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LOS ANGELES ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD

WHOLE CHILD SERVICE NETWORK (WCSN)

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WORKSHOP/PRESENTATION TITLE

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"Art with the land" Watercolor/Collage workshop" Mary Wright ART & CRAFTS
A Balanced Child is Just a Color Away! How to Positively Affect your Child with Color Energy" Constance Whitelaw HOME ENVIRONMENT
A Chiropractic Approach to ADD & Hyperactivity Dr. Michael Blum CHIROPRACTIC CARE
A Natural Approach to Childhood Illnesses Wiep de Vries HOME HEALTH CARE
A Parent-Child Art Experience Fegie Barkan ARTS & CRAFTS
A Perspective on Children's Motoric Development Dr. Jeanne Lisella CHIROPRACTIC CARE
A Tour of Eco-Home Julia Russell SUSTAINABLE LIVING
AD/HD Parenting Workshop Vera Eck FAMILY SUPPORT
Address Your Stress Lisa Malik ENERGY WORK/HANDS ON HEALING
Allergy Symptoms on the Rise - A Natural Approach to Overcoming Allergies in Childhood. Dr. Hans Gruenn MEDICAL DOCTOR
Amazing Grains Kristen Pangrazio NUTRITION COUNSELING/COOKING CLASSES
An Artistic Approach to Healing Joel Mueller NURTURING ART
An Introduction to English Flower Remedies in the Tradition of Dr. Edward Bach. Annie Dupuis HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE
Aromatherapy and an Aromatic Lifestyle Roxana Villa AROMATHERAPY
Aromatherapy for Children Roxana Villa AROMATHERAPY
Basic Macrobiotic Cooking Kristen Pangrazio NUTRITION COUNSELING/COOKING CLASSES
Behavior as Communication Marlene Suliteanu OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Being There for Two or More Erica Orosco-Cruz COUNSELING
Benefits of Doula Support in the Childbearing Year. Ellie Shea DOULA
Benefits of Home Schooling Michelle Barone COUNSELING
Birth to Seven: Laying the Foundation for your Child’s Lifelong Success. Dr. Marcy Axness PARENTING
Bonding Children with Nature - Simple Suggestions Barbara Baron NATURE EXPLORATION
Caring for the Young Child Elizabeth Shahbazi PARENTING
Childhood Illnesses as Processes for Positive Change Dr. Daniel Brousseau OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE/ANTRHOPOSOPHICAL MEDICINE
Children's Yoga Kelly Wood YOGA
Choices in Childbirth Kathy Killebrew PREGNANCY & BIRTH/PARENTING
Color Energy: the Fun Way to Support your Child! Constance Whitelaw HOME ENVIRONMENT
Come back later P. Vernon Erwin HOLISTIC DENTISTRY
Coming later Holly Miller FAMILY SUPPORT
Conscious Conception & Birth Options Workshop Anna Verwaal PREGNANCY & BIRTH, DOULA
Conscious Pregnancy and Conscious Birth Choices Marie-Paul Baxiu PREGNANCY & BIRTH
Consumer Advocacy during Childbirth- Parent Rights and Choices. Ellie Shea DOULA
Crafts and Activities in Nature Baboo Kyra Zandberg NATURE EXPLORATION
Creating a Healthy Life Style Jeff Sherman HERBAL MEDICINE
Creating a Spiritual Home Environment Patricia L. van Buskirk PARENTING
Creating Super Immunity in Children Dr. Jeffrey Ptak CHIROPRACTIC CARE
Daddy Doula Class Octavia Lindlahr PREGNANCY & BIRTH
Discipine with Respect Erica Orosco PARENTING
Doll Making Workshop for Moms Elizabeth Shahbazi PARENTING
Early Childhood Development - from 3 to 7 years Rosalie Bate WALDORF EDUCATION
Education of the Senses through Art Joel Mueller NURTURING ART
Eliminating Obesity Jeff Sherman HERBAL MEDICINE
Empowering Parents Through the Gift of Knowledge Kathy Arnos HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE
"Eurythmy as a Source of Rejuvenation - A workshop for parents" Truus Geraets EURYTHMY
Farmer's Market Tours Michele Grant NUTRITION COUNSELING/COOKING CLASSES
Feng Shui for a Harmonious Family Life Kartar Diamond HOME ENVIRONMENT
Fostering Musical Growth at Home Rebecca Straayer MUSIC EDUCATION
Fostering the Relationship with your Child. Michelle Barone COUNSELING
Giving Children the Experience of Color Ko Chen Hawkes ART & CRAFTS
