Workshops

Becoming a Parent: Making Sense of Emotions, Identify, and Relationship Changes

Reserve your spot today — and be part of a gentler, more informed approach to parenting support.

There is a lot of information about the “practical” side of parenting, whether it’s feeding, sleeping – or lack of it. New parents are often much less informed about the emotional challenges of the parenting journey, even after the arrival of their second child

In this workshop, I discuss the many changes that parenthood brings, and how to make sense of them by exploring topics such as identity shift, family and partner relationships, attachment, mental health, and societal expectations. This workshop is suited for any professional working with future or new parents, or who has an interest in perinatal mental health and wellbeing.

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Navigating Relationship Dynamics
Explore how partnerships, family roles, and support systems evolve in early parenthood.
Mental Health in the Perinatal Period
Recognize the emotional vulnerabilities and mental health risks new parents may face — and how to support them.
Attachment and Connection
Learn the foundational importance of emotional attunement in parent-child bonding and early development.

Court-Ordered Parenting Assessments (S.30)

Parents face numerous difficult decisions when they decide to separate. Sometimes, when parents are unable to come to a decision about child-related issues such as parenting time and decision-making, or when there are concerns about parenting capacity, a mental health professional is asked by the family court to provide recommendations on the matter.

A parenting assessment (or Section 30) is a comprehensive, in-depth evaluation of the children’s needs, the parents’ ability and functioning, and the various relationships and dynamics within a family.

My role as an evaluator is to gather information and make recommendations in the best interests of the child(ren). I provide recommendations to the court on parental decision-making (custody) and parenting time (visitation) that are in the best interests of the child(ren). I also answer specific questions posed by the court. The S.30 evaluation is a process, which does not guarantee an outcome for either party.

You can consult this document or contact me for further information about fees and availability.

“Dr. Pishva was an engaging speaker. She was clearly an expert and I appreciated her comments connecting content to research studies."

“I appreciated how prepared Dr. Rana was and how excited she was for the material. It's clear she has conceptualized this integrative approach a lot!"

“I appreciated that many practical skills/worksheets were included in the workshop. (tangible ideas we can bring into therapeutic sessions)"

“I appreciate the work Rana has put into this training, both theoretically and concretely. The workbook (and power point) is beautiful and handy. I look forward to referring to it and think I am more likely to than a typical power point handout."

Join us in reshaping how we support new parents

If you work with families or are passionate about perinatal wellbeing, this workshop will give you the insights to hold space for the emotional complexity of early parenthood — not just the milestones.

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Becoming a Parent: Making Sense of Emotions, Identify, and Relationship Changes

Reserve your spot today — and be part of a gentler, more informed approach to parenting support.

Court-Ordered Parenting Assessments (S.30)

Join us in reshaping how we support new parents

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