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2-Day PMD Certificate Trainings

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Components of Care

PSI Cert IconcolorPSI has developed an internationally recognized unique evidence-based training program for health providers and social support networks. We have created an expert corps of experienced trainers and are committed to providing you with the most current research.

The 2-day PSI Certificate of Completion Course, taught by experienced and engaging faculty, is a thorough and evidence-based curriculum designed for nurses, physicians, social workers, mental health providers, childbirth professionals, social support providers, or anyone interested in learning skills and knowledge for assessment and treatment of perinatal mood disorders. Registration includes training binder, handouts, and continuing education credits. Approved for CMEs, CNEs, and CEs.

Upcoming Trainings

Contact Orrin Banta for more information OrrinBanta@postpartum.net

February 17-19,2021

PSI ZOOM WEBINAR
Held in Mountain Time

February 17-18 – Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care
Faculty: Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C; Tiffany Conyers, LCSW, PMH-C; Kara Driscoll, MD

February 19 – Advanced Psychotherapy Training
February 19- Advanced Psychopharmacology Training

March 10-12, 2021

PSI ZOOM WEBINAR
Held in Pacific Time

March 10-11 – Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care

Faculty: Michelle Lacy, MA, LPC, PMH-C; Joanna Cole, PhD, PMH-C; Nicole Cirino, MD

March 12 – Advanced Perinatal Psychotherapy
March 12 – Advanced Perinatal Psychopharmacology

March 25-27, 2021

PSI ZOOM WEBINAR
Held in Eastern Time

March 25-26 – Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care

Faculty: TBA

March 27 – Advanced Perinatal Psychotherapy
March 27 – Advanced Perinatal Psychopharmacology

May 19-21, 2021

PSI ZOOM WEBINAR
Held in Mountain Time

Please stay tuned for an update about how COVID-19 will affect scheduling.
Write to orrinbanta@postpartum.net for more information

May 19-20, 2021 – Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care
Faculty: TBA

Advanced Trainings: 
May 21, 2021 – Advanced Psychotherapy Training
May 21, 2021 – Advanced Psychopharmacology Training

June 2-4, 2021 in Portland, ME

Please stay tuned for an update about how COVID-19 will affect scheduling.
Write to orrinbanta@postpartum.net for more information

June 2-3, 2021 – Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care
Faculty: TBD

Advanced Trainings: 
June 4, 2021 – Advanced Psychotherapy Training

September 14-16, 2021 in Moorhead, MN

Please stay tuned for an update about how COVID-19 will affect scheduling.
Write to orrinbanta@postpartum.net for more information

September 14-15, 2021 – Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care
Faculty: Crystal Clancy, LMFT, PMH-C; Katie Kmiecik, LCPC, PMH-C; Samantha Huguelet, DNP, APRN, CNS, PMH-C

Advanced Trainings: 
September 16, 2021 – Advanced Psychotherapy Training
September 16, 2021 – Advanced Psychopharmacology Training

October 20-22, 2021 in Greenville, SC

Please stay tuned for an update about how COVID-19 will affect scheduling.
Write to orrinbanta@postpartum.net for more information

October 20-21, 2021 – Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care
Faculty: Birdie Gunyon Meyer, RN, MA, PMH-C; Tiffany Conyers, LCSW, PMH-C; Samantha Suffren, MD

Advanced Training: 
October 22, 2021 – Advanced Psychotherapy Training
October 22, 2021 – Advanced Psychopharmacology Training

Stay tuned for more trainings and keep in touch

Continuing Education Credits

Completion Requirements: Attendees must attend the full training to receive continuing education credits and certificate of completion. 

  • Social Workers: This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886708348-1227) for 14.5 continuing education contact hours.
  • New York State Social Workers: Postpartum Support International co-sponsors this program with Seleni Psychology Counseling and Support, PLLC, who is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved sponsor of continuing education for licensed social workers (#SW-0477).
  • NBCC Counselors: 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.
  • CMEs: This Live activity, Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care, from 06/03/2020 – 06/02/2021, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 14.50 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. AMA/AAFP Equivalency: AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 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. These CMEs can be applied by Nurse Midwives and Advanced-practice Nurses.
  • Psychologists: 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: This continuing nursing education activity was approved by Oregon Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Approval valid through 03/04/2022. OCEAN ID #2020-04
  • Occupational Therapists: 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 Doulas: PSI Trainings are approved by CAPPA

