Are you ready to redefine how you support mothers and families?
Discover the field of Maternal Ecopsychology, where maternal mental health and ecological consciousness come together. This self-paced certification offers in-depth, research-informed training to help you integrate ecopsychological principles into your professional practice.
Whether you are a counselor, educator, healthcare provider, or birth worker, this program equips you with the tools to expand your practice through a holistic, nature-centered approach to maternal wellbeing. Step into a new paradigm of care that honors the profound bond between mothers and the Earth.
Root and Ritual Wellness, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7936. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Root and Ritual Wellness, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Become a Leader in Maternal Ecopsychology
Step into the field of Maternal Ecopsychology with a self-paced certification designed to expand your professional practice.
This program equips you with the knowledge, tools, and support to bring a nature-based, ecofeminist, and systemic approach into your work with mothers. Each module includes concise video lectures from Dr. Allie Davis, paired with curated readings and reflective exercises that help you apply the material in real time.
You'll receive written feedback from Dr. Davis on every module, helping you deepen your understanding and confidence as you integrate these frameworks into your work.
This is more than a course. It's a pathway to growth, connection, and innovation in how we understand and support mothers in a changing world.
Your Learning Journey Includes
As you move through this certification, each element of your learning journey is designed to support both your professional growth and your personal connection to this work.
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Nine in-depth modules exploring ecofeminist psychology, ecodistress, maternal mental health, and systems advocacy.
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20 video lessons where I share my original, peer-reviewed research and guides you in applying it to real-world practice.
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18 academic readings paired with each module to deepen your conceptual foundation.
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Written feedback from me on every module to support your understanding and confidence.
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A flexible, self-paced schedule with up to one year to complete the certification.
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24 NBCC continuing education hours. Many state boards also accept NBCC-approved credits for social workers, marriage and family therapists, and other licensed mental health professionals.
- Optional 1:1 coaching sessions you can add on for more in-depth mentoring for continued growth.
This is more than a certification. It is a movement toward reimagining maternal care as ecological, relational, and deeply human.
Investment:
$1,497 one-time payment
Payment plans available: $269/month for 6 months | $189/month for 9 months | $149/month for 12 months
Enroll now to begin your certification journey and become a leader in Maternal Ecopsychology.
“Maternal ecopsychology builds on matrescence’s original conceptual framework… to inspire yet another way to understand the experiences of mothers, particularly the unique developmental tasks necessary for their social evolution into ecocentricity.”
Davis, A., & Athan, A. (2023). Ecopsychological development and maternal ecodistress during matrescence. Ecopsychology, 15(3), 281-293. https://doi.org/10.1089/eco.2022.0084
Nice to meet you!
I'm Dr. Allie Davis
I’m a licensed counselor, researcher, writer, and educator dedicated to advancing the field of Maternal Ecopsychology. My work explores how motherhood reshapes our relationship with ourselves, our communities, and the Earth.
Through my research and practice, I’ve come to see that maternal wellbeing is deeply interconnected with ecological and collective wellbeing. This understanding inspired me to create the Maternal Ecopsychology Certification™, a space where professionals can explore these connections and bring an ecological lens to maternal mental health.
I’m honoured to guide this growing community of practitioners who are redefining care for mothers, families, and the planet. Together, we are cultivating a more compassionate, sustainable, and connected world.
1:1 Coaching
I believe that meaningful learning happens through connection and reflection. That’s why I offer 1:1 Coaching, a personalised mentoring experience designed to help you integrate the principles of Maternal Ecopsychology into your unique professional context.
Enhance your Maternal Ecopsychology Certification™ with one-on-one mentoring that offers tailored guidance, case consultation, and deeper exploration of the certification content. Receive individualized support to refine your approach and expand your confidence as you bring this work into your practice.
Add on Coaching to your Certification
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Izabella Naomi Pedersen
Environmental Technologist & Postpartum Counselor
Denmark
Embarking on this Maternal Ecopsychology training has been a profoundly transformative experience. As both an environmental technologist and a postpartum counselor, I have long sought a framework that weaves together ecological awareness, maternal mental health, and deep, systemic change. This training does exactly that—it brings together the personal, the collective, and the planetary in ways that feel both intellectually rigorous and deeply embodied.
Allie is an extraordinary teacher. Her academic depth is immense, yet she communicates with such clarity, enthusiasm, and presence that even complex concepts feel tangible and applicable. Even in an online format, her ability to foster connection and engagement is remarkable. I feel truly seen, both by her and by my fellow students, as we co-create an interconnected learning space that mirrors the very principles we study.
Maternal Ecopsychology is groundbreaking research, offering a much-needed paradigm shift in how we understand matrescence, caregiving, and sustainability. It recognizes that maternal wellbeing is not separate from ecological and societal wellbeing—it is intricately linked. Being part of this work feels urgent and vital, as we collectively move toward a world where both human and more-than-human life are honored in their interdependence.
This training is not just knowledge—it is an invitation into a movement, a deeper way of seeing and being in the world. I am beyond grateful to be part of it.
Ana María Cañas
Regenerative Agriculture & Community Health Practitioner
Colombia
The Maternal Ecopsychology program has been a transformative experience, seamlessly weaving together my diverse passions and work. It has deepened my understanding of eco-resilience and how honoring the lived experiences of mothers and their eco-awakenings can be powerful catalysts for personal and collective healing. Additionally, this program has enriched my work in land regeneration by offering valuable insights into the interconnectedness of human and ecological health. By applying what I am learning, I am better equipped to create spaces that honor both the Earth and the mothers who care for it.
Dr. Haya Zedan
Therapist, Wellness Educator, & Doula
Saudi Arabia
I very much enjoyed the Maternal Ecopsychology Training Program with Allie. The course was expertly designed and delivered, combining the insightful theoretical aspects with practical strategies for real-world applications that I could immediately see the deep sense of and integrate into my therapeutic practice in supporting mothers. Allie is knowledgeable, engaging, and was genuinely invested in our learning and growth throughout the course. I’ve gained invaluable insights into the evolution of the field and the collaborative environment fostered meaningful connections with my peers from around the world. I look forward to seeing this area of practice flourish in the coming years.