Past Events
Since 1995, Cynthia has presented over 100 times at in-person and online conferences, workshops, symposia, and other events in the US and internationally. She has been a plenary and keynote speaker many times. Her topics have included issues in the fields of psychology, parenting, perinatal mental health, lactation, lactational psychology, culture, equity/diversity/inclusion, and ethics.
2024
Beginning to Integrate Ego State Therapy with Other Modalities: A Sampling of CBT, SFBT, and EMDR. Cynthia's 30-minute interactive presentation during Ego State Foundations Course II with Wendy Lemke. Online. 24 April 2024.
Ego State Foundations Course II. Assistant Trainer for Wendy Lemke. Online. 10 6 March 2024 through 1 May 2024.
Ego State Foundations Course I. Assistant Trainer for Wendy Lemke. Online. 10 January 2024 to 21 February 2024.
2020
We’re Human, Too: Hidden Dynamics in Our Communication with Clients. GOLD Learning Communication Skills Lecture Pack 2020.
2019
The IBCLC as Expert Witness: Role, Strategies, and Resources. GOLD Lactation Online Conference. April 15, 2019.
The Woman Behind the Breasts: Understanding the Context of Infant Feeding Issues. Edwardsville Region Breastfeeding Task Force Annual Conference. Fairview Heights, IL, USA. March 7, 2019.
My Brain is Doing What? Bias and the Perinatal Care Provider. Edwardsville Region Breastfeeding Task Force Annual Conference. Fairview Heights, IL, USA. March 7, 2019.
Sunlight Deficiency, Vitamin D and Lactation: Helping Families Make Informed Decisions. Edwardsville Region Breastfeeding Task Force Annual Conference. Fairview Heights, IL, USA. March 7, 2019.
Brief Lactation Encounters: Effective Counseling Techniques When Time is Limited. Edwardsville Region Breastfeeding Task Force Annual Conference. Fairview Heights, IL, USA. March 7, 2019.
2018
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Tools for our Justice Toolbox. Justice Summit: Evolving for Justice. Edmonds, WA, USA. October 20, 2018. Co-presented with Kyana Wheeler.
My Brain is Doing What? Bias, Ethics, and the Perinatal Care Provider. Northwest Doula Conference. Seattle, WA, USA. October 5, 2018.
My Brain is Doing What? Bias, Ethics, and the Lactation Specialist. LATCH-AZ 2018. Phoenix, AZ, USA. August 2-3, 2018.
Loss, Grief, and Lactation Counseling. LATCH-AZ 2018. Phoenix, AZ, USA. August 2-3, 2018.
The Woman Behind the Breasts: Understanding the Context of Infant Feeding Issues. LATCH-AZ 2018. Phoenix, AZ, USA. August 2-3, 2018.
Brief Lactation Encounters: Effective Counseling Techniques When Time is Limited. LATCH-AZ 2018. Phoenix, AZ, USA. August 2-3, 2018.
My Brain is Doing What? Bias, Ethics, and the Lactation Specialist. 2018 International Lactation Consultant Association Conference. Portland, OR, USA. July 20, 2018.
Loss, Grief, and Breastfeeding Counseling. The BEST Connection Childbirth and Breastfeeding Annual Conference. Portland, Maine, USA. 11 May 2018.
Brief Lactation Encounters: Effective Counseling Techniques When Time is Limited. The BEST Connection Childbirth and Breastfeeding Annual Conference. Portland, Maine, USA. 11 May 2018.
The Rug Pulled Out from Underneath Me: Depression During Pregnancy and Lactation. The BEST Connection Childbirth and Breastfeeding Annual Conference. Portland, Maine, USA. 11 May 2018.
My Brain is Doing What? Bias, Ethics, and the Lactation Specialist. The BEST Connection Childbirth and Breastfeeding Annual Conference. Portland, Maine, USA. 11 May 2018.
Ethics, Culture, and Lactation: Essential Concepts and Principles for Lactation Specialists. Diversity, Culture and Infant Feeding. iLactation. Online: March - May 2018.
Providing Emotional Support to Parents of Babies with Special Challenges. ILCA Resource Module Event: Babies with Special Challenges. 22 January 2018.
