Understanding Postpartum Depression

This is a lecture on the original theories of D.W.Winnicott.

  • "Primary Maternal Preoccupation"

  • "Good enough parenting"

  • The common elements of PPD

  • Understanding your depression

  • Rediscovering your maternal will-power

  • Sharing your ego/boundaries redefined

This lecture will provide a complete overview of all the leading theories on the history of PPD. Parents will realize that they are not alone in their struggles. Parents will be provided with web links to support groups and a great reading list. The best thing for feeling sad is to learn something new.

Teacher's Bio: Philip Ingenito is the Founder/CEO of the Parenting Institute. He is a Rankian psychotherapist with 40 years of clinical experience. For his Master's Degree he was mentored by Dr.Wayne Dyer who gained PBS fame for his lectures. Philip was supervised by Drs. Ernest Angel (NPAP) and Esther Menaker,Ph.D ( NYU Post. Doc.). He was Executive Director of Family Center for Mental Health,Inc and the Queens County Mental Health Society. He is honored to be in nomination for a national board member of Ignite Mental Health program at Harvard University.
Style of Offering: Lecture via Zoom.
Max Attendance: open
Date and Time : TBA
Signup Deadline: One Week in Advance