Going Organic with Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Wiep de Vries HOME HEALTH CARE
Growing towards Sustainability Allan Haskel SUSTAINABLE LIVING
Healing Properties of Crystals and Stones Octavia Lindlahr PREGNANCY & BIRTH
Healthy Snacks for Children Michele Grant NUTRITION COUNSELING/COOKING CLASSES
Homeopathy for Pregnancy, Childbirth and Post-Partum Period Dr. Lauren S. Feder MEDICAL DOCTOR/HOMEOPATY
Honoring your Child's Personality Type and Temperament Michelle Barone COUNSELING
How Detoxification can Benefit Children with Chronic Illness. Dr. Hans Gruenn MEDICAL DOCTOR
How Homeopathy can Enhance your Children's Health Marsha Neiswander WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE
How Kids Really Learn: The Scientific Basis for Rethinking How we Teach our Children. Dr. Marcy Axness PARENTING
How to Achieve Optimum Health for your Child. Dr. Keyvan Eghbali CHIROPRACTIC CARE
How to Create a Holistic Child’s Room Constance Whitelaw HOME ENVIRONMENT
How to Form and Run Play Groups Elizabeth Shahbazi PARENTING
How to Grow an Herbal Garden Baboo Kyra Zandberg NATURE EXPLORATION
How to Have a Birth that Honors You & Your Child's Worth Sheva Carr HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE
How to Set up a Waldorf Inspired Home-based Pre-school Rosario Wright WALDORF EDUCATION
How to Support your Child's Immune System Wiep de Vries HOME HEALTH CARE
How To Talk So That Kids Will Listen and How To Listen So That Kids Will Talk Vera Eck FAMILY SUPPORT
How we can Nurture the Senses of the Young Child Rosario Wright WALDORF EDUCATION
"Hypnosis for Childbirth, Prenatal and Postnatal Bonding and Attachment" Marie-Paul Baxiu PREGNANCY & BIRTH
Infertility Awareness and Counseling - A Holistic Approach Anna Verwaal PREGNANCY & BIRTH, DOULA
Introduction to Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Roxana Villa AROMATHERAPY
Introduction to Waldorf Education - a Visit to the City School in Van Nuys Rosario Wright WALDORF EDUCATION
Introductory HANDLE Course (2-day Program) Marlene Suliteanu OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Knitting Classes Elizabeth Seward ART & CRAFTS
Labor Support, Bonding and Attachment Marie-Paul Baxiu PREGNANCY & BIRTH
Life before Birth: The Shaping Nature of Prenatal Experiences Dr. Marcy Axness PARENTING
Listening to Our Bodies: A Pathway for Knowing Dr. Janice Kalec CHIROPRACTIC CARE
Little Hands Are Healing - Reiki For Children Tiffany Craft HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE
Marriage After Motherhood Andria Glasser Das COUNSELING
Massage for MOMS Caitlin Meg Philips MASSAGE THERAPY
Medical Concerns and Legal Aspects in Regard to Vaccinations Dr. Jeanne Lisella CHIROPRACTIC CARE
Meeting your Toddler's Needs Erica Orosco-Cruz COUNSELING
Natural Birth after a Caesarian Section Anna Verwaal PREGNANCY & BIRTH, DOULA
Natural Vision Improvement Workshop Deborah Banker HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE
Neurodevelopment and its Relationship to Environmental and Social Influence. Marlene Suliteanu OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Non Drug Ways to Help your Child. Dr. Cathie Lippman HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE
Nurturing Children through Home-Schooling Claudia Udy DOULA
One Day Childbirth Class Intensive Tonya Brooks MIDWIFERY/PREGNANCY & BIRTH/NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING
Order out of Chaos - Get Organized Caitlin Meg Philips MASSAGE THERAPY
Osteopathic Treatment in Otitis Media Dr. Jorge Moreno OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Parenting from the Inside Out Susan Baxter PARENTING
Parenting the Sensitive Child Terry Binkovitz FAMILY SUPPORT
Plant Identification Hikes Baboo Kyra Zandberg NATURE EXPLORATION
Planting Trees with North-East Trees Allan Haskel SUSTAINABLE LIVING
Please come back later Mary Hartzell PARENTING
Please come back later Dr. Jeff Benton CHIROPRACTIC CARE
Practical Home Healthcare Workshop Wiep de Vries HOME HEALTH CARE
