4th Trimester Conference
We believe comprehensive, equitable postpartum support will only occur when we move beyond fragmented interventions and toward a collaborative approach.
2023 Conference
Connecting the Village
The theme of our in-person conference this year is Connecting the Village, and we have something for everyone. Whether you want to learn, to connect, to relax or to heal, you’ll find sessions and workshops to love.
This year’s 4th Trimester Arizona Conference is a continuation of the multiple community events we host online each month and brings us together virtually to connect and heal as a collective. All are welcome!
Conference Topics.
Whether you want to learn, to connect, to relax or to heal, you’ll find sessions and workshops to love with 10+ workshops encompass topics. Some include Managing Mom Rage, Supports and Resources, Intimacy and Sensual Pleasure, Finding your Purpose, Meditation and Sound Healing Conference, Maternal Mental Health, Nurturing Creativity in the Midst of the Mess, Holistic Healing, Finding Your Parenting Village and more.
This year’s Speakers.
Lisa Ciolli
First Things First (FTF) Community Engagement Coordinator for the East Maricopa Region
Courtney Williams
Co-founder and CEO of Emagine Solutions Technology
Paul Bucky
Founder/Executive Director of the International Foundation of Bio-Magnetics
Dr. Leigh Lewis
Credentialed NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner, Fellow of Oriental Reproductive Medicine at ABORM
Lakisa Muhammad
Executive Director of The Phoenix Birth Foundation
Jessika Kaffer
Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist located in the Phoenix area
Erica Glaze
Educator & Public Health Consultant
Dr. Alice Pickering
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Diane Palacios
Owner and Psychotherapist at Palacios Crew Counseling LLC
Dena Tibsherany
Licensed Master Level Social Worker certified in Perinatal Mental Health, Founder of One World Empowered LLC
Monet
Co-Founded the Annual Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Family Planning Nurse Summit, Mental Health First Aid Certified
Nereyda Martinez
Neil Tift
Jill Heath
Dr. Jennie Beaver
Michelle Lacy
Maria Del Carmen Parra Cano
Jennifer Johnson
Eileen R. Caito
Postpartum Certified Doula
Lisa Ciolli
First Things First (FTF) Community Engagement Coordinator for the East Maricopa Region
Courtney Williams
Co-founder and CEO of Emagine Solutions Technology
Paul Bucky
Founder/Executive Director of the International Foundation of Bio-Magnetics
Dr. Leigh Lewis
Credentialed NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner, Fellow of Oriental Reproductive Medicine at ABORM
Lakisa Muhammad
Executive Director of The Phoenix Birth Foundation
Dr. Jessika Kaffer
Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist located in the Phoenix area
Erica Glaze
Educator & Public Health Consultant
Dr. Alice Pickering
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Diane Palacios
Owner and Psychotherapist at Palacios Crew Counseling LLC
Dena Tibsherany
Licensed Master Level Social Worker certified in Perinatal Mental Health, Founder of One World Empowered LLC
Monet
Co-Founded the Annual Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Family Planning Nurse Summit, Mental Health First Aid Certified
Nereyda Martinez
Neil Tift
Jill Heath
Dr. Jennie Beaver
Michelle Lacy
Maria Del Carmen Parra Cano
Jennifer Johnson
Eileen R. Caito
Postpartum Certified Doula
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Event Schedule
Saturday, March 25th
TIME
SESSION
9:00AM
9:05AM
Honoring of Native Land with Dr. Jennie Bever
Welcome Blessing with Jennifer Johnson
9:15 – 9:45AM
Opening with Dr. Jennie Bever and Jarrad Bittner
9:45 – 9:55 AM
BREAK
9:55-10:45AM
Atrium Classroom
Healing Foods in Pregnancy and the Postpartum
HUB
Motherhood Storytelling with Nereyda Martinez
HUB Classroom
Finding Your Parenting Village with 4th Trimester Arizona Leads Dena Tibsheraney, Jennifer Hoeprich, Amanda Singer, Iynita Baker, Eileen Caito and Racquelle Adkisson
10:45-10:55 AM
BREAK
10:55-11:45AM
Atrium Classroom
Human Milk, Formula or Both? A conversation about infant feeding and parental autonomy with Erica Glaze
HUB
Coparenting Strategies with Neil Tift
HUB Classroom
Mothers Supporting Daughters: Postpartum Care through the Generations
11:45 – 1PM
LUNCH
1:00 – 1:50
Atrium Classroom
Perinatal Mental Health with Diane Palacios
HUB
The Fabric of Family—Cultivating Memories, Traditions, and Keepsakes with Lakisa Muhammad
HUB Classroom
Intentional Postpartum Prep with Dena Tibsheraney
The Fabric of Family—Cultivating Memories, Traditions, and Keepsakes with Lakisa Muhammad
Intentional Postpartum Prep with Dena Tibsheraney
1:50-2:00PM
BREAK
2:00-2:50PM
Atrium Classroom
I Was Robbed: Trauma during labor and delivery and its impact on the fourth trimester with Dr. Jessica Kaffer
HUB
Sexual Health in the Postpartum and Beyond with Dr. Leigh Lewis and Jill Heath, PT
HUB Classroom
Resources and Supports in Pregnancy Postpartum and Beyond with Lisa Ciccoli
ArtVille
Healing Yourself and Your Family with Touch with Paul Bucky
2:50-3:00PM
BREAK
3:00 – 3:50
Atrium Classroom
Relationships After Baby with Khara Fuentes
HUB
Improving your Pregnancy and Postpartum Health with Technology with Courtney Williams
ArtVille
A Grateful Heart: Yoga Nidra Guided Meditation and Sound Bath with Monet
3:50-4:00
BREAK
4th Trimester Ceremony and Closing with Dr. Jennie Bever
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