Behind The Joy: Honoring Mother's Postpartum Mental Health
Schedule
Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 01:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
New Rochelle Public Library | New Rochelle, NY
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Honoring Mothers: Birth Support, Nourishment & Postpartum Mental Healthđź“Ť New Rochelle Public Library
đź“… Sunday, May 31, 2026
🕜 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Join us for a powerful afternoon dedicated to maternal mental health, healing, and community connection.
The event begins with a live Havening Technique® demonstration, offering tools for emotional regulation and trauma relief. We will then screen Behind the Joy, a 23-time award-winning film directed by Jamal Smart that explores postpartum depression within the Black community and the silent struggles many families face.
Following the film, stay for a brief Director Q&A and the Postpartum Diaries Live Panel — a meaningful conversation bridging clinical expertise, community advocacy, and lived experience.
Moderator
Natasha Hylton, RN, WCC, ICP – Founder of She Thrives Here and maternal health advocate.
Panelists
LaToya Southwell – DONA Certified Doula & Lactation Counselor
Nubia Earth Martin, CPM – Certified Professional Midwife & Founder of Birth from The Earth Inc.
Alizely Lopez – Community advocate & mother sharing lived postpartum experience
Together, the panel will explore:
Recognizing early signs of postpartum mood disorders
How families can access care and referral pathways
Community-based support systems
Real stories of resilience and recovery
Community resource tables featuring maternal and mental health organizations will be available.
Whether you are a parent, healthcare provider, student, or community member, this event is designed to educate, empower, and connect.
Let’s honor mother's — together.
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Where is it happening?
New Rochelle Public Library, 1 Library Plz, New Rochelle, NY 10801-6346, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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