Supporting Fetal & Maternal Health in Times of Crisis 4/13

This presentation will explore the profound effects of trauma on pregnant individuals and how it can influence mental health for both the parent and child. The presentation will also focus on the connection between the parent and baby's nervous system and how a parent's experience of trauma or stress can significantly impact their child. Attendees will gain insight into trauma-informed practices, recognizing the short-term and long-term effects of trauma, and what supportive care looks like. Library, 706 4th St., 5:30 pm

Kaleigh Boysen-Quinata is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and AAMFT Approved Supervisor. She received her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Edgewood College in Madison, WI in 2012 and has been a practicing therapist ever since. She has received specialized training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy, a counseling method focused on attachment and healing parent-child relationships after exposure to trauma or violence in children ages birth-6. She has also received additional advanced training in perinatal mental health and solution-focused therapy. Her passion is helping parents understand their young children’s challenging behaviors and teaching them new tools and skills to connect with their children. In addition to counseling, Kaleigh is a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator and enjoys helping parents and professionals enhance their skills and knowledge through speaking engagements or workshops. She has spoken at conferences and other events on topics such as leadership, family therapy, engaging parents in treatment, and positive discipline. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her children, dogs, and spouse. 

You can watch this program via livestream on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lakeoswegopubliclibrary/live

For more information, contact Nancy Niland at nniland@lakeoswego.city or (503) 675-2538.