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SUMMARY:Group Peer Support (GPS) Consultation Groups FREE - TUESDAYS
DESCRIPTION:Every fourth Tuesday (10:30am-12pm PST) \nFREE monthly consultation groups for those who have attended a Group Peer Support training through Perinatal Support Washington. \nOur monthly consultations are led by one of our master GPS trainers and are both a chance to get support as a care provider\, deepen facilitators comfort and knowledge of using the GPS model\, and also receive consultation and support for managing difficult situations in groups.  Groups start by being in the model experientially with a GPS check in and then move into learning and consultation on various topics such as crisis planning\, identifying facilitation styles\, workshopping new ‘Reality of Parenting’ statements and corresponding principles and check in question\, and more. Consultation is open to anyone who has taken a GPS training through PS-WA or a current co-facilitator of WA state group using the GPS model. New and experienced facilitators welcome. You may choose to attend any session(s). \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: FREE \nFacilitators: Mia Edidin\, LICSW & Crystal Gurney \nDates: \n*Every fourth Tuesday (10:30am-12pm PST) \n2023: Jan 24th\, Feb 28th\, March 28th\, April 25th\, May 23rd\, June 27th \nTopics: \n\nJanuary – Activities You Can Do in Group\nFebruary – Hear from Experienced Group Facilitators\nMarch – Reality of Parenting Topics\nApril – Crisis Planning\nMay – Facilitator Check In: Deepening Your Check In\nJune – Reflective Listening\n\n\nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nThese sessions take place live and a recording will not be sent out after the sessions.
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/group-peer-support-gps-consultation-groups-3/2023-05-23/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20230405T211415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T191126Z
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SUMMARY:Perinatal Mental Health for East African Parents: A Community Discussion & Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is designed for Washington state providers who serve East African families. This training will provide an overview of the spectrum of perinatal mental health through a cultural lens. Attendees will participate in an interactive conversation and training to learn how to lead parents in conversations about their mental health\, address stigma\, effectively screen parents\, and advocate for parents as they navigate the US medical system. This training is appropriate for professionals working with East African parents and people in the perinatal period\, including pediatricians\, primary care providers\, RNs\, therapists\, peers\, home visitors\, doulas\, community health workers and midwives. \nDate: Friday\, May 12 \nTime: 9am-5pm PST \nCost: FREE \nLocation: Zoom \nTrainers: Dr. Muna Osman DNP\, FNP-BC\, Dr. Iman Yunis DNP\, PMHNP-BC\, Amelia Abiem\, MSW\, LCSWA & Selam Misgano\, MPH\, MPP \nTopics include: \n\nCommunity discussions about trauma and birth\, including common experiences\, prevention and support strategies.\nIntroduce and discuss the spectrum of mental health disorders through a cultural lens\nScreen parents and partners for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders by identifying symptoms through a cultural lens.\nIdentify experiences that increase risk\nEffectively make referrals and support parents to access resources\nLearn about the importance of self-care\, wellness and social support\nDiscussion about medications during perinatal period.\n\nRegistration Deadline: 12pm on May 11 \nREGISTER NOW\nContinuing Education: \n6.5 CEUs pending for LICSW\, LMHC\, LMFT \n6.5 Contact Hours approved for RNs \nProvider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 6.5 contact hours. \nThis free training is offered by Perinatal Support WA through a grant from Strengthening Families Washington at the Department of Children\, Youth & Families (DCYF). \nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/pmh-east-african-families/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20230316T180640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T180640Z
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SUMMARY:Drop In Perinatal Mental Health Training & Consultation for WA state Non-Clinical Providers
DESCRIPTION:Open to all providers based in Washington state. \nPS-WA is excited to offer a new learning and consultation opportunity for professionals who are not mental health professionals.  This small group consultation will provide a community of practice for professionals who often find themselves holding clients during the perinatal period who may be experiencing perinatal mental health needs.  Consultation will be a combination of  clinical case consultation\, additional learning on specific topics such as different perinatal mental health experiences\, introducing and talking about perinatal mental health with clients\, using screening tools\, finding community resources and more.   \nThis training and consultation opportunity will be mostly discussion\, please come with questions\, case consults\, and more.  