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Photograph by Erin La Belle
Events & Programs
Unless otherwise stated, classes will be held at:
The Nan Tolbert Nurturing Center
Oak View Park and Resource Center
555 Mahoney Avenue, Room #2
Oak View, CA 93022 [view map]
For more information and to register:
Phone: (805) 646-7559
Email: info@birthresource.org
CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION
NTNC Scholarship Form
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Core Classes Spring 2013
PARENT EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP/ NEW BABY GROUP
EARLY LEARNING
YOGA FOR MAMAS ***NEW CLASS available specifically for new mamas
BABY FLOOR TIME
NEW MOTHERS THERAPY GROUP
TODDLER PLAY
NATURAL CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION
INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING
PRENATAL BREASTFEEDING CLASS
PARENT EDUCATION WORKSHOP:
"Co-Parenting: A Workshop Focused on Fathers"
Facilitated by Tom McGee, LCSW
This session is offered as a continuation from Tom's earlier workshop and has a special focus on fathers. Both parents are invited to attend.
Learn strategies for communication and how to develop a co-parenting direction that both identifies your family's priorities and finds ways to meet the needs of all members, including yours- the caregivers!
Where: The Nan Tolbert Nurturing Center
Pre-registration required by April 22;
Click HERE to register online.
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SATURDAY
April 27th
10:00am to 11:30am
Facilitator: Tom McGee. LCSW
Fee: $20.00 per family, plus optional childcare ($5 per child)
Scholarships/Sliding Scale Available
Pre-registration required by April 22nd
Click HERE to register online
For more information contact: 805.646.7559 or email info@birthresource.org |
PARENT EDUCATION WORKSHOP:
"Co-Parenting: A Workshop Focused on Mothers"
Facilitated by Tom McGee, LCSW
This session is offered as a continuation from Tom's earlier workshop and has a special focus on mothers. Both parents are invited to attend.
Learn strategies for communication and how to develop a co-parenting direction that both identifies your family's priorities and finds ways to meet the needs of all members, including yours- the caregivers!
Pre-registration required by May 27th;
Click HERE to register online.
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SATURDAY
June 1st
10:00am to 11:30am
Facilitator: Tom McGee. LCSW
Fee: $20.00 per family, plus optional childcare ($5 per child)
Scholarships/Sliding Scale Available
Pre-registration required by May 27th; Click HERE to register online.
For more information contact: 805.646.7559 or email info@birthresource.org |
MOTHERS GUILD
BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP/NEW BABY GROUP
(Ages 0-6 months)
Join us weekly to talk about breastfeeding and share your journey with others. Find out what is normal during early days and later stages, have your questions answered, and share wisdom about feeding-related topics such as sleep, pumping, returning to work and more. A scale will be available to weigh your baby.
Also enjoy the support of other mothers and class facilitators in our New Baby playgroup, that is combined with the breastfeeding support group. New babies bring joy, but also change and transition. Questions may arise about well-being, crying, holding and what "should or can I be doing with my baby?" Explore your new role with other new parents. Share birth and other new family stories. Learn about your baby's as well as your own personal development. Dads and all caregivers welcomed and encouraged to attend.
Where: The Nan Tolbert Nurturing Center
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WEDNESDAYS
(Ongoing, drop-in)
9:00am to 10:15am
Lactation Specialist: Tara Stivers
Facilitators: Kira Kjaersgaard & Camille Jarmie
Suggested Donation $5-$10 per class.
No Pre-registration required, just drop-in!
For more information contact:
info@birthresource.org or
805.646.7559 (Breastfeeding Helpline)
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EARLY LEARNING
(Ages 0-14 months)
New babies bring great joy and transition. Questions arise about babies well being, crying, holding and what “should or can” I be doing with my baby? Explore your new role with other new parents. We will build skills observing our babies and ourselves, finding calm, explore co-regulation, attachment, trust and practical concerns such as infant care, calming, feeding and sleep.