2017
The Rug Pulled out from Underneath Me: Depression during Pregnancy and after Birth. Missoula Breastfeeding Conference: Perinatal Mental Health and Breastfeeding Support. Missoula, Montana, USA. October 17, 2017.
Heartbroken: Loss and Grief in the Perinatal Time Period. Missoula Breastfeeding Conference: Perinatal Mental Health and Breastfeeding Support. Missoula, Montana, USA. October 17, 2017.
The Woman behind the Breasts: The Context of Infant Feeding Issues. Missoula Breastfeeding Conference: Perinatal Mental Health and Breastfeeding Support. Missoula, Montana, USA. October 17, 2017.
Ethics, Culture, and Lactation: Essential Concepts and Principles for Lactation Specialists. iLactation Ethics Extravaganza 2017. 1 June 2017—30 June 2017.
Brief Breastfeeding Encounters: Effective Counseling Techniques When Time is Limited. Becoming BabyFriendly in Oklahoma: 5th Annual Summit. Oklahoma City, OK, USA. February 24, 2017.
My Brain is Doing What? Bias, Ethics, and the Lactation Specialist. Becoming Baby-Friendly in Oklahoma: 5th Annual Summit. Oklahoma City, OK, USA. February 24, 2017.
2016
My Brain is Doing What? Bias, Ethics, and the Lactation Specialist. LLL of Washington Breastfeeding Workshop. Renton, WA. November 19, 2016.
Cultural Competence or Cultural Humility? A Roadmap for Lactation Specialists. Beyond Best Practices: Creating a Supportive Environment for Breastfeeding Families. Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. October 25, 2016.
Heartbroken: Loss and Grief in the Perinatal Time Period. Beyond Best Practices: Creating a Supportive Environment for Breastfeeding Families. Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. October 25, 2016.
The Rug Pulled Out from Underneath Me: Depression During Pregnancy and After Birth. Beyond Best Practices: Creating a Supportive Environment for Breastfeeding Families. Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. October 25, 2016.
The Woman Behind the Breasts: Understanding the Context of Infant Feeding Issues. 2016 Pierce County’s Breastfeeding Olympic Conference. University Place, WA. September 13, 2016.
My Brain is Doing What? Bias, Ethics, and the Lactation Specialist. Plenary Presentation. 2016 International Lactation Consultant Association Conference. Chicago, IL, USA. July 22, 2016.
Cultural Competence or Cultural Humility? A Roadmap for Lactation Specialists. Concurrent Workshop. 2016 International Lactation Consultant Association Conference. Chicago, IL, USA. July 22, 2016.
Lactation Equity Action Committee Global Forum: Equitable Access to IBCLC Certification—Where Do We Go From Here? Co-presented with Carole Dobrich, Sherry Payne, Cheryl Benn, Rebecca Mannel, Decalie Brown, Millie Goins, Alice Farrow, Modia Batterjee, and Jennifer Welch. 2016 International Lactation Consultant Association Conference. Chicago, IL, USA. July 21, 2016.
The Rug Pulled Out from Underneath Me: Depression During Pregnancy and After Birth. Private Practice Add On Presentations. 2016 GOLD Lactation Online Conference. April 27, 2016.
Perinatal Mental Health Screening: A Primer for Lactation Specialists. 2016 GOLD Lactation Online Conference. April 27, 2016.
The Woman Behind the Breasts: Understanding the Context of Infant Feeding Issues. Douglas College Perinatal Program 21st Annual Breastfeeding Education Day. Coquitlam, BC, Canada. March 5, 2016.
The Rug Pulled Out from Underneath Me: Depression During Pregnancy and After Birth. Douglas College Perinatal Program 21st Annual Breastfeeding Education Day. Coquitlam, BC, Canada. March 5, 2016.
Ethics, Culture, and Breastfeeding: Essential Concepts and Principles for Perinatal Care Providers. Douglas College Perinatal Program 21st Annual Breastfeeding Education Day. Coquitlam, BC, Canada. March 5, 2016.