Ideal for any professional working with childbearing people – home visitors\, case managers\, WIC\, public health\,  lactation supporters\, midwives\, doulas\, early childhood providers\, and more. \nDates & Time: Every 2nd Wednesday beginning October 12th for 9 months from 2pm-3pm PST. \n2023: Jan 11th\, Feb 8th\, March 8th\, April 12th\, May 10th\, June 7* (*1st Wednesday) \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: FREE \nREGISTER NOW\nTrainer: Michelle Anderson\, LMHC\, PMH-C \nThese virtual trainings are live and we will not be sending out a recording. Drop ins are available for each session. \nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nMichelle Anderson\, LMHC\, PMH-C\, is the owner of Mobile Mama Strategies\, a group counseling practice based in Bellingham\, Washington that focuses on Therapy\, Training for providers and Tools for Motherhood. Additionally\, Michelle is a trainer and consultant for Perinatal Support Washington\, teaching their 10-month long Advanced PMH Training and Consultation courses. In her work over the last 15 years\, Michelle has designed simple and effective Tools for Mothers (and parents) based on a trauma-informed\, mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach. You can find more information about Michelle and Mobile Mama at www.MobileMama.com \nSchedule of Topics \nJan – Birth trauma \nFeb – Breastfeeding \nMarch – Perinatal loss: miscarriage\, stillbirth\, preparing for pregnancy after loss and risk for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. \nApril –Medications during pregnancy and lactation \nMay – Supporting parents during and after the NICU \nJune – Special considerations for sexual abuse survivors and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders\, birth issues and parenting issue
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/perinatal-mental-health-training-consultation-for-wa-state-non-clinical-providers-2-2/2023-05-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230425T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20230316T180511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T180512Z
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SUMMARY:Group Peer Support (GPS) Consultation Groups FREE - TUESDAYS
DESCRIPTION:Every fourth Tuesday (10:30am-12pm PST) \nFREE monthly consultation groups for those who have attended a Group Peer Support training through Perinatal Support Washington. \nOur monthly consultations are led by one of our master GPS trainers and are both a chance to get support as a care provider\, deepen facilitators comfort and knowledge of using the GPS model\, and also receive consultation and support for managing difficult situations in groups.  Groups start by being in the model experientially with a GPS check in and then move into learning and consultation on various topics such as crisis planning\, identifying facilitation styles\, workshopping new ‘Reality of Parenting’ statements and corresponding principles and check in question\, and more. Consultation is open to anyone who has taken a GPS training through PS-WA or a current co-facilitator of WA state group using the GPS model. New and experienced facilitators welcome. You may choose to attend any session(s). \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: FREE \nFacilitators: Mia Edidin\, LICSW & Crystal Gurney \nDates: \n*Every fourth Tuesday (10:30am-12pm PST) \n2023: Jan 24th\, Feb 28th\, March 28th\, April 25th\, May 23rd\, June 27th \nTopics: \n\nJanuary – Activities You Can Do in Group\nFebruary – Hear from Experienced Group Facilitators\nMarch – Reality of Parenting Topics\nApril – Crisis Planning\nMay – Facilitator Check In: Deepening Your Check In\nJune – Reflective Listening\n\n\nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nThese sessions take place live and a recording will not be sent out after the sessions.
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/group-peer-support-gps-consultation-groups-3/2023-04-25/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20230316T180640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T180640Z
UID:10015890-1681308000-1681311600@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Perinatal Mental Health Training & Consultation for WA state Non-Clinical Providers
DESCRIPTION:Open to all providers based in Washington state. \nPS-WA is excited to offer a new learning and consultation opportunity for professionals who are not mental health professionals.  This small group consultation will provide a community of practice for professionals who often find themselves holding clients during the perinatal period who may be experiencing perinatal mental health needs.  Consultation will be a combination of  clinical case consultation\, additional learning on specific topics such as different perinatal mental health experiences\, introducing and talking about perinatal mental health with clients\, using screening tools\, finding community resources and more.   \nThis training and consultation opportunity will be mostly discussion\, please come with questions\, case consults\, and more.  