Behind The Joy: Honoring Mother’s Postpartum Mental Health | New Rochelle Public Library
Cultural Experiences
Join us for a screening of Behind the Joy, a Havening Technique demo, expert panel, and community dialogue on maternal mental health.
Behind the Joy: Film Screening & Postpartum Diaries Live Panel
Honoring Mothers: Birth Support, Nourishment & Postpartum Mental Health
📍 New Rochelle Public Library
📅 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.
Information Source: Jamal Smart | eventbrite