PPNE 2nd: PPNE Certificate Program

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Revolutionize current birth models with our paradigm-shifting course, offering a transformative journey towards becoming a Prenatal and Perinatal Educator (PPNE).

Gain the tools to shift the way we understand and support birth, equipped with knowledge of implicit memory and the science of nurture. As a PPNE or PPNE-informed Practitioner, you'll learn to navigate birth imprints and their impact on development, empowering parents and babies to integrate these experiences positively. Ideal for professionals supporting fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and individuals seeking to re-pattern their earliest life experiences. Join us and be the change.

Included in the Course Package:

  • 12 MODULES founded upon the 12 Guiding Principles of Birth Psychology developed by Dr. Wendy Anne McCarty and Dr. Marti Glenn
  • Over 180 Contact Hours
  • Personal Mentorship from professionals practicing the principles of birth psychology
  • Somatic Practices for Autonomic Nervous System Regulation
  • Self-Reflective Exercises to Practice Embodiment Skills
  • Digital Library to Access Required Reading Assignments
  • Monthly Facilitated Meet-up Groups
  • Year Long Enrollment into APPPAH's Premier Membership Program
  • Student Discounts to APPPAH courses and programs
  • Cutting-edge science in the frontier of Consciousness
  • Wisdom from multicultural perspectives
  • Voices from women across the globe

The curriculum is designed to teach dedicated health professionals, psychologists, birth workers, body workers, educators, doctors, and parents evidence-based practices, philosophies, and therapies that nurture Human Potential and optimize the healthiest trajectory for developing babies. This Educator Certificate Course addresses the current maternal-infant health care crisis, which is intimately intertwined with the rise of technocratic practices and obstetrical intervention in the birth setting, racial inequalities, intergenerational and generational trauma, and the lack of recognition of basic human rights of the (un)born, mother, and families.

Module Listed in Chronological Order of Release:

The Course Modules are in the making and being released in a timely manner to pace a student's progress over the course of one year. Extensions are available. Modules vary from 18-25 contact hours

Module 1: Foundations of Pre and Perinatal Psychology-- Available Now!

Module 2: Histories & Theories of Pre and Perinatal Psychology--Available Now!

Module 3: Neuroscience & Epigenetics--Available Now!

Module 4: Consciousness & Cellular Memory--Available Now!

Module 5: Parenting Styles--Available Now!

Module 6: Psycho-Emotional Developmental Stages of Humans--Release in June

Module 7: Communication through Cultural Impacts--Release in July

Module 8: Prenatal Bonding & Attachment--Release in August

Module 9: Special Situations: ART, Surrogacy, Adoption--Release in September

Module 10: Resolving & Healing--Release in October

Module 11:Underlying Patterns of Birth--Release in November

Module 12: Professional Support & Ethics--Release in December



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APPPAH
APPPAH

The Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH) is a global leader in advancing the field of prenatal and perinatal psychology. Founded with a mission to educate, inspire, and support professionals and families, we explore the profound impact of early experiences—from conception through early childhood—on lifelong development. Through a blend of cutting-edge research, holistic insights, and educational programs, including the renowned Prenatal and Perinatal Educator (PPNE) Certificate, APPPAH bridges science and wisdom to nurture healthy beginnings and create a more conscious, connected world.


Visit us at: https://birthpsychology.com to learn more.


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Courses Included with Purchase



PPNE 2nd Module 1: Foundations of Pre and Perinatal Psychology
APPPAH
$250
PPNE 2nd Module 4: Consciousness and Cellular Memory
APPPAH
$250
PPNE 2nd: Module 2: History and Theories of Prenatal & Perinatal Psychology
APPPAH
$250
PPNE 2nd: Module 3: Neuroscience & Epigenetics
APPPAH
$250
PPNE 2nd: Module 5: Parenting Styles
APPPAH
$250
PPNE 2nd: Module 6: Psycho-Emotional Developmental Stages of Humans
APPPAH
$250
PPNE 2nd: Module 7: Communication through Cultural Impacts
APPPAH
$250
PPNE 2nd: Module 8: Prenatal Bonding & Attachment
APPPAH
$250
PPNE 2nd: Module 9: Special Situations: ART, Surrogacy, Adoption
APPPAH
$183.33
PPNE 2nd: Module 10: Resolving & Healing
APPPAH
$183.33
PPNE 2nd: Module 11: Underlying Patterns
APPPAH
$183.33
PPNE 2nd: Module 12: Professional Support & Ethics
APPPAH
$183.33

Original Price: $2,733.32


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
12 months. Extensions are available for purchase if more time is needed. When you complete the course you have lifetime access to the material.
Am I Graded?
As part of our PPNE certification course APPPAH does grade each of your completed modules. You will be prompted to answer a quiz, which you may retake as needed, and to submit an integrative project for each module. Integrative projects include the following options- essay, art, movement, creative writing, slideshow presentation and case study.
Will I connect with other students?
We provide a few opportunities to connect with other students. Getting to know your peers is optional and not required to complete your certificate. 1) Join the private Facebook Group (Link provided once you join the course). 2) Participate in APPPAH Live! Exploring Birth Psychology, our weekly webinar series and APPPAH Connect monthly member networking calls. More information 3) Participate in the monthly student support calls.
Who is this class for?
Our participants are diverse! Many kinds of professionals come to APPPAH. This online program is for: Childbirth Educators Change Agents Craniosacral Therapists Doulas Early Intervention Professionals Midwives Music Therapists Neonatal professsionals Nurses Obstetrians Parent Educators Pediatric Professionals Postpartum professionals Psychology students Psychotherapists Researchers Social Workers Somatic/ Body therapists of all kinds And MORE (as we're still discovering!)

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