Ideal for any professional working with childbearing people – home visitors\, case managers\, WIC\, public health\,  lactation supporters\, midwives\, doulas\, early childhood providers\, and more. \nDates & Time: Every 2nd Wednesday beginning October 12th for 9 months from 2pm-3pm PST. \n2023: Jan 11th\, Feb 8th\, March 8th\, April 12th\, May 10th\, June 7* (*1st Wednesday) \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: FREE \nREGISTER NOW\nTrainer: Michelle Anderson\, LMHC\, PMH-C \nThese virtual trainings are live and we will not be sending out a recording. Drop ins are available for each session. \nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nMichelle Anderson\, LMHC\, PMH-C\, is the owner of Mobile Mama Strategies\, a group counseling practice based in Bellingham\, Washington that focuses on Therapy\, Training for providers and Tools for Motherhood. Additionally\, Michelle is a trainer and consultant for Perinatal Support Washington\, teaching their 10-month long Advanced PMH Training and Consultation courses. In her work over the last 15 years\, Michelle has designed simple and effective Tools for Mothers (and parents) based on a trauma-informed\, mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach. You can find more information about Michelle and Mobile Mama at www.MobileMama.com \nSchedule of Topics \nJan – Birth trauma \nFeb – Breastfeeding \nMarch – Perinatal loss: miscarriage\, stillbirth\, preparing for pregnancy after loss and risk for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. \nApril –Medications during pregnancy and lactation \nMay – Supporting parents during and after the NICU \nJune – Special considerations for sexual abuse survivors and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders\, birth issues and parenting issue
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/perinatal-mental-health-training-consultation-for-wa-state-non-clinical-providers-2-2/2023-04-12/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230330T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20230308T174146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T175817Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting Parents with ADHD During Pregnancy & Postpartum Webinar
DESCRIPTION:ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that impacts about 4.4% of adults. When adults with ADHD become parents\, unique difficulties can arise in a time period that is already challenging for many. This webinar will give an overview of what ADHD looks like in adults\, outline common challenges that those with ADHD experience during pregnancy and postpartum\, and offer ADHD specific strategies to help support families. This webinar is open to any professional working with pregnant and postpartum parents including: therapists\, midwives\, MDs\, doulas\, home visitors\, parent educators\, case managers and more. \n  \nDate: Thursday\, March 30th \nTime: 12pm – 1:30pm PST \nPresenter: Jane Kosloff\, LICSW\, PMH-C \nCost: FREE \nLocation: Zoom \nREGISTER NOW\nThis webinar does not provide any Continuing Education Units (CEUs). \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on the Perinatal Support WA webinar page.  If you cannot attend in person\, you do not need to register.  Recording will be uploaded approximately 1 month after the training. \nAbout the presenter: \nJane Kosloff\, LICSW\, PMH-C is a therapist in private practice in Mountlake Terrace and virtually in Washington State. Jane began her career in community mental health and has worked in primary care settings as a behavioral health consultant and a social work clinical supervisor. While in private practice\, Jane has focused on supporting perinatal clients around anxiety and trauma. Jane also enjoys working with pregnant and new parents who have ADHD. Jane is an EMDR consultant in training with Dr. Mara Tesler Stein and offers EMDR consultation to professionals. When she’s not working\, Jane enjoys spending time with her husband and two kiddos. \nThis free webinar is available to anyone working with families during the perinatal period and is offered by Perinatal Support WA through a grant from Strengthening Families Washington at the Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families (DCYF). \n \n 
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/adhd-new-parenting-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Webinars
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230328T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20230316T180511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T180512Z
UID:10015910-1679999400-1680004800@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Group Peer Support (GPS) Consultation Groups FREE - TUESDAYS
DESCRIPTION:Every fourth Tuesday (10:30am-12pm PST) \nFREE monthly consultation groups for those who have attended a Group Peer Support training through Perinatal Support Washington. \nOur monthly consultations are led by one of our master GPS trainers and are both a chance to get support as a care provider\, deepen facilitators comfort and knowledge of using the GPS model\, and also receive consultation and support for managing difficult situations in groups.  Groups start by being in the model experientially with a GPS check in and then move into learning and consultation on various topics such as crisis planning\, identifying facilitation styles\, workshopping new ‘Reality of Parenting’ statements and corresponding principles and check in question\, and more. Consultation is open to anyone who has taken a GPS training through PS-WA or a current co-facilitator of WA state group using the GPS model. New and experienced facilitators welcome. You may choose to attend any session(s). \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: FREE \nFacilitators: Mia Edidin\, LICSW & Crystal Gurney \nDates: \n*Every fourth Tuesday (10:30am-12pm PST) \n2023: Jan 24th\, Feb 28th\, March 28th\, April 25th\, May 23rd\, June 27th \nTopics: \n\nJanuary – Activities You Can Do in Group\nFebruary – Hear from Experienced Group Facilitators\nMarch – Reality of Parenting Topics\nApril – Crisis Planning\nMay – Facilitator Check In: Deepening Your Check In\nJune – Reflective Listening\n\n\nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nThese sessions take place live and a recording will not be sent out after the sessions.
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/group-peer-support-gps-consultation-groups-3/2023-03-28/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20230201T225531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T180422Z
UID:10015915-1679907600-1679936400@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:After the NICU: Supporting Parents' Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:This training is open to WA state providers. \nThis training is designed for a wide range of providers who work with parents and infants transitioning out of the NICU and receiving home or community based care. ESIT providers\, Occupational therapists\, speech and language therapists\, physical therapists\, registered dietitians\, infant mental health providers\, special educators\, family resource coordinators\, and lactation consultants are invited to attend. This training will provide skills and support for providers whose primary role with families is not providing mental health care for the parent. \nTrainer: Leslie Butterfield\, PhD \nDate & Time: Monday\, March 27\, 2023 9 am – 5 pm \nCost: FREE \nThis training will: \n\nhelp providers to understand and identify perinatal mental health complications common to parents transitioning out of the NICU with a specialized focus on trauma\, attachment\, and mental health needs of parents and infants.\nhelp providers gain confidence in talking about perinatal mental health with clients.\nprovide best practices in screening and referral.\n\nContinuing Education: \n\n6.5 CEUs approved for LICSW\, LMHC\, LMFT\nThis Program has been approved for 6.5 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers\, Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists by the Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work.\n6.5 Contact hours approved for RNs: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 6.5 contact hours.\n\nREGISTER NOW\nQuestions: training@perinatalsupport.org \n*Hosted by the Northwest Center and Perinatal Support WA \n*Free for providers in Washington state through a grant from the Department of Children\, Youth & Families 
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/after-the-nicu-supporting-parents-mental-health/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20230206T210804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T210340Z
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SUMMARY:Perinatal Mental Health & Young Adult/Teen Parents
DESCRIPTION:Open to WA state professionals with priority given to Pierce County Providers. \n\nPregnant and parenting adolescents experience mental health disorders\, including depression\, at over three times the rate of older mothers\, and struggle with the dual stigmas of teen parenthood and mental illness.  This training will focus on the unique needs of teen and young adult parents including\,  pregnancy\, birth and pp considerations\, emotional wellbeing\, development stages and needs\, attachment and support of infants and children\, screening and referral.  Special topics include: psychopharmacology considerations\, teen/young adult dads\, and more.  This training is open to any professional working with young parents including- therapists\, midwives\, MDs\, doulas\, home visitors\, parent educators\, case managers and more.\n\nDate: Friday\, March 24\, 2023\nTime:  9am-5pm PST\nCost: FREE\n\nPresenter: Nneka Symister\, LCSW\,  Aba Nduom\, M.D. PLLC\,  Keshet Ronen\,PhD\, MPH\n\nLocation: Zoom\n\nTraining Objectives: \n\nLearn about the mental health needs of young parents\nLearn about appropriate perinatal mental health screening strategies\nLearn where and how to refer for mental health services\nLearn about effective ways to support young adult parents\n\n**Registration will close at 2pm on Thursday\, March 23rd** \nREGISTER NOW\n\nContinuing Education Information: \n\n6.5 CEUs approved for LICWs\, LMHCs\, and LMFTs.\nThis Program has been approved for 6.5 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers\, Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists by the Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work.\n6.5 Contact hours approved for RNs: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 6.5 contact hours.\n\nThis free training is offered by Perinatal Support WA through a grant from Strengthening Families Washington at the Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families (DCYF). \nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nAbout the Speaker: \nNneka Symister is a licensed  Clinical Social worker who has two decades of experience helping individuals and families build and strengthen their relationships with themselves and others. Her work includes supporting diverse populations\, including self -harming young adults and the LGBTQIA community. She also specializes in helping young women and couples who suffer with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders\, miscarriage and loss. In her work\, she uses multiple techniques to best serve her clients\, including Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) cognitive behavioral therapy\, motivational interviewing\, interpersonal therapy and mindfulness. Ms. Symister received her Master’s in Clinical Social Work from The Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and UrbanEducation from the State University of Albany. She is also EMDR trained. She is  deeply involved in her community serving as member of state and national professional organizations\, including the National Association of Social Workers\, National Alliance on Mental Illness and The Links\, Incorporated.
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/perinatal-mental-health-young-adult-teen-parents/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230325
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20230113T043413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T043514Z
UID:10015851-1679443200-1679702399@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:2023 Maternal Mental Health (MMH) FORUM
DESCRIPTION:The Maternal Mental Health (MMH) FORUM is where cross-sector change agents convene\, take in cutting-edge and critical content\, and network with colleagues who are also working to close gaps in maternal mental health. \nhttps://www.2020mom.org/2023-annual-forum \nJoin thought leaders from around the country for the 13th annual Maternal Mental Health FORUM. \nThe FORUM is all-virtual again this year with a focus on investing in systems change and families to reap rewards. The FORUM includes mainstage and breakout sessions\, and small group regional and topic networking sessions. \nThough it is open to all change agents\, this year\, the FORUM is being designed for leaders from the following primary audiences\, who are positioned to lead systems change: \n\n\nPayors (Medicaid Agency\, Health Insurance Company\, Employer) \n\n\nPolicy Makers/Public Agencies (state or federal government) \n\n\nProvider Health Systems (hospital/obstetric provider groups/systems) \n\n\nPartners (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations)
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/2023-maternal-mental-health-mmh-forum/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,ContinuingEducation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20230209T171228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T213518Z
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SUMMARY:Drop In Perinatal Mental Health Training & Consultation for WA state Non-Clinical Providers
