Join Meg Elliott and Gabby Theobald-Anderson for this gathering focused on community for those supporting families in the perinatal period!

Details: Sunday August 10th 10-11:30am

Location: Loving Arms 1250 45th St Emeryville

For: doulas, midwives, therapists, doctors, lactation consultants, acupuncturists, nurses, social workers etc!

Meghan (Meg) Elliott (she/her) is a Trainer/Communications Coordinator at the Center for Excellence in Primary Care at UCSF. Her background is in Psychology and Women’s Studies. She has experience as a Patient Navigator and Parent Mentor for parents of children with disabilities and complex medical conditions. In her spare time, she loves to facilitate LGBTQ+ postpartum groups and host a monthly gathering called Queer Waffles. She is also a trained Lactation Education Counselor. Meg hails from the Midwest, but lives in Berkeley with her two children, spouse, dog and cat. She loves snaggle-toothed cats, snuggling with her kids, and nature hikes.

Gabby (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker living in Oakland with her partner and two children. She has over 20 years of experience working with children and families, including 13 years as a School Social Worker with San Francisco Unified School District, where she supported school sites, mentored new clinicians, and led program development. Gabby now works full time in private practice at Sweet Oak Therapy, specializing in perinatal mental health, parenting support, and wellness consulting. She’s passionate about helping people create lives rooted in connection, meaning, and community.

Details: Saturday July 26th, 9am-4:30pm

Location: Loving Arms 1250 45th St Emeryville

Fee: $200-$400 sliding scale

The birth and postpartum journey isn’t just about the birthing parent—it’s a transformation for partners, too! 💙🩵🩷

In this all-day training, led by Kathrin Auger and Andrew Gordon-Kirsch, an experienced support group leader, executive coach, and organizational psychologist, we’ll take a deep dive into:

* How to engage and support fathers & non-gestational parents during pregnancy, birth & postpartum (day and night)

* Addressing emotional shifts & bonding challenges

* Practical ways to foster confidence in new parents

*Tools to strengthen family dynamics

You will also learn how to communicate with men in a professional setting. 

Whether you’re a doula, midwife, ncs, nanny, or someone who supports growing families, this training will give you the skills to uplift ALL parents during the prenatal and postpartum period.

You will earn 6 Contact Hours through DONA International and will receive a certificate of completion.

Back by popular demand! These dedicated workshops are focused on building and refining your toolkit. We have a rotating cast of amazing perinatal professionals available to share their wisdom and help you learn new ways to care for your clients (and yourself!)

Stay tuned for this fall’s dates and practitioners!