Where: The Nan Tolbert Nurturing Center
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WEDNESDAYS
April 10th to June 12th
10:30am to 11:45am
Instructors: Carol Castanon & Kira Kjaersgaard
Fee: $150.00 for 10 weeks
Scholarships/Sliding Scale Available
Pre-registration required
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YOGA FOR MAMAS
Yoga-Dance Workout for Parents
(and little ones 0-3!)
with Eden Flynn, MA & Dance/Fitness Instructor
You thought our playroom was only for the children!
This class combines SIMPLE, SOULFUL, EASY to FOLLOW CARDIO DANCE MOVES with
BASIC YOGA STRENGTHENING & STRETCHING for an ALL-OVER BODY/MIND WORKOUT. If you're not quite ready to go back to the gym, or maybe have been looking for additional ways to have fun with your little ones and other new parents, then this class is for you! The instructor herself is a new parent, and has designed this class with you in mind!
Where: The Nan Tolbert Nurturing Center
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THURSDAYS
(Ongoing, drop-in)
10:00am to 11:15am
This class is ongoing...
Just Drop-in!
Instructors: Eden Flynn, MA
Fee: $70.00 for six week series or $14 drop-in (sliding scale available)
For more information contact: Eden Flynn, ph. 310-460-8106 or e-mail yogadanceworkout@gmail.com
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YOGA FOR MAMAS
Yoga-Dance Workout for NEW mamas and babies (6 weeks to 12 months)
with Eden Flynn, MA & Dance/Fitness Instructor
New introductory level Yoga-Dance Workout for NEW mamas and babies (6 weeks to 12 months), starting Thursday, May, 2nd
This class combines fun, simple, soulful dance movements with basic yoga specifically designed to meet the needs of new mamas. The class provides a space for mamas and babies (6 weeks to 12 mo) to integrate movement, dance, music, and fitness into their day together, with the intention of supporting their overall health and well being.
Fee: $70 for the six week series/$14 drop in. Sliding scale available.
To register please contact Eden Flynn at yogadanceworkout@gmail.com or 310-460-8106
Where: The Nan Tolbert Nurturing Center
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THURSDAYS
(Ongoing, drop-in)
11:30am to 12:45pm
This class is ongoing...
Just Drop-in!
Instructors: Eden Flynn, MA
Fee: $70.00 for six week series or $14 drop-in (sliding scale available)
For more information contact: Eden Flynn, ph. 310-460-8106 or e-mail yogadanceworkout@gmail.com
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BABY FLOOR TIME
(Ages 12 to 24 Months)
In this class we give babies freedom to move and to attend to exploration as they
work and play. We let them discover their own comfort, pleasure and place of calm
with themselves and with others. We will discuss your baby's development with a
view to supporting adult and baby competence and respect.
Where: The Nan Tolbert Nurturing Center |
MONDAYS
April 8th to June 10th
(note: No class on May 27th)
9:15am to 10:30am
Instructors: Terra Lepine & Kira Kjaersgaard
Fee: $180 for 9 week session
Pre-registration required
To register call 805.646.7559 or email register@birthresource.org |
NEW MOTHERS THERAPY GROUP
***NEW DAY AND TIME STARTING JUNE 5th. Now at NTNC in Oakview!!!
For women and their partners affected by emotional ups and downs related to pregnancy and parenting. Lap babies welcome. Our goal is to create a safe and welcoming place where you can talk about your experience, receive support and not feel alone.
Fee $15 per session & scholarships available.
Register by email or phone: info@birthresource.org or 805-646-7559
Facilitators: Camille Jarmie, Ph.D. Practicum Student & Brenda Murrow, Registered Psychological Assistant PSB#36690 both supervised by Marsha McKeon, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist PSY#12829
Where: The Nan Tolbert Nurturing Center at 555 Mahoney Room 2 Oakview, CA 93022
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WEDNESDAYS (ongoing)
***NEW DAY AND TIME STARTING JUNE 5TH
5:30PM to 6:45PM
Facilitators: Camille Jarmie & Brenda Murrow
Fee $15 per session. Scholarships and sliding scale available.