DESCRIPTION:Open to all providers based in Washington state. \nPS-WA is excited to offer a new learning and consultation opportunity for professionals who are not mental health professionals.  This small group consultation will provide a community of practice for professionals who often find themselves holding clients during the perinatal period who may be experiencing perinatal mental health needs.  Consultation will be a combination of  clinical case consultation\, additional learning on specific topics such as different perinatal mental health experiences\, introducing and talking about perinatal mental health with clients\, using screening tools\, finding community resources and more.   \nThis training and consultation opportunity will be mostly discussion\, please come with questions\, case consults\, and more.  Ideal for any professional working with childbearing people – home visitors\, case managers\, WIC\, public health\,  lactation supporters\, midwives\, doulas\, early childhood providers\, and more. \nDates & Time: Every 2nd Wednesday beginning October 12th for 9 months from 2pm-3pm PST. \n2023: Jan 11th\, Feb 8th\, March 8th\, April 12th\, May 10th\, June 7* (*1st Wednesday) \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: FREE \nREGISTER NOW\nTrainer: Michelle Anderson\, LMHC\, PMH-C \nThese virtual trainings are live and we will not be sending out a recording. Drop ins are available for each session. \nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nMichelle Anderson\, LMHC\, PMH-C\, is the owner of Mobile Mama Strategies\, a group counseling practice based in Bellingham\, Washington that focuses on Therapy\, Training for providers and Tools for Motherhood. Additionally\, Michelle is a trainer and consultant for Perinatal Support Washington\, teaching their 10-month long Advanced PMH Training and Consultation courses. In her work over the last 15 years\, Michelle has designed simple and effective Tools for Mothers (and parents) based on a trauma-informed\, mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach. You can find more information about Michelle and Mobile Mama at www.MobileMama.com \nSchedule of Topics \nJan – Birth trauma \nFeb – Breastfeeding \nMarch – Perinatal loss: miscarriage\, stillbirth\, preparing for pregnancy after loss and risk for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. \nApril –Medications during pregnancy and lactation \nMay – Supporting parents during and after the NICU \nJune – Special considerations for sexual abuse survivors and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders\, birth issues and parenting issue
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/perinatal-mental-health-training-consultation-for-wa-state-non-clinical-providers-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230228T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20211008T194815Z
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SUMMARY:Group Peer Support (GPS) Consultation Groups FREE - TUESDAYS
DESCRIPTION:Every fourth Tuesday (10:30am-12pm PST) \nFREE monthly consultation groups for those who have attended a Group Peer Support training through Perinatal Support Washington. \nOur monthly consultations are led by one of our master GPS trainers and are both a chance to get support as a care provider\, deepen facilitators comfort and knowledge of using the GPS model\, and also receive consultation and support for managing difficult situations in groups.  Groups start by being in the model experientially with a GPS check in and then move into learning and consultation on various topics such as crisis planning\, identifying facilitation styles\, workshopping new ‘Reality of Parenting’ statements and corresponding principles and check in question\, and more. Consultation is open to anyone who has taken a GPS training through PS-WA or a current co-facilitator of WA state group using the GPS model. New and experienced facilitators welcome. You may choose to attend any session(s). \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: FREE \nFacilitators: Mia Edidin\, LICSW & Crystal Gurney \nDates: \n*Every fourth Tuesday (10:30am-12pm PST) \n2023: Jan 24th\, Feb 28th\, March 28th\, April 25th\, May 23rd\, June 27th \nTopics: \n\nJanuary – Activities You Can Do in Group\nFebruary – Hear from Experienced Group Facilitators\nMarch – Reality of Parenting Topics\nApril – Crisis Planning\nMay – Facilitator Check In: Deepening Your Check In\nJune – Reflective Listening\n\n\nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nThese sessions take place live and a recording will not be sent out after the sessions.
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/group-peer-support-gps-consultation-groups/2023-02-28/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20220920T024946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T185442Z
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SUMMARY:Drop In Perinatal Mental Health Training & Consultation for WA state Non-Clinical Providers
DESCRIPTION:Open to all providers based in Washington state. \nPS-WA is excited to offer a new learning and consultation opportunity for professionals who are not mental health professionals.  This small group consultation will provide a community of practice for professionals who often find themselves holding clients during the perinatal period who may be experiencing perinatal mental health needs.  Consultation will be a combination of  clinical case consultation\, additional learning on specific topics such as different perinatal mental health experiences\, introducing and talking about perinatal mental health with clients\, using screening tools\, finding community resources and more.   \nThis training and consultation opportunity will be mostly discussion\, please come with questions\, case consults\, and more.  Ideal for any professional working with childbearing people – home visitors\, case managers\, WIC\, public health\,  lactation supporters\, midwives\, doulas\, early childhood providers\, and more. \nDates & Time: Every 2nd Wednesday beginning October 12th for 9 months from 2pm-3pm PST. \n2023: Jan 11th\, Feb 8th\, March 8th\, April 12th\, May 10th\, June 7 \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: FREE \nREGISTER NOW\nTrainer: Michelle Anderson\, LMHC\, PMH-C \nThese virtual trainings are live and we will not be sending out a recording. Drop ins are available for each session. \nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nMichelle Anderson\, LMHC\, PMH-C\, is the owner of Mobile Mama Strategies\, a group counseling practice based in Bellingham\, Washington that focuses on Therapy\, Training for providers and Tools for Motherhood. Additionally\, Michelle is a trainer and consultant for Perinatal Support Washington\, teaching their 10-month long Advanced PMH Training and Consultation courses. In her work over the last 15 years\, Michelle has designed simple and effective Tools for Mothers (and parents) based on a trauma-informed\, mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach. You can find more information about Michelle and Mobile Mama at www.MobileMama.com \nSchedule of Topics \nJan – Birth trauma \nFeb – Medications during pregnancy and lactation \nMarch – Perinatal loss: miscarriage\, stillbirth\, preparing for pregnancy after loss and risk for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. \nApril – Breastfeeding \nMay – Supporting parents during and after the NICU \nJune – Special considerations for sexual abuse survivors and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders\, birth issues and parenting issue
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/perinatal-mental-health-training-consultation-for-wa-state-non-clinical-providers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230130T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20230103T210253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T204611Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health & Attachment During Pregnancy Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, Jan 30\, 2023 \nTime: 11:30am-1:00pm PST \nCost: FREE \nLocation: Zoom \nPresenter: Lauren Perez\, PsyD \nMental health experiences during the perinatal period can vary and impact the attachment to the baby. In this conversation\, together we will aim to consider the impact of the pregnant person’s mental health and their attachment to the growing baby in a dyadic model. We will think together about a multidisciplinary team of supports in the health care system and ways to collaborate. We will hold in mind community-based practices serving a multicultural population of pregnant people and their babies\, newborns\, young children\, and caregivers. \nTogether we will acknowledge the vulnerabilities of the people served and discuss non-didactic psychoeducation\, anticipatory guidance\, trauma informed practices and culturally attuned interventions\, with a social justice lens. Lastly\, we will discuss the types of services\, a single service offering (one-time visit) or ongoing service offering providing knowledge of perinatal stages\, prematurity\, and typical development of children and exposure to a range of risks\, protective factors\, and biopsychosocial influences on developmental outcomes. \n*This Webinar is useful for all providers who come into contact with perinatal clients from pre-conception through parenthood. \nREGISTER NOW\nThis webinar does not provide any Continuing Education Units (CEUs). \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on the Perinatal Support WA webinar page.  If you cannot attend in person\, you do not need to register.  Recording will be uploaded approximately 1 month after the training. \nThis free webinar is available to anyone working with families during the perinatal period and is offered by Perinatal Support WA through a grant from Strengthening Families Washington at the Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families (DCYF). \nLauren Perez\, PsyD\nLauren is a licensed clinical psychologist that provides reflective facilitation and training; infant\, perinatal\, child therapy and is rostered in child-parent psychotherapy; infant and early childhood mental health consultation; and perinatal mental health and reproductive justice services both within inpatient and outpatient services\, as well as other community settings. As a bilingual and bicultural Latina clinician\, she provides trauma informed and culturally responsive direct services\, consultation\, and reflective facilitation in both English and Spanish.
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/mental-health-and-attachment-during-pregnancy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training,Webinars
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20220719T210951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T232930Z
UID:10014934-1674637200-1674838800@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Group Peer Support (GPS) Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION:This 2.5 day training is open to experienced and first time group leaders. Providers of services to ALL parents are invited to participate in this training. \nGPS Group Peer Support© is an evidence-informed group model that will give you the map to support parents in your community. GPS for Parents© is an empowering group experience that provides a place for parents to address the challenges they face\, hear from others on the path\, gain perspective and strength\, and chart a course through challenging times. \nThis model can be used in a wide variety of settings including those running postpartum support groups\, breast/chest feeding groups\, psychoeducational groups for parents with kids 0-3\, for families in the NICU\, perinatal loss groups\, and any group in which parents are asked to share and listen. \nPlease know that this is a highly interactive and participatory training.  Learning to create and hold a group space requires learning what it is feels like to be in community with one another and be present.  Learners should plan to be at the whole training\,  video on for interactive portions\, with limited multi-tasking.  In our busy world\, and with online trainings\, it can be very tempting to think that we can do more than one thing. Please give yourself and the community off learners a gift of allowing yourself to be with us each day\, fully\, and engaged. \nDates and Times: \nWednesday\, January 25th\, 2023\, 9am-5:00pm PST \nThursday\, January 26th\,  9am-5:00pm PST \nFriday\, January 27th\, 9am-12:30pm PST \nMust attend all days \nPresenters: \nMia Edidin\, LICSW & Crystal Gurney \nLocation: Zoom \nYOU WILL: \n\n Learn how to provide an evidence-informed model that incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy\, motivational interviewing\, mindfulness-based stress reduction and psychosocial education in a warm and accessible group model\n Learn group leadership skills to provide trauma-informed\, empowering group environments through both didactic and experiential learning modalities\n Explore cultural messages and myths that can undermine confidence\, competence and mental health\n Learn how to provide a population and culturally sensitive\, group model for diverse communities\n Include the values and soul of your community into the heart of GPS Group Peer Support©\n Merge GPS Group Peer Support© with already-existing educational curricula and learning objectives to enhance deeper engagement \n\nContinuing Education Information: \n\n15.25 CEUs approved for LICWs\, LMHCs\, and LMFTs.\nThis Program has been approved for 15.25 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers\, Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists by the Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work.\n15.25 Contact hours available for RNs\nProvider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 15.25 contact hours\n\nCost: \n$420 General Registration \n$395 PS-WA Member \n$266 Current PS-WA Volunteer \nThere are very limited amount of spots available.  If the training is full please add yourself to the waitlist and we will do our best to get everyone in. \nScholarship information: \nLimited Scholarships available for WA State providers who meet the following requirements: \n\n Work within communities who have historically been underserved and have the necessary connection to serve families in those communities.\n Have concrete plans to start a group within 6 months.\n\nFull and partial scholarships are available. To apply please follow this link to the application. \nDeadline to apply: January 6\, 2023 \nIn the application you will be asked to write a brief statement about how this training will be used in your practice\, how you plan to provide services to underserved communities\, and how you hope this training will impact your community or community you serve. Please be sure to include details about how you meet the 3 criteria listed in the application. \nREGISTER NOW\nIf you wish to receive a printed manual prior to the training you must be registered by January 16th. \nThis is a live virtual training and a recording will not be sent out after the training\, please only register if you are able to attend the training in its entirety. \nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nGPS for Parents© is based on over 15 years of model development by both Annette Cycon and Liz Friedman in their work as the co-founders of MotherWomans Postpartum Support Initiative and through their development of the MotherWoman Support Group Model.
