Promoting the Well Being of Families
The Community Connection Baby Shower is a resource fair to celebrate expecting and new families. Come and meet local providers, learn skills to strengthen your emotional well-being, develop social connections and tap into educational experiences that will help you along your journey into parenthood.
WHO: Expecting parents, caregivers and new families
WHEN: May 21st, 2022 • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Vern Burton Center • 308 E 4th St. Port Angeles
QUESTIONS? First Step (360) 457-8355
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–• Event Schedule •–
Main Room
New Family Wellness Resource Fair • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Local organizations provide activities, information, support, educational opportunities, resources & free gifts!
Mother’s Tea • 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Moms and moms-to-be are invited to enjoy refreshments while local therapist Autumn Piontek-Walsh, MA, shares valuable tips for family communication strategies, hosted by Olympic Medical Center’s New Family Services.
Q&A with OB Providers • 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Come chat about anything from pregnancy to pediatric care with providers from North Olympic Healthcare Network.
Side Room 1
Incredible Years Workshop • 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Come learn some simple and effective parenting tips from NOHN psychologist Dr. Kristine Johnson.
Conscious Fathering Teaser • 12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Changing fatherhood one Dad at a time with Jessup Coffin.
Breathwork • 1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Hosted by Mariposa House.
Side Room 2
Your Postpartum Pelvic Floor • 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Learn helpful techniques to strengthen pelvic support muscles postpartum, presented by OMP Physical Therapists Lisu Hu and Nora Heaton, and OMP Obstetrician Dr.Sheena Plamoottil.
Wellness and Self-Care • 12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Presented by NOHN Mental Health Counselor Caitlin Sundin.
Play for the Health of It • 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Fostering healthy movement in a fun game-style workshop, hosted by OMP Children’s Clinic Nurse Coordinator Katie Lee and OMP Physician Assistant Amy Miller.
Parking Lot
Car Seat Check
Meet with Certified Car Seat Technicians for a FREE car seat check in your vehicle!
Thank You to Our Event Partners!
This event is hosted by the Perinatal Mental Health Task Force.