Brief Breastfeeding Encounters: Effective Counseling Techniques When Time is Limited. Douglas College Perinatal Program 21st Annual Breastfeeding Education Day. Coquitlam, BC, Canada. March 5, 2016.
My Brain is Doing What? Bias, Ethics, and the Lactation Specialist. 2016 GOLD Alumni Presentations. Online Conference. January 25, 2016.
2015
Unpacking the Invisible Diaper Bag of White Privilege: Deconstructing Racial Inequities in Breastfeeding Support. Sponsored by La Leche League of Chapel Hill and the Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute. Chapel Hill, NC, USA. November 16, 2015.
Heartbroken: Loss and Grief in the Perinatal Time Period. 2015 GOLD Perinatal Online Conference. October 13, 2015.
Ethics, Culture, and Breastfeeding: Essential Concepts and Principles for Perinatal Care Providers. La Leche League Canada’s 2015 Health Professional Seminars. One Size Does Not Fit All: Customizing Care for Breastfeeding Families. Halifax, Ottawa, and Toronto, Canada. September 21, 23, and 25, 2015.
Sunlight Deficiency, Vitamin D and the Breastfed Baby: Helping Families Make Informed Decisions. La Leche League Canada’s 2015 Health Professional Seminars. One Size Does Not Fit All: Customizing Care for Breastfeeding Families. Halifax, Ottawa, and Toronto, Canada. September 21, 23, and 25, 2015.
The Rug Pulled Out from Underneath Me: Depression During Pregnancy and After Birth. La Leche League Canada’s 2015 Health Professional Seminars. One Size Does Not Fit All: Customizing Care for Breastfeeding Families. Halifax, Ottawa, and Toronto, Canada. September 21, 23, and 25, 2015.
The Woman Behind the Breasts: Understanding the Context of Infant Feeding Issues. La Leche League Canada’s 2015 Health Professional Seminars. One Size Does Not Fit All: Customizing Care for Breastfeeding Families. Halifax, Ottawa, and Toronto, Canada. September 21, 23, and 25, 2015.
Cultural Competence or Cultural Humility? A Roadmap for Lactation Specialists. GOLD Learning. June 12, 2015. Loss, Grief, and Breastfeeding Counseling. Breastfeeding: Exploring Context to Customize Care. Ann Arbor, MI, USA. May 13, 2015.
The Woman Behind the Breasts: Understanding the Context of Infant Feeding Issues. Breastfeeding: Exploring Context to Customize Care. Ann Arbor, MI, USA. May 13, 2015.
It Wasn’t Supposed to Be Like This: Traumatic Birth, Traumatic Stress, and Breastfeeding. Breastfeeding: Exploring Context to Customize Care. Ann Arbor, MI, USA. May 13, 2015.
Ethics, Culture, and Breastfeeding: Essential Concepts and Principles for Perinatal Care Providers. Breastfeeding: Exploring Context to Customize Care. Ann Arbor, MI, USA. May 13, 2015.
Brief Breastfeeding Encounters: Effective Counseling Techniques When Time is Limited. 2015 GOLD Lactation Online Conference. April 27, 2015.
2014
The Rug Pulled Out from Underneath Me: Depression During Pregnancy and After Birth. 2014 NW Doula Conference. Renton, WA, USA. October 6, 2014.
Unpacking the Invisible Diaper Bag of White Privilege: Deconstructing Racial Inequities in Breastfeeding Support. Breastfeeding Help Beyond the Hospital Stay 2014. Seattle, WA, USA. September 30, 2014.
Ready, Set, Listen! Preparing to Hear the Missing Voices of the Lactation Consultant Profession. Pre-Summit Webinar for the 2014 Lactation Summit: Addressing Inequities within the Lactation Consultant Profession. July 12, 2014.
Ethics, Culture, and Breastfeeding: Essential Concepts and Principles for Lactation Specialists. Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association 2014 National Seminar. Detroit, MI, USA. May 14, 2014.
Unpacking the Invisible Diaper Bag of White Privilege: Deconstructing Racial Inequities in Breastfeeding Support. Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association 2014 National Seminar. Detroit, MI, USA. May 14, 2014.