Prenatal Parenting Program Ellie Shea DOULA
Prenatal Yoga Kelly Wood YOGA
Quantum Parenting: Shaping your Child’s Success from Before Conception. Dr. Marcy Axness PARENTING
Quick Vegan Meals for Families Kristen Pangrazio NUTRITION COUNSELING/COOKING CLASSES
Raising a Healthy Child Jeff Sherman HERBAL MEDICINE
Re-Claiming your Gift: Characterological Transformations. Laura Fine HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE
Recognizing Abuse and Healing from Abuse Janet Bernson EMPOWERMENT/THEATER
Recreating Space - a Different View of Discipline and Behavior Susan Baxter PARENTING
Resonating into Expression – A Parent/Child Journey into Self- Empowerment Tiffany Craft HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE
Rhythm, Ritual and Routines Rosalie Bate WALDORF EDUCATION
RIE-Pickler Parent - Infant Awareness Video/Discussion Hari Grebler RIE PICKLER/PARENTING
Self-Expression for Children - with Art, Journaling, Sound, and Movement Barbara Baron NATURE EXPLORATION
Sensational Seaweeds Kristen Pangrazio NUTRITION COUNSELING/COOKING CLASSES
Seven Common Parenting Assumptions: A Scientific Basis for Re-Thinking How we Raise our Children. Dr. Marcy Axness PARENTING
Speaking with Children - Nonviolent Communication Joel Mueller NURTURING ART
Strategies for effective discipline. Patricia L. van Buskirk PARENTING
Supporting the Speakers of the LAAC Ann Barczay Sloan MEDIA LITERACY
Teenology Dr. Kristine Diener Clinical Psychologist
The Arts as a Tool for Health Janet Bernson EMPOWERMENT/THEATER
The Chosen Family: Optimizing the Adoption Experience Dr. Marcy Axness PARENTING
The Effects of Vaccines and Antibiotics on the Immune-System Dr. Jeanette S. Ryan CHIROPRACTIC CARE
The First 7 Year Cycles Rosalie Bate WALDORF EDUCATION
The Health Benefits of the Body Ecology Diet Miranda Barrett NUTRITION COUNSELING/COOKING CLASSES
The Hidden Meaning of Fairy Tales Dr. Lauren S. Feder MEDICAL DOCTOR/HOMEOPATY
The Impact of Children's Walkers on Children's Neurological Development Dr. Jeanne Lisella CHIROPRACTIC CARE
The Impact of the Media on the Family Patricia L. van Buskirk PARENTING
The Importance of a Parental Musical Model Rebecca Straayer MUSIC EDUCATION
The Importance of Play Rosalie Bate WALDORF EDUCATION
The Spine Care Class Dr. Kathleen M. Campbell CHIROPRACTIC CARE
The Wool Felting Workshop Devana Came-Roolvink ART & CRAFTS
Three week Childbirth Preparation Series. Cordelia Satterfield Hanna MIDWIFERY/PREGNANCY & BIRTH
Traditional Oriental Medicine for Pregnancy Dr. Marsha Ann Connor ACUPUNCTURE
Turn Stress into a Stepping Stone to Success Sheva Carr HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE
"Understanding the Rise in Cesarean Births and Ways to Prevent Unnecessary Cesareans." Ellie Shea DOULA
Unmasking, Listening to the Body & More Janet Bernson EMPOWERMENT/THEATER
Vaccine Safety Dr. Christine Anderson CHIROPRACTIC CARE
Vaccine Safety Workshop Dr. Lauren S. Feder MEDICAL DOCTOR/HOMEOPATY
Welcome, Baby Tania Spalt PREGNANCY & BIRTH
What is a Doula and Why do I need One. Tracy Hartley DOULA
What to do for Kids struggling with Asthma and Allergies Dr. Jeffrey Ptak CHIROPRACTIC CARE
What you Should Know About Circumcision? Danielle Gladding PREGNANCY & BIRTH
Wholesome Vegan Deserts Kristen Pangrazio NUTRITION COUNSELING/COOKING CLASSES
"Why Create a Holistic Child's Room? Their “Outside” Does Affect Their “Inside”" Constance Whitelaw HOME ENVIRONMENT
Wired for Winning - A Systemic Empowerment Program for Teen Girls Dr. Kristine Diener Clinical Psychologist
Womb Wisdom Anna Verwaal PREGNANCY & BIRTH, DOULA
Working with your Child's Temperament Patricia L. van Buskirk PARENTING
Writing an Effective Birth Plan Tracy Hartley DOULA
Young Children and Struggle Erica Orosco-Cruz COUNSELING
Your Child's Limitations & Stagnations Can Be Unravelled & Healed When the Birth Story is Revealed Sheva Carr HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE