  • Identify innovative models that integrate mental health and primary care for pregnant and parenting women.
  • To understand the signs and symptoms of Perinatal depression
  • To identify resources and strategies to build support for families facing Perinatal depression
  • To build a network of community members and clinicians who understand the research, identification, and interventions for families experiencing Perinatal depression
  • To assess the evidence on the impact of mental disorders on maternal health and pregnancy/child outcomes

Event Website »

Women’s Mental Health Symposium 2009

Saturday, April 18th, 2009

Dr. Shosh will be speaking at this event.

The Women’s Mental Health Program at The University of Arizona College of Medicine is dedicated to public education. This 8th annual symposium has been organized to meet the educational needs of all who are interested in these compelling mental health topics, specific to women. The target audience is nurses, midwives, physicians, psychologists, interested community, and all specialties of health care providers. Students can attend at a reduced registration rate. This program is accredited for CME, nursing and psychology continuing education credits.

Presented by:
Women’s Mental Health Program
and
The University of Arizona
National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health

Sponsored by:
The University of Arizona College of Medicine
Department of Psychiatry
at the Arizona Health Sciences Center

Event Website »