To register call 805.646.7559 or email register@birthresource.org
IMPORTANT:
The WED night class will be held at NTNC. The TUES class will still be held at 644 E. Thompson Blvd. Ventura, CA 93001 |
NEW MOTHERS THERAPY GROUP
For women and their partners affected by emotional ups and downs related to pregnancy and parenting. Lap babies welcome. Our goal is to create a safe and welcoming place where you can talk about your experience, receive support and not feel alone.
Fee $15 per session & scholarships available.
Register by email or phone: info@birthresource.org or 805-646-7559
Facilitators: Camille Jarmie, Ph.D. Practicum Student & Brenda Murrow, Registered Psychological Assistant PSB#36690 both supervised by Marsha McKeon, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist PSY#12829
Where: 644 E. Thompson Blvd. Ventura, CA 93001 |
TUESDAYS (ongoing)
6:00PM to 7:15PM
Facilitators: Camille Jarmie & Brenda Murrow
Fee $15 per session. Scholarships and sliding scale available.
To register call 805.646.7559 or email register@birthresource.org
IMPORTANT:
The WED night class will be held at NTNC. The TUES class will still be held at 644 E. Thompson Blvd. Ventura, CA 93001 |
TODDLER PLAY: SENSORY EXPLORATION AND PARENT EDUCATION
(Ages 22 - 36 months)
Observe and learn from your child's play among peers and through dialogue with instructors who role model and support attachment, autonomy, mastery and problem solving. This is an inclusion class for all tots, including those with special needs. Sensory activities are a great way for children to explore the physical world in ways that nurture brain and body development. A light snack will be provided.
Where: The Nan Tolbert Nurturing Center
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TUESDAYS
April 9th to June 11th
9:15am to 11:15am
Instructors: Camille Jarmie, Lilly Heilveil, Terra Lepine & Carol Castanon
Fee: $250 (10 classes) Scholarships/Sliding Scale available.
Pre-Registration required.
To register call 805.646.7559 or email register@birthresource.org
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TODDLER PLAY: SENSORY EXPLORATION AND FAMILY SNACK
(Ages 22 - 36 months)
Our focus in this class will be much the same as the Tuesday toddler class, but on Fridays we'll include tots in preparing food...meaning we'll peel, mix, mash and stir, family style!
This is an inclusion class for all tots, including those with special needs. Sensory activities are a great way for children to explore the physical world in ways that nurture brain and body development. With both inside and outside play we provide a rich, age appropriate environment in which children interact with materials and other people.
Where: The Nan Tolbert Nurturing Center
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FRIDAYS
April 12th to June 14th
9:15am to 11:15am
Instructors: Kira Kjaersgaard & Terra Lepine
Fee: $250 (10 classes) Scholarships/Sliding Scale available.
Pre-Registration required.
To register call 805.646.7559 or email register@birthresource.org
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NATURAL CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION
Jaci Delahanty is a Bradley Method instructor, prenatal yoga instructor, massage therapist and birth doula. Her series prepares expectant families to achieve the safest and most rewarding birth experience possible.
Where: Ventura Birth and Bodyworks, 4243 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003
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WEDNESDAYS
Call Jaci for dates
805-407-1202
7.00pm to 9.00pm
Facilitated by Jaci Delahanty, LMT, AAHCC, CD (DONA)
Fee: $175.00 per series. Includes materials.
Pre registration required. Sliding Scale available.
For more Information visit: Ventura Birth and Body Works
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INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING
“The more new parents feel cared for, the more able they are to care for their baby.”
The Nan Tolbert Nurturing Center provides both in-home and in-office psychotherapy and support for families who have children under the age of 5 years.