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/gps-jan2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230124T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20211008T194815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T173445Z
UID:10014093-1674556200-1674561600@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Group Peer Support (GPS) Consultation Groups FREE - TUESDAYS
DESCRIPTION:Every fourth Tuesday (10:30am-12pm PST) \nFREE monthly consultation groups for those who have attended a Group Peer Support training through Perinatal Support Washington. \nOur monthly consultations are led by one of our master GPS trainers and are both a chance to get support as a care provider\, deepen facilitators comfort and knowledge of using the GPS model\, and also receive consultation and support for managing difficult situations in groups.  Groups start by being in the model experientially with a GPS check in and then move into learning and consultation on various topics such as crisis planning\, identifying facilitation styles\, workshopping new ‘Reality of Parenting’ statements and corresponding principles and check in question\, and more. Consultation is open to anyone who has taken a GPS training through PS-WA or a current co-facilitator of WA state group using the GPS model. New and experienced facilitators welcome. You may choose to attend any session(s). \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: FREE \nFacilitators: Mia Edidin\, LICSW & Crystal Gurney \nDates: \n*Every fourth Tuesday (10:30am-12pm PST) \n2023: Jan 24th\, Feb 28th\, March 28th\, April 25th\, May 23rd\, June 27th \nTopics: \n\nJanuary – Activities You Can Do in Group\nFebruary – Hear from Experienced Group Facilitators\nMarch – Reality of Parenting Topics\nApril – Crisis Planning\nMay – Facilitator Check In: Deepening Your Check In\nJune – Reflective Listening\n\n\nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nThese sessions take place live and a recording will not be sent out after the sessions.
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/group-peer-support-gps-consultation-groups/2023-01-24/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
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GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20220729T205423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T200043Z
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SUMMARY:Drop in Perinatal Mental Health Training & Consultation for Non-Clinical Providers
DESCRIPTION:This training is open to non-clinical providers who practice in Island\, Skagit and Whatcom counties. \nDrop ins welcome for providers in these counties. Email training@perinatalsupport.org for drop in information. \nPS-WA is excited to offer a new learning and consultation opportunity for professionals who are not mental health professionals.  This small group consultation will provide a community of practice for professionals who often find themselves holding clients during the perinatal period who may be experiencing perinatal mental health needs.  Consultation will be a combination of  clinical case consultation\, additional learning on specific topics such as different perinatal mental health experiences\, introducing and talking about perinatal mental health with clients\, using screening tools\, finding community resources and more.   \nThis training and consultation opportunity will be mostly discussion\, please come with questions\, case consults\, and more.  Ideal for any professional working with childbearing people- home visitors\, case managers\, WIC\, public health\,  lactation supporters\, midwives\, doulas\, early childhood providers\, and more. \nDates & Time: Every 2nd Tuesday beginning September 13th for 9 months from 2pm-3pm PST. \n2023: Jan 10th\, Feb 14th\, March 14th\, April 11th\, May 9th. \nJan – Birth trauma \nFeb – Medications during pregnancy and lactation \nMarch – Perinatal loss: miscarriage\, stillbirth\, preparing for pregnancy after loss and risk for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. \nApril – Breastfeeding \nMay – Supporting parents during and after the NICU \nJune – Special considerations for sexual abuse survivors and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders\, birth issues and parenting issue \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: FREE \nTrainer: Michelle Anderson\, LMHC\, PMH-C \nThese virtual trainings are live and we will not be sending out a recording. Drop ins are available for each session. Please email training@perinatalsupport.org to receive the link to drop in. \nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nMichelle Anderson\, LMHC\, PMH-C\, is the owner of Mobile Mama Strategies\, a group counseling practice based in Bellingham\, Washington that focuses on Therapy\, Training for providers and Tools for Motherhood. Additionally\, Michelle is a trainer and consultant for Perinatal Support Washington\, teaching their 10-month long Advanced PMH Training and Consultation courses. In her work over the last 15 years\, Michelle has designed simple and effective Tools for Mothers (and parents) based on a trauma-informed\, mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach. You can find more information about Michelle and Mobile Mama at www.MobileMama.com