Agenda

8-8:30am Registration & Breakfast

WELCOME and BACKGROUND
Introduction and History of Postpartum Support International

Overview: Entering Motherhood & Why they suffer in silence
The Perinatal Period
Perfectionism, Dreams, & Expectations
Myths of Motherhood
Stigma of Mental illness
Barriers to Treatment

The Many Faces of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders:
Etiology
Signs and Symptoms
Diagnostic Features
Dads and Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders

PSI’s educational video and discussion: Engaging Moms and Dads: “Healthy Mom, Happy Family: Understanding Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders”

Risk Factors and Prevention

Other Important Considerations:
Breastfeeding and PMADs
Infertility
Adoption
Pregnancy Loss
Infants in NICU

Lunch (provided)

Panel of Survivors, facilitated by PSI Faculty

Screening and Prevention: Screening Tools and Assessment

Social Support Networks:
9 Steps to Wellness: Jane Honikman’s self-help model
Support Groups and Warmlines: What they look like, how to start one, successful elements
Faith Communities and Spirituality

International Incidence and Cultural Differences of PMADs 

Q & A, Discussion 

Registration and breakfast (provided)

Public Service Announcements: Raising Public Awareness

The Team & Critical Components to Recovery

Psychotherapeutic Themes and Models: 
Interpersonal Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Group Therapy
Couples Therapy
Mother-Infant Therapeutic Approaches

Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Legislative Updates

Resource Review
Reading Lists and Handouts
Local Resources
Online Resources

Lunch (provided) and Networking

DVD: Wade Bowen: “Turn on the Lights” for PSI

Effects of Untreated PMADs on Mother, Infant, and Family

PSI DVD “Fathers Respond”

Pharmacological Interventions in Pregnancy, Postpartum and Lactation
Evidence based research
Evaluating Studies and Article
Talking with families about medication

Q&A, Discussion

PSI Training Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

  1. Identify the challenges faced when identifying and treating Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.
  2. Describe the symptoms and understand the differential diagnosis of prenatal and postpartum depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorders and psychosis.
  3. Discuss psychopharmacology as it relates to pregnancy, postpartum, and lactation.
  4. Assess prenatal and postpartum risk factors.
  5. Assess for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.
  6. Identify treatment options for PMADs.
  7. Discuss breastfeeding and PMADs.
  8. Develop psychosocial and self-help treatment plans as well as appropriate psychotherapy techniques and alternative therapies
  9. State appropriate psychotherapy modalities.
  10. Indicate consequences of untreated Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.
  11. Discuss effects and consequences on partners.
  12. Identify social support, legislative changes, and community resources, including how to set up support groups and offer social support.
  13. Discuss cultural differences and PMADs.
  14. Discuss spirituality and PMADs

Testimonials

“Wonderful training! Your passion for the subject is infectious and conducive to sharing info and rallying support of the topic.”

“Appreciated inclusion of men, lesbians, racial minorities and SES minorities throughout the day and multiple topics.”

 “A-ma-zing. So personable, open, human. Thank you!”

“Thank you for the panel of survivors. They were very powerful and added so much to the training.”

  • Great Presentation. Very valuable information.
  • Great sense of humor and anecdotes that made the info and presentation interesting and relatable.
  • Enjoyed cultural info.
  • I appreciate your wisdom, humor, and gentleness in presentation of your own and your client’s stories.
  • Very good examples, Very good at balancing difficult subject matter with light hearted humor.
  • Very thoughtful and information. I didn’t know so much of this!
  • The panel had good variety and very sincere.
  • Great experience for me. Will supplement my curriculum greatly.
  • Fantastic presentation!!
  • Great training – addressed an appropriate breadth and depth of the topic. I feel very competent to treat this topic as an LMFT focus.
  • The videos were great!
  • This was a wonderful overview of so many topics. I would like to attend additional more in-depth trainings. This was a wonderful 2 days — can’t wait to get more involved.
  • You covered a lot of interesting topics. I got some better understanding of what I experienced. I realize now I had this disorder and didn’t know what was wrong with me. Thank you for making me feel more normal.
  • Very passionate group of people presenting.

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