It Wasn’t Supposed to be Like This: Traumatic Birth, Traumatic Stress, and Breastfeeding. 2014 GOLD Lactation Online Conference. April 21, 2014.
Unpacking the Invisible Diaper Bag of White Privilege: An Overview of Racial Inequities in Breastfeeding Support. 2014 GOLD Lactation Online Conference. April 22, 2014.
Postpartum Depression: The Most Common Complication of Childbirth. Wisconsin Association of Lactation Consultants 2014 Conference. Appleton, WI, USA. March 6-7, 2014.
Shades of Gray: Ethics, Culture, and Breastfeeding. Wisconsin Association of Lactation Consultants 2014 Conference. Appleton, WI, USA. March 6-7, 2014.
2013
Debriefing. Inequity in Breastfeeding Support Summit. Seattle, Washington, USA. June 22, 2013.
Unpacking the Invisible Diaper Bag of White Privilege: Deconstructing Racial Inequities in Breastfeeding Support. Inequity in Breastfeeding Support Summit. Seattle, Washington, USA. June 21, 2013.
Ethics, Culture, and Breastfeeding: Essential Concepts and Principles for Lactation Specialists. 2013 GOLD Lactation Online Conference. April 25, 2013.
2012
From Barriers to Bridges: Culture and Breastfeeding. Arizona Department of Human Services’ Breastfeeding Summit 2012, “The Woman Behind the Breasts.” Tucson/Phoenix/Flagstaff, Arizona, USA. September 10-12, 2012.
The Woman behind the Breasts: Understanding the Context of Infant Feeding Issues. Arizona Department of Human Services’ Breastfeeding Summit 2012, “The Woman Behind the Breasts.” Tucson/Phoenix/Flagstaff, Arizona, USA. September 10-12, 2012.
Shades of Gray: Ethics, Culture, and Breastfeeding. Arizona Department of Human Services’ Breastfeeding Summit 2012, “The Woman Behind the Breasts.” Tucson/Phoenix/Flagstaff, Arizona, USA. September 10-12, 2012.
Helping Mothers Create Breastfeeding Allies. Arizona Department of Human Services’ Breastfeeding Summit 2012, “The Woman Behind the Breasts.” Tucson/Phoenix/Flagstaff, Arizona, USA. September 10-12, 2012.
2006
Postpartum Depression: The Most Common Complication of Birth. La Leche League of Oregon’s Breastfeeding and Parenting Conference 2006, “Celebrating Support for Breastfeeding Families: La Leche League is 50.” Eugene, Oregon, USA. November 11, 2006.
Pioneer Mothering. La Leche League of Oregon’s Breastfeeding and Parenting Conference 2006, “Celebrating Support for Breastfeeding Families and Health Care Providers: La Leche League is 50.” Eugene, Oregon, USA. November 11, 2006.
The Hot Topic of Infant Feeding Rhetoric: Risks or Benefits? La Leche League of Oregon’s Breastfeeding and Parenting Conference 2006, “Celebrating Support for Breastfeeding Families: La Leche League is 50.” Eugene, Oregon, USA. November 12, 2006.
Pioneer Mothering. Mothering magazine Live Internet Chat. October 26, 2006
Coping with Congenital Disorders and Chronic Health Issues in Children. Mothering magazine Live Internet Chat. September 28, 2006.
Recovering from a Difficult or Traumatic birth. Mothering magazine Live Internet Chat. August 23, 2006.
Grieving Perinatal Losses. Mothering magazine Live Internet Chat. June 29, 2006.
Grieving Breastfeeding Losses. Mothering magazine Live Internet Chat. May 25, 2006. Maternal Stress and Depression. Mothering magazine Live Internet Chat. April 27, 2006.
The Hardest Job You’ll Ever Love: Myths and Facts about Maternal Depression. Full House Moms and Dads Member Meeting. Portland, Oregon, USA, February 9, 2006.
2005
Shades of Gray: Ethics, Culture and Breastfeeding. 2005 Oregon La Leche League Area Conference on Breastfeeding and Parenting for Families and Health Care Providers, "Breastfeeding and Parenting Wisdom: Who is the Expert?" Portland, Oregon, USA, October 9, 2005.
Breastfeeding Basics: Becoming a Breastfeeding Family. Tuality Healthcare Community Education Classes. Hillsboro, Oregon, USA. Several times in 2005.
From Barriers to Bridges: Culture and Breastfeeding. Western Kentucky Breastfeeding Coalition 2005 Conference, "Raising Awareness: Current Issues in Lactation." Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA. August 26, 2005.
The Women Behind the Breasts: The Context of Infant Feeding Issues. Western Kentucky Breastfeeding Coalition 2005 Conference, "Raising Awareness: Current Issues in Lactation." Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA. August 26, 2005.
Infant Feeding Rhetoric: Why Words Matter. Western Kentucky Breastfeeding Coalition 2005 Conference, "Raising Awareness: Current Issues in Lactation." Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA. August 26, 2005.
Helping Mothers Create Breastfeeding Allies. Western Kentucky Breastfeeding Coalition 2005 Conference, "Raising Awareness: Current Issues in Lactation." Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA. August 26, 2005.
2004
Sunlight Deficiency, Vitamin D, and the Breastfed Baby: Helping Mothers Make Informed Decisions. Texas WIC 2004 Nutrition and Breastfeeding Conference, "Creating Change Through Communication." Austin, Texas, USA. April 21, 2004.
From Barriers to Bridges: Culture and Breastfeeding. Texas WIC 2004 Nutrition and Breastfeeding Conference, "Creating Change Through Communication." Austin, Texas, USA. April 21, 2004.
Sunlight Deficiency, Vitamin D, and the Breastfed Baby: Helping Mothers Make Informed Decisions. La Leche League of Oregon's conference for health care professionals and families, "Breastfeeding: Fulfilling the Dream of a Healthier Tomorrow." Eugene, Oregon, USA. March 19, 2004.
From Barriers to Bridges: Culture and Breastfeeding. La Leche League of Oregon's conference for health care professionals and families, "Breastfeeding: Fulfilling the Dream of a Healthier Tomorrow." Eugene, Oregon, USA. March 19, 2004.
2003
From Barriers to Bridges: Breastfeeding and Culture. La Leche League of Washington's Breastfeeding Symposium, "Babies & Breasts-Challenges in Changing Times," a continuing education program for health care professionals. Kirkland, Washington. November 7, 2003.
Sunlight Deficiency, Vitamin D, and the Breastfed Baby: Helping Mothers Make Informed Decisions. La Leche League of Washington's Breastfeeding Symposium, "Babies & Breasts-Challenges in Changing Times," a continuing education program for health care professionals. Kirkland, Washington, USA. November 7, 2003.
2002
Breastfeeding and Culture. La Leche League of Oregon Area Conference: "Breastfeeding: A Foundation for Life," Salem, Oregon, USA. October 19, 2002.
Lactancia: Mamás Sanas, Bebés Sanos. Washington County WIC Breastfeeding Open House. Beaverton, Oregon, USA. August 23, 2002.
Breastfeeding: Healthy Mothers, Health Babies. Washington County WIC Breastfeeding Open House. Hillsboro, Oregon, USA. August 21, 2002.
Common Uses of Common Galactagogues. Washington County, Oregon LLL Chapter Workshop, Hillsboro, Oregon, USA. March 8, 2002.
Breastfeeding at a Glance. Portland Community College, Beaverton, Oregon, USA. February 11, 2002.
2000
Breastfeeding Support as Social Action. Unitarian Universalist Church of Washington County. Hillsboro, Oregon, USA. May 24, 2000.
1995
Culture and Coping: The Influence of Individualism-Collectivism on Coping Styles. Paper presented at the 1995 Illinois State University Graduate Research Symposium. Normal, IL, USA. April 1995.
Supplemental Instruction’s Impact on Affect: A Follow-Up and Expansion. Paper co-presented with Visor, J. (lead presenter), Schollaert, A., and Davenport, D. NADE Conference. Chicago, IL, USA. February 1995.
1994
Factors Related to Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Immigration among Iranians living in the United States. Poster session presented at the 66th annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL, USA. May 1994.