Please call Marsha McKeon, Ph.D. if you would like to explore the possibility of talking to one of our Ph.D. psychology interns about any concerns, fears, anxiety or depression you may be experiencing. This is a confidential therapeutic relationship.
We are devoted to supporting you and your family.
Call Dr. McKeon at 656-6644
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Call Dr. Mckeon at 805-656-6644 to schedule
Donation Based: $35 - $75 (sliding scale)
For more information call Dr. McKeon at 805-656-6644 or e-mail us at info@birthresource.org
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PRENATAL BREASTFEEDING CLASS FOR EXPECTANT PARENTS:
Off to a Good Start
Learn how to get breastfeeding off to a good start! This class will help you reach your breastfeeding (and pumping) goals, to overcome early challenges and to enjoy a beautiful nursing relationship with your baby.
Where: Mothers Guild, 4243 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA 93003
Note: Come to Mothers Guild early and
join Janice, VC's Cloth Diaper
Circle Leader, to learn the basics of
modern cloth diapers!
Held at Mothers Guild, 4243 Telegraph Rd, Ventura 93003 5:30 - 6:30 pm, before Pre-natal Breastfeeding Class
No need to RSVP, Free, Drop-In.
Questions? email janice@mommawords.com
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MONDAY
FUTURE DATES TBD
7.00PM to 9.45PM
Instructor: Renee Mandala and Tara Stivers
Fee: $45 per couple*/$40 per person.
Sliding Scale available.
To register call Tara Stivers at 805.504.3920 or email register@birthresource.org
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Program Registration
Get registered today and enjoy the beautiful programs created for you and your little ones!
CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION
NTNC Scholarship Form
For more information call:
(805) 646-7559
A Note from a NTNC Family...
The Nan Tolbert Nurturing Center was truly a god-send during that first year
of parenthood for Lynn and myself.
Our daughter Mabel came into the world in May 2008 and despite reading all
the "right" books, and having "mastered" the art of being an aunt and uncle,
we needed help and support -- big time. We'd heard about the center from
our midwife, Mary Jackson, and our doula, Renee Mandala. We found the
schedule and arrived early that Friday for Mabel's first class. I don't
remember the exact title of that weekly gathering, but early on it seemed to
me it should have been called "shut up and watch babies". Lead by the amazingly graceful and generous Carol, we parents sat in a circle while our
newborn Mabel lay on her back and did baby stuff. When she first rolled
over, we smiled with pride, and felt the support of the parents around us.
When she was in a crying mood we learned that crying was all part of it, and
we didn't have to rush in to soothe her every single time she had something
to say. We also learned to include her in our parenting dialogue, whether
it was needing her cooperation as we changed her, or simply letting her know
we'd be leaving the room to get a fresh bottle or diaper. Later, when she
was crawling with the other babies, and getting into "very" anxiety
provoking interactions like taking another baby's book, we learned to let
Mabel work it out on her own. Carol kept everyone in the room safe. Even
the parents.
Feeling supported, having someone, somewhere to go to for answers, listening
and talking with other parents who were in the same trenches of new
parenthood, was the hallmark of our Nan Tolbert Center experience. We
ALWAYS had questions for Carol and Renee about sleeping, breast-feeding, and
eating every single week. We never felt judged, even when we felt like
sleep-deprived monsters. Showing up those Fridays during that first year
opened our minds and hearts to the greater community of parenting, during a
time when isolation was our enemy.
Mabel is now three, and we have another daughter, Lucy, who is 14 months.
Lynn and I still carry the teachings we received at the Nan Tolbert Center
and I can say without a doubt that we are much better parents, and human
beings because of our experiences in that room.
It brings us great joy to be able to continue to support the center so that
other parents may receive the love and support they so richly deserve during
the critically important time of a child's early life!
In gratitude,
Owen and Lynn Renfroe
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