Barbara Leverone, M.A., a Developmental Movement Specialist, has worked with hundreds of families with typically developing babies, as well as infants born prematurely, and babies and toddlers with special needs. She has also helped at-risk families learn to support their babies’ development, including teenage parents, moms with post-partum depression, and substance- exposed newborns. She is a Certified Senior Trainer in the Child’Space Chava Shelhav Method, teaching in certification trainings in Chicago, New York, Matsue, Japan, Vienna and Buenos Aires. Barbara’s interest in movement education began with her own journey to address injuries from her career as a professional dancer. She fortunately discovered the Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education and has spent 30+ years as a Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, helping active seniors, actors, dancers and musicians learn to move better. The Child’Space Method is based on Feldenkrais theories and focuses on infant developmental movement and sharing that knowledge with parents. Her approach to building a strength-based family dynamic grew from her graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling, and advanced supervision in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. Barbara’s combined experience in movement education and social/emotional development brings a unique perspective in supporting young parents and their children.