BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Perinatal Support Washington - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Perinatal Support Washington
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://perinatalsupport.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Perinatal Support Washington
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Vancouver
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260609T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010544
CREATED:20260112T194551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T184209Z
UID:10025623-1770717600-1781004600@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Peer Supporters' Circle (Feb-June 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Every second Tuesday of each month from February – June 2026. \n\n10am-11:30am PT\n\nThese groups will provide support for peer supporters\, interactive learning\, networking with other perinatal peer supporters across the state\, and time for questions. These monthly consultation groups are for WA state professionals doing 1:1 peer support or facilitating support groups. Bring your challenges and questions about peer support for perinatal families.  Zoom link and reminders sent out monthly and you may choose to attend any session(s). These groups are intended for WA state professionals who have attended a Group Peer Support Facilitator Training or Peer Parent Support Training through Perinatal Support Washington. \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: FREE \nDate & Time:\nEvery second Tuesday of each month (February – June 2026) from 10am-11:30am PT. \n\nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org\n\n\nThese sessions take place live and a recording will not be sent out after the sessions. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/monthly-peer-circle-feb-june2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260930T000000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010544
CREATED:20260423T203949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T204927Z
UID:10026368-1776902400-1790726400@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Free Perinatal Mental Health Certification
DESCRIPTION:We’re recruiting 30 mental health providers to earn their PMH-C and begin seeing Medicaid patients. \nWe’re seeking licensed mental health providers in WA State who want to specialize in perinatal care and expand access for Medicaid patients. Once PMH-C certified\, the cohort will possess the skills needed to help families experiencing mental health conditions in the perinatal period. We especially encourage applications from providers of color and those working with underserved or hard- to-reach communities.  \nWHAT’S INCLUDED:  \n20 hours of paid training  \n\nRequired coursework for the PMH-C application\, provided by Perinatal Support WA (PS-WA) through Postpartum Support International (PSI) \n\nApplication support  \n\nGuidance through the PMH-C application process (offered through Postpartum Support International) \n\nExam costs covered  \n\nTest fees and necessary travel to the testing site are paid \n\nMedicaid paneling support  \n\nHelp navigating the Medicaid enrollment process once you’re certified \n\nCompletion bonus  \n\nFinancial incentive for completing certification and Medicaid paneling \n\nKEY DEADLINES:  \nApplications due by May 15th  \nParticipants are expected to pass the PMH-C exam and begin the Medicaid enrollment process by September 29th\, 2026. \nIf you are interested\, please complete the APPLICATION FORM.
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/free-pmh-c-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261216T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010544
CREATED:20260311T181255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T190122Z
UID:10026364-1779271200-1797427800@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Creating a Nest of Care Cohort: Monthly Consults on Perinatal Loss for Birthworkers
DESCRIPTION:This training centers\, and is free for\, BIPOC birth workers in King County\, WA.  \nThe Creating a Nest of Care: Perinatal Loss for Birthworkers Monthly Consults (NOC) follows and accompanies the 3-Day Foundational training on Perinatal and Infant Loss. \nThis series encapsulates what happens when loss of life is intertwined with the womb and birthing.  Join 30 local birth workers in a nine-month commitment to growing the web of care necessary to support someone through this loss.  Each month\, we will delve deeper into specific topics around supporting families through perinatal loss and bereavement- from disposition choices\, to shrouding\, to donor milk options and more.    \nCreating a Nest Cohort is a 9-month project provided for free in partnership with Imani’s Light and Perinatal Support WA for BIPOC birthworkers serving families in King County. Please note this training is free for BIPOC King County birth workers.  \n“Birthworkers” are defined as those who are helpers/providers/carers working with people during the childbearing period. They include\, but not limited to: doulas\, peers\, WIC counselors\, case managers\, nurses\, home visitors\, perinatal mental health providers\, etc \nDates and times: \nWeekly on the Third Wednesday of the month from May to December. \nDoors open at 10:00am with brunch provided. Content will begin promptly at 10:30am \nFoundational training: April 22-24th. \nDates and times: \nWednesday\, 5/20; 10-1:30pm  \nWednesday\, 6/17; 10-1:30pm \nWednesday\, 7/15; 10-1:30pm \nWednesday\, 8/19; 10-1:30pm \nWednesday\, 9/16; 10-1:30pm \nWednesday\, 10/21; 10-1:30pm \nWednesday\, 11/18; 10-1:30pm  \nWednesday\, 12/16; 10-1:30pm \nLocation: In-Person; due to the nature of the content and curriculum\, the sessions necessitate in-person attendance. The experiential learning and community building fostered in this space are not replicable in a virtual format (for months 1\, 6\, and 7 hybrid options will be a permissible accommodation for health reasons only\, not convenience)  \nCasey Family Programs 1123 23rd Avenue Seattle\, WA 98122 \nPlease see the list below and register for as many sessions as you will attend. Space is limited and meals will be provided\, so please register accurately for your availability. \nConsultation Group structure: \nMonth 1: 5/20 Getting the News\, PMADs\, and Medical Advocacy*  \n\nHow to deliver and receive life-changing news with sensitivity and support.  \nEmpowering families to understand and navigate medical information and decisions early in diagnosis or complications.\n\nContinuing support and advocacy for families post-loss\, including follow-up care and memorial planning\nGrief Therapy options\n\n\n\nMonth 2: 6/17 Ambiguous/Disenfranchised Grief Support*\n*hybrid accommodation available \n\nStrategies for supporting families through the intersections of ambiguous/disenfranchised grief support (families with experience with incarceration/ICE\, child removal\, loss due to overdose\, unhoused)  Hybrid accommodation available.\n\nMonth 3: 7/15 Perinatal and Infant Disposition Choices /Shrouding and Care After Death* Empowering families to honor their children with a disposition choice that honors a family’s beliefs/wishes. \n\nTechniques for shrouding and caring for the deceased with dignity\, including cultural practices and hands-on training.\n\nMonth 4: 8/19 Community Wellness \n\nArt and community building \n\nMonth 5: 9/16 Bereavement Photography*  \n– Bonus Session: Field Trip to Return Home Funeral Home (Date TBD) \n\nBest practices for bereavement photography\, training on creating meaningful memories through photographs\, handprints\, locks of hair\, and other keepsakes.\nPrivate tour for our cohort of the Return Home Funeral Home about green disposition options\, address & details in email to participants\n\nMonth 6: 10/21 Pregnancy after Loss & Stories of Loss: Cultural Care Practices*\n*Hybrid accommodation available\n– Bonus Session: Infant & Perinatal Loss Awareness Walk (Date TBD) \n\nParents Panel\nVolunteer opportunity at the Infant & Perinatal Loss Awareness Walk\n\nMonth 7: 11/18 Breast/Chest Feeding After Loss*\n*Hybrid accommodation available \n\nGuidance on navigating the physical and emotional aspects of working with lactation after perinatal loss \n\nMonth 8: 12/16 Building a Community Network & Graduation \n\nClosing of the series with reflection and pulling together strategies for building and sustaining a supportive network for ongoing community and professional support.\n\nPlease note this training is free for BIPOC King County birth workers.  \nIf you are BIPOC/In King County please REGISTER HERE! \nFacilitators:  \nWe will be joined by various community members and guest presenters during the 9-month sessions\, but all training will be guided by our main facilitators. \n*Continuing Education Units:\n \n\n18 CEUs approved for LICSW\, LMHC\, LMFT for sessions denoted with an asterisk (*)\nThis Program has been approved for 18 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers\, Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists by the Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work.\n18 Contact Hours approved for RNs: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 18 contact hours for sessions denoted with an asterisk (*)\n\nAbout the Facilitators:  \nMarquita Straus\, MSW\, LICSW is a Perinatal Grief & Trauma Therapist\, Death Doula\, and founder of Imani’s Light Grief & Wellness Center. Marquita has over 15 years of serving BIPOC families. She has served as a full spectrum doula (birth\, postpartum\, and bereavement)\, breastfeeding peer counselor\, childbirth educator\, perinatal bereavement group facilitator\, and is a trained midwife. She aims to inspire and empower people to show up authentically\, while fiercely advocating for those navigating spaces that are not traditionally occupied by people of color. \n  \n  \nLa Tonia Bussell-Packard (they/she)\, Parent Resilience Specialist\, Traditional Midwife is a queer Black femme who supports pregnant and parenting families as a Parent Resilience Specialist in King County. They serve as an encouraging resource and witness for parents navigating the perinatal mental health landscape by using their firsthand experience as a parent who has lived with anxiety and depression. La Tonia knows firsthand the barriers that exist for Black and queer folx seeking support for their mental health. La Tonia has experienced personal and professional loss\, which allows them to offer supportive tools and skills that are based on lived experience and shared community ways of ‘knowing’ and processing grief and loss.  \nLa Tonia has spent the last 7+ years advocating for families\, attending births\, and providing compassionate care as a birth doula and student midwife. They graduated from midwifery school in June 2021 and now practice and attend births as a traditional midwife. In all their work\, La Tonia centers Black\, Indigenous\, and QTPOC families in their role as a midwife\, doula\, and peer. They use the framework and lens of reproductive justice\, the intersections of race\, class\, gender/sexuality\, and ability\, and radical rest politics when supporting families in their community. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/noc-2026-monthly-loss-consult/
LOCATION:Burien Community Center\, 14700 6th Ave SW\, Burien\, WA\, 98166\, United States
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010544
CREATED:20260512T193626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T181825Z
UID:10026502-1780304400-1781096400@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Best Practices in the Prevention\, Identification\, & Treatment of Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
DESCRIPTION:*REGISTRATION CLOSED* \nThis training is open to Washington state professionals.  \nLearn how to effectively identify and screen parents experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. This training takes place over 4 days and is appropriate for a range of providers\, including OBs\, pediatricians\, midwives\, RNs\, social workers\, mental health therapists\, doulas\, public health employees\, home visitors\, IBCLCs\, and more. \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: FREE \nTrainer: Lisa Malcolm\, MSW\, LICSW\, PMH-C \nDates & Time:\nJune 1 & 3\, 8 & 10\, 2026 (Mondays & Wednesdays)\n9am-1pm PDT \nObjectives of this training: \n\nUnderstand the “real” transition to parenthood.\nKnow the spectrum of perinatal mental health disorders.\nKnow the risk factors for PMADs.\nKnow key prevention strategies.\nUnderstand high risk populations and health disparities.\nBecome knowledgeable about the impacts of perinatal mental health on families and communities.\nKnow the components of a treatment plan.\nBe able to effectively talk about\, and screen new/expectant parents for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.\nUnderstand the impact of birth experiences on postpartum emotional health.\nBecome knowledgeable about risk and symptoms for partners and fathers.\nBecome knowledgeable about psychiatric medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding.\nBecome knowledgeable about supporting families in the NICU\nBecome knowledgeable about feeding issues and perinatal mental health.\nUnderstand the impact on infant and children.\nUnderstand impacts on partners and relationships.\n\nREGISTER CLOSED\nContinuing Education Credit: \n\n14 CEUs approved for MSWs\, MAs\, MFTs.\nThis Program has been approved for 14 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers\, Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists by the Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work.\n14 Contact hours approved for RNs: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 14 contact hours.\n\nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nThis is a live virtual training and a recording will not be sent out after the training\, please only register if you are able to attend the training in its entirety. \nThis free training is offered by Perinatal Support WA through a grant from Strengthening Families Washington at the Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families (DCYF).
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/best-practices-june2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTSTAMP:20260604T010544
CREATED:20241017T144945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T144945Z
UID:10023271-1780531200-1780617599@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Fertility Challenges PSI Online Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday\, Time Varies \n\n\n\nThis group is intended for those who have been actively trying to conceive for six months or longer. It is led by PSI-trained facilitators (each with lived experience with primary and/or secondary fertility challenges). \nStruggling with fertility issues can be a lonely experience and this group helps provide an avenue for healing and hope. This group helps women find support as they navigate the pain of fertility challenges. \nWe are here to help. \nLearn more and register: https://www.postpartum.net/group/fertility-challenges/
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/fertility-challenges-psi-online-support-group/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Support Group
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260604T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010544
CREATED:20260303T212323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T192802Z
UID:10026363-1780563600-1780587000@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Carrying More Than A Child: Addressing Racial Stress\, Trauma & Emotional Safety in Black Maternal Mental Health Through Community Based Care
DESCRIPTION:This training is open to WA state professionals who serve perinatal families in WA state. Priority registration for professionals serving Spokane County. \nCarrying More Than a Child explores the emotional\, cultural\, and structural realities that shape Black maternal mental health during pregnancy and postpartum. This training invites community supporters to deepen their understanding of the pressures many mothers navigate beyond childbirth\, while offering practical ways to provide supportive\, culturally responsive care during the perinatal period. Participants will gain insights and tools that help strengthen connection\, safety\, and well-being for mothers and families. \nDate: Thursday\, June 4\, 2026 \nTime: 9am-3:30pm PT \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: FREE \nTrainer: America Allen\, MSW\, LCSW \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify common perinatal mood and anxiety concerns and recognize how they may uniquely present in Black mothers.\nExplain how racial stress\, medical inequities\, and generational survival patterns impact Black maternal mental health.\nApply trauma-informed\, culturally responsive strategies to support emotional safety and well-being within community-based roles\n\nRegister Now\nContinuing Education: \n\n5 CEUs approved for LICSW\, LMHC\, LMFT.\nThis Program has been approved for 5 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers\, Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists by the Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work.\n5 Contact Hours approved for RNs: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 5 contact hours.\n\nThis free training is offered by Perinatal Support WA through a grant from Strengthening Families Washington at the Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families (DCYF). \nThis is a live training and will not be recorded. Questions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nAbout the Trainer: \n\n\n\n \nAmerica Allen\, MSW\, LCSW\, Clinical Supervisor at Perinatal Support Washington\nDrawing on over a decade of clinical experience and a deep commitment to trauma-focused\, culturally responsive care\, America Allen provides supervision with the goal of equipping the next generation of social workers to feel both competent and compassionate in their practice. America earned her Master of Social Work from North Carolina Central University in 2015 and has since specialized in perinatal mental health\, trauma recovery\, and somatic approaches to healing. She completed Postpartum Support International’s Components of Care training in 2019\, further deepening her expertise in supporting birthing individuals and families experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. \n\n\n\n\n\nShe is trained in EMDR\, Internal Family Systems (IFS)\, and Trauma-Focused CBT\, with extensive experience supporting individuals through PMADs\, birth trauma\, grief and loss\, and complex trauma. As the founder of suNu Healing Collectively\, America has built a thriving practice centered on Black and Brown millennial women\, emphasizing the importance of equity\, psychological safety\, and embodied healing in both clinical and community spaces. \nIn her role as a Clinical Supervisor\, America integrates reflective supervision\, trauma-focused models\, and a strengths-based approach. Her passion lies in not only guiding clinicians through skill development\, but also encouraging them to unlearn harmful systemic narratives and embody practices that honor both their clients’ humanity and their own.
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/somn-june2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260604T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010544
CREATED:20240410T160324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T160324Z
UID:10020052-1780567200-1780572600@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Prepared Moms
DESCRIPTION:A non-judgmental\, Parent support Group for Moms who are pregnant or parenting a child 5-years-old and under. \nMeetings held on Thursdays from 10-11:30 AM at CAPA/Prepares: 25 W. 5th Ave. Spokane \nSeptember – June (with childcare)\nMonthly meetings in July and August. \nThis is a drop-in group\, just show up when you can! Prior registration not required. \nFor more information contact: sarah.durrant@cceasternwa.org or call 509-358-4258
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/prepared-moms/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:CAPA/Prepares\, 25 W. 5th Ave.\, Spokane\, WA\, 99204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spokane,Support Group
GEO:47.6511048;-117.4126755
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CAPA/Prepares 25 W. 5th Ave. Spokane WA 99204 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=25 W. 5th Ave.:geo:-117.4126755,47.6511048
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260604T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010544
CREATED:20240710T232905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T005724Z
UID:10024356-1780567200-1780572600@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:THE VILLAGE CIRCLE
DESCRIPTION:The first Thursday from 10am – 11:30am\, IN-PERSON \n\n\n\nThe Whatcom Family Village: 1501 Fraser St\, Unit M-104\, Bellingham WA 98226\nhttps://www.whatcomfamilyvillage.com/\n\n\n\nMothering can be both a joyful and a challenging experience. In our drop-in groups\, we explore it all and encourage women to speak their truths about motherhood. No advice\, no judgement\, just real mothers sharing their ups and downs. All mothers (biological and adoptive) are welcome regardless of age\, gender identity\, sexual orientation\, and race. This group is geared towards parents in the postpartum period\, so from “trying to conceive” through about “2 years postpartum”. \nFacilitated by Samantha Konikoff\, Melissa Burden\, RhaeAnna Haven\, Melody Eastman\, Dani Giddens and Shay Anderson \n\nSamantha Konikoff \nSam is a mom of 2. She met Becky in 2016 and they both knew that they wanted something more for moms in our community. Sam always wanted to give this community something she needed but never had. She does the work so that no one else has to go through motherhood alone. She had PPA/PPD/PPOCD with her first and it was isolating. She wants to keep making change locally as well as nationally to help parents see this doesn’t need to be done alone. \nMelissa Burden \nMelissa is a patient advocate and dedicated volunteer for those who are struggling through Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Melissa attended her first support group\, the Village Circle\, 3 months after the birth of her son\, Elliott. In the depths of postpartum anxiety\, this is where she found the help and voice that she needed. A year later\, Melissa attended the GPS training through Perinatal Support Washington\, so she could give back to her community what was so valuable and life-changing for her in her early Motherhood journey. Through this\, she has discovered her life commitment and passion to finding new ways to reach those who are struggling\, and remind new parents that they aren’t alone. And that they can be well. Melissa also works for Perinatal Support Washington as the Warm Line Program Specialist.  In this role\, she supports the volunteers who provide the warm support and helpful resources to parents who are struggling and need space to be held. She also answers on the Warm Line\, aligning with her dedication to supporting parents. Melissa resides in Bellingham\, Washington and spends her spare time building Lego with her 4 year old\, reading\, and spending time with her family & friends. \nRhaeAnna Haven \nRhae is a mother to Everly  and a brand new baby boy born in October 2021. She began attending Village Circle in 2018 when Everly was 3 months old\, and soon became a regular face at the in-person groups. Rhae experienced severe postpartum anxiety\, postpartum OCD\, difficulty breastfeeding\, and struggled with the intense transition into motherhood. The Village Circle offered a healing space\, and a beautiful community of mothers. In 2019\, Rhae attended training through Perinatal Support Washington and joined Samantha\, Becky\, and Melissa as a co-facilitator of the Village Circle. Rhae believes that it is a true honor to give back to the circle that brought her so much healing as a brand new mother. Rhae loves to explore the hidden beauties in nature\, whether walking on a beach or exploring a new forest. She loves collecting plants\, watercolor painting\, and spending time on Orcas Island. Rhae is also a preschool teacher\, and cannot imagine a world where she isn’t dedicating her time and love to teaching young children. Rhae truly believes that the foundation of our society must be supported first — new mothers and young children. She feels honored to witness the blossoming of both\, and looks forward to being apart of the Village Circle for many years to come \nDani Giddens \nDani is thrilled to be part of the Village Circle Collective & to positively impact new families in our community. She currently works for Postpartum Support International (PSI)\,  supporting the Climb Out of the Darkness Event and its leaders worldwide\, and is energized by co-leading Team Bellingham’s Climb Out of the Darkness event in June. Additionally\, she volunteers as a Mentor in PSI’s Peer Mentor Program \nAfter becoming a mom in 2009\, she would stumble through a thick fog of Postpartum Anxiety\, Depression & OCD without telling a single soul. The catalyst for her involvement in perinatal mental health can be pinpointed to one pivotal moment\, while listening to a podcast. A friend (& fellow leader Sam) recounted her transition to motherhood\, including a debilitating battle with Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). Dani was completely empowered by hearing someone speak their truth. While Sam’s story was different than Dani’s\, she certainly could sympathize with the words her friend spoke. She discovered that there is strength in processing trauma and empowerment in sharing stories. If Sam’s story could help her feel brave and less alone\, then surely Dani’s story could help others as well. \nOutside of this important work\, Dani is married to her college sweetheart and is mom to 3 rambunctious kids (ages 12\, 10 & 6). If she’s not therapeutically weeding her garden\, you’ll find her trail-running\, hitting the slopes at Mt. Baker\, daydreaming about future travels & sampling the tasty food-truck and microbrew scene at her home in Bellingham. \n\nCost: Free\, donations welcome
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/the-village-circle-3/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:The Whatcom Family Village\, Fraser Street\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Group,Whatcom
GEO:48.7521764;-122.4549035
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Whatcom Family Village Fraser Street Bellingham WA 98229 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Fraser Street:geo:-122.4549035,48.7521764
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260604T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260604T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010544
CREATED:20260224T201842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T210032Z
UID:10026009-1780576200-1780581600@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:New Parent Support Group-Chelan-Douglas
DESCRIPTION:Chelan-Douglas \nNEW PARENT SUPPORT GROUP \nAnyone who is pregnant or parenting an infant\nor toddler and looking for emotional support\nand connection is welcome to attend. \nFebruary 19 through April 16 2026\nEvery Thursday\, 12:30PM-2:00PM \nOpen to all families with infants or toddlers on a drop-in basis. \nLunch will be provided and children are welcome. \nPathways To Parenting\n211 1st ST\nWenatchee\, WA 98801 \n509-886-6400 \nChelan Douglas Health District \nSupport Group Flyer
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/new-parent-support-group-chelan-douglas/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:211 1st ST Wenatchee\, WA 98801\, 211 1st ST\, Wenatchee\, 98801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260604T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260604T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010544
CREATED:20240731T134539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T134539Z
UID:10021584-1780590600-1780596000@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Postpartum Support International Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Postpartum Support International\, a non-profit\, is committed to supporting all people during the perinatal period. We know and understand how challenging the perinatal season can be due to stress\, inherent discrimination in the system\, fluctuating hormones\, and other complicated feelings. We have a weekly support group\, Latinx Support every Thursday\, 1st & 3rd @ 4:30p; 2nd & 4th @ 12p\, PST. \nThis group is for anyone pregnant or postpartum (up to two years) and identifies as Latina\, Latinx\, or Latino. There is no definition or level of being “enough Latinx.” All are welcome who have a familial connection to Latinx culture. Our online groups help you connect with other parents\, talk about your experience\, and learn about helpful tools and resources. Whether you are going through stress\, adjustment to parenting\, baby blues\, pregnancy or postpartum depression/anxiety\, our groups are here for you. This group is in English\, so group members will benefit most if they can understand and speak some English (perfection is not required!). We do have Spanish-speaking groups as well\, which can be found here. We do not allow group observation by students or professionals. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. ***The group space will be closed once we reach 16 members OR we have started talk time. ** 🔔 PLEASE NOTE: THIS GROUP IS FIRST COME\, FIRST SERVE. We allow the first 16 members to join. Thank you for understanding! \nLearn more here: https://sharewellnow.com/session/2a7e05fb-ce31-4bc0-8023-d530d6bb1a3a
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/postpartum-support-international-support-group/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Support Group
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260604T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260604T183000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010544
CREATED:20230706T164156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T164211Z
UID:10018142-1780592400-1780597800@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Cradleboards
DESCRIPTION:Group Peer Support \nIt is a place to listen and learn from the experience of others\, to realize that we are not alone\, and that others understand what we are experiencing. It is a precious and rare opportunity to hear the power of our voice\, to feel that inner strength and intelligence that is in the heart of each one of us. \nEvery first and third Thursday at 5pm PST \nLocation: \nOCCDA Fiscal/HR Office\n670 Riverside Drive\, \nOmak\, WA 98841 \nFor more information on dates and times\, contact Shannon Nakkour (509) 322-7053 and Jill Moomaw at jnanpuya@gmail.com
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/coffee-cradleboards-2/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:OCCDA Fiscal/HR Office\, 670 Riverside Drive\, Omak\, 98841
CATEGORIES:BIPOC,Indigenous,Okanogan,Support Group
GEO:48.41648;-119.5128871
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=OCCDA Fiscal/HR Office 670 Riverside Drive Omak 98841;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=670 Riverside Drive:geo:-119.5128871,48.41648
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260604T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010544
CREATED:20230216T202428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T200617Z
UID:10020665-1780596900-1780601400@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Caminemos Juntos
DESCRIPTION:Te invitamos a participar en un groupo de apoyo: Caminemos Juntos. \nEn caminemos Juntos tratemos temas como: \n\nEl camino de ser madre/padre\nCuidado personal\nSalud mental\nCompartir experiencias y situaciones\nCrear una comunidad juntos\n\nParticipantes tendran su nombre inscrito en el sorteo del fin del mes! \nTodas las sesiones se realizarán por Zoom cada otro: \nJueves 6:15PM-7:30PM (PT) \ny Sábado de 10:00AM-11:30AM (PT) \nMándanos un mensaje de texto al telefono: (971) 258-2426 \nInstagram: @caminemosjuntoswa \nFacebook: @caminemosjuntoswashington
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/caminemos-juntos-2/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:BIPOC,Latinx,Pierce,Spanish,Support Group
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR