REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 1! 

• Class #1, on September 9, will begin 30 minutes early with an orientation to course logistics and instructions (9:30 pacific/ 10:30 MT/ 11:30 Central; 12:30 ET)
• Classes #2 - #8 are live from 1pm-3pm EASTERN TIME, on Mondays. See the schedule below. 
   
• All presentations are recorded and available to registered participants
   
• A Certificate of Completion is awarded to all attendees who view the whole course, whether through live sessions or by viewing the recordings and evaluating.
• Join live webinar classes, or view recording
  • National Certified Counselors who want NBCC CE credit need to attend the live webinars.
     
• Course includes recommended reading materials, resources, and optional small group discussions.
• Attendees can join small discussion groups for collaboration and study. Groups can meet by phone and are not mandatory but highly encouraged to enhance learning.
   
• Refunds are available if requested by Septembe 1, 2024. After September 1, partial refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 
   
• PSI member Discount: Log in to the PSI Portal to receive the member rate (if you are a current member).
  • Learn more or become a PSI member here: www.postpartum.net/join-us/become-a-member
     
• To request accommodations for differing abilities: please contact wdavis@postpartum.net

 CLICK HERE for AGENDA & FACULTY BIOGRAPHIES

• Sept 9: Class 1: Overview of Perinatal Mental Health Disorders
  Wendy N. Davis, PhD, PMH-C
• September 23: Class 2: Screening, Assessment, Breastfeeding, Treatment Options
  Birdie Gunyon Meyer, RN, MA, CLC, PMH-C
• October 7:  Class 3: Evidence Based PMH Psychotherapy
  Kristy Christopher-Holloway, EdD, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH, CPCS, ACS, PHM-C
• October 21:  Class 4: Dads and Perinatal Mental Health
  Danny Singley, PhD, APBB
• November 4: Class 5:  Additional Considerations and Cultural Competency
  Gabrielle Kaufman, MA, LPCC, BC-DMT, NCC, PMH-C
• Nov 18: Class 6: Psychological Gestation of Pregnancy and Postpartum
  Diana Lynn Barnes, PsyD, MFT, PMH-C
• Dec 2: Class 7: Perinatal Mental Health and Psychopharmacology
  Chris Raines RN MSN APRN-BC
• Dec 16: Class 8: Resources for Families, Professionals, and Communities
  Wendy N. Davis, PhD, PMH-C and Joy Burkhard, MBA

Continuing Education Credits:

• Who is required to take a post-test for each class?
  • Social Workers who want NASW credit.
  • Nurses who are not able to view the live class webinar.

• CEs for Psychologists: 16 hours. Postpartum Support International (PSI) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Postpartum Support International (PSI) maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

• NURSES: pending

• CMEs: The AAFP has reviewed Postpartum Support International Maternal Mental Health Certificate Training for Mental Health and Clinical Professionals, and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 02/12/2024 to 05/20/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.

• SOCIAL WORKERS: This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886708348-4859) for 16 continuing education contact hours.

• NBCC: 16 hours. Postpartum Support International has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6765. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Postpartum Support International is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. “In order to award NBCC credit, the Provider must ensure that the participant attended the live program, and was present for the number of NBCC hours indicated on the certificate or letter of completion, as required by Section I.3.” 
• Occupational Therapists: 16 hours. PSI is an approved provider of CEUs by American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Provider #11342. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.
• CAPPA: PSI is an approved provider of continuing education by CAPPA
• LMFTs, LPCs, LMFTs: Check with your state or national CE board for recipricol approval. Most boards accept CEs from organizations that are approved sponsors of APA. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Participants will be able to:

1. List the types of pregnancy and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. (PMDs.)

2. Identify evidence-based risk factors for development of PMDs.

3. Describe theories of cause/etiology

4. List validated screening tools for PMDs.

5. Identify effective intake questions

6. Describe common issues related to breastfeeding and PMDs.

7. Describe 2 commonly-used non-traditional treatment approaches.

8. Name 3 evidence-based models used to treat perinatal mood disorders.

9. Describe common therapeutic issues and themes in perinatal mental health.

10. Describe how trauma and loss influence perinatal mental health.

11. Describe 3-5 special considerations and identify how these considerations impact treatment of PMH.

12. Identify the role of cultural competence in identification and treatment of maternal depression.

13. Discuss prevalence of depression and anxiety in new fathers

14. Describe common ways that mood disorders manifest in men

15. Describe effective methods to support partners.

16.Describe assessment for psychosis

17. Describe at least 4 concerns that women with severe mental illness have around motherhood.

18. Describe risks and benefits of psychopharmacological treatment in pregnancy and lactation

19. Identify resources for evidence-based data about medication during pregnancy and lactation

20. Describe reliable resources for patient support and information

21. Identify resources for community and systems development for perinatal mental health systems.

CONTACT

Contact stacey.porter@policycentermmh.org with questions about the webinar.
Contact membership@postpartum.net with questions about PSI Membership.
Contact wdavis@postpartum.net  to submit grievances