The Parental Action Institute is created for individuals who are committed to confronting the stigma of mental illness and the mythology surrounding new parenthood. In a user-friendly and non-lecture style, PAI provides unique learning experiences for all professionals and community leaders working with expectant and new parents. This Institute is dedicated to the power of professionals and advocates who are willing to improve care during the transition to parenthood. Attendees will practice skills in an interactive and intimate setting – not in a typical classroom. Through innovative training methods over one and a half days, attendees will gain insights not taught in schools or professional conferences.
Mission Statement
The mission of Parental Action Institute (PAI) is to energize and revitalize professionals and parent advocates in order to support new families.
Our Vision
PAI’s vision is to motivate every community to create a support network for new families through grassroots action.
Workshops
In an intimate and comfortable home environment, you will learn all you need to support pregnant and postpartum parents. If you walked into the Institute with any discomfort about the topic, you’ll leave feeling at ease! You’ll enjoy discussions in a completely non-judgmental and open atmosphere. We’ll provide suggestions and have plenty of Q and A about how to approach new parents and what you want to avoid. What to ask, watch and listen for as you interact with them, the nuances you can recognize (not taught anywhere else) will be gleaned through presentation of various scenarios and role play. You will gain new insights and ideas about how to bring this new understanding into your lives and workplaces. Whatever you’d like to bring to your community or into your practice will be focused on in depth, and we’ll end the Institute with these exciting action steps.
One of the unique benefits to participants of our institute is getting together for this wonderful event in person. We encourage all who can to meet in Jane’s living room for this special weekend. Never before have we offered PAI virtually, but because of the times, we decided to make this an option. We look forward to welcoming you whether in person or virtually!
As a graduate of the Parental Action Institute, you’ll also be eligible to join our follow-up calls. We’ll announce when the calls will be at the end of our time together on Sunday.
Most PAI workshops will be held in Santa Barbara. However, individuals are encouraged to invite the Institute to be held in their own communities. Certain criteria apply. Please ask the faculty if you’re interested in this option.
