2-Day and Advanced Certificate Trainings

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Postpartum Support International
2-Day Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Training
and Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Trainings

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Components of Care

PSI 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 PSI 2-Day and Advanced Certificate Trainings

Contact Orrin Banta for more information OrrinBanta@postpartum.net

May 20-21, 2020 – ONLINE WEBINAR
Originally scheduled for Kingston, Ontario*

Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C , Birdie Gunyon Meyer, RN, MA, PMH-C; Simone Vigod, MD
2-Day- Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care

Also Available:
May 22, 2020 – Advanced Psychotherapy Training

Registration for these events is provided by Queen’s University in Canada, through the link above.
Queen’s University does not credit card payments.
Prior to writing and sending your check, make sure the funds you send are equivalent to the Canadian Dollar fee amounts on the registration website. If you are a PSI member or PSI volunteer, remember to deduct your discount ($50 for members and $100 for volunteers)

July 8-12, – PSI 33rd Annual Conference – Virtual – Register Here for all Trainings

July 8-9 – Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care

July 12 – Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy

July 10,11,12 – Advanced Psychopharmacology – 2 Sessions during the Conference and 3-hour seminar on the 12th.

August 18-19, 2020 in Oklahoma City

2-Day Training Faculty: Birdie Gunyon Meyer, RN, MA, PMH-C; Joanna Cole, PhD, PMH-C; TBA, MD
Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care

August 20, 2020 – Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy

September 23-24, 2020 – Salt Lake City, Utah

2-Day Training Faculty: TBA
Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care

Also Available:
September 25, 2020 – Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy

September 25, 2020 Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychopharmacology

September 30- October 1, 2020 – Portland, ME

2-Day Training Faculty: TBA
2-Day-Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care

Also Available:
October 2, 2020 – Advanced Psychotherapy Training

Coming Soon:

TBD Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care, Akron, Ohio (USA)
October 29-30, 2020 Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care, Indianapolis, Indiana (USA)
October 31, 2020 Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy Training, Indianapolis, Indiana (USA)
October 31, 2020 Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychopharmacology Training, Indianapolis, Indiana (USA)

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).
New York State LMHCs and LMFTs: Credits are sponsored through NEFESH International. NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an Approved Provider of Continuing Education for Licensed Social Workers (#SW-0048), and by the NYSED’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an Approved Provider of Continuing Education for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (#MFT-0046) and Licensed Mental Health Counselors (#MHC-0082).
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 05/28/2019 – 05/27/2020, 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.

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PSI TRAINING AGENDA

DAY ONE

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

DAY TWO

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