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/pmh-non-clinical-sept2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20220727T193839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T141157Z
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SUMMARY:Best Practices in Prevention\, Identification & Treatment of Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
DESCRIPTION:This training is open to Washington state providers. A limited number of spots available for King County providers. \nLearn how to effectively identify and screen parents experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. This two-day training is appropriate for a range of providers\, including OBs\, pediatricians\, midwives\, RNs\, social workers\, mental health therapists\, doulas\, public health employees\, home visitors\, IBCLCs\, and more. \nLocation: Zoom \nTrainers: Heidi Koss\, LMHC and Leslie Butterfield\, PhD \nDates:\nMonday\, November 7th – 9am-5pm PST\nMonday\, November 14th – 9am-5pm PST \nPlease Note:\n \n\nThis training is similar to our Perinatal Mental Health for Home Visitors Training and our Promoting Parental Resilience Training. If you have attended either of these\, please don’t register for this training as they cover similar content.\nTo participate in this training you must attend live\, the training will not be recorded.\n\nThis free training is offered by Perinatal Support WA through a grant from Strengthening Families Washington at the Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families (DCYF). \nObjectives of this training:\nDay 1: Basic Topics \n\nUnderstand the “real” transition to parenthood.\nKnow the spectrum of perinatal mental health disorders.\nKnow the risk factors for PMADs.\nKnow key prevention strategies.\nUnderstand high risk populations and health disparities.\nBecome knowledgeable about the impacts of perinatal mental health on families and communities.\nKnow the components of a treatment plan.\nBe able to effectively talk about\, and screen new/expectant parents for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.\n\nDay 2: Advanced Topics \n\nUnderstand the impact of birth experiences on postpartum emotional health.\nBecome knowledgeable about risk and symptoms for partners and fathers.\nBecome knowledgeable about psychiatric medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding.\nBecome knowledgeable about supporting families in the NICU\nBecome knowledgeable about feeding issues and perinatal mental health.\nUnderstand the impact on infant and children.\nUnderstand impacts on partners and relationships.\n\nREGISTER NOW\nContinuing Education Credit: \n\n12.5 CEUs approved for MSWs\, MAs\, MFTs.\nThis Program has been approved for 12.5 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers\, Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists by the Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work.\n12.5 Contact hours approved for RNs: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 12.5 contact hours.\nThis training also meets the training requirements for the national Perinatal Mental Health Certification through Postpartum Support International.\n\nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nThis is a live virtual training and a recording will not be sent out after the training\, please only register if you are able to attend the training in its entirety. \nAbout the Speakers:\nHeidi Koss\, LMHC is a psychotherapist in private practice\, serving individuals\, couples and families\, with an emphasis on pregnancy and postpartum mood disorders\, birth trauma\, as well as treating other related birth issues. \nHeidi has contributed to the field of perinatal mental health in many ways over her career. She is the Co-Founder of the Northwest Association for Postpartum Support (NAPS). She served on the WA state leadership advisory committee for the Speak Up When You’re Down Postpartum Depression Awareness Campaign and has been an instructor at the Seattle Midwifery School for their PPMD course. She has collaborated on a PPMD training curriculum with the University of WA School of Nursing Infant Mental Health and Development Program and the Washington State Department of Health First Steps Division. She has been a Certified Postpartum Doula and Certified Lactation Educator for over twelve years\, and the recipient of the prestigious DONA International Penny Simkin Award in 2006. Heidi is also the proud mother of 2 beautiful daughters. \nLeslie Butterfield\, PhD is a clinical psychologist who specializes in pregnancy and postpartum issues. At her Seattle\, WA private practice she works with moms and couples struggling with pregnancy and neonatal loss\, the transition to parenthood\, pregnancy and postpartum mood disorders\, and birth related trauma.  Additionally\, she has designed and taught the counseling skills curriculum for Seattle Midwifery School and Bastyr Naturopathic University’s Department of Midwifery for the past 15 years. \nIn her capacity as an educator\, Leslie has provided trainings and consultations to: University of Washington; Singapore KKH Hospital for Women; AWHONN (Association of Womens Health\, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses); Marcé Society; PALS (Pacific Association of Labor Support); API (Attachment Parenting International)\, NAPS (Northwest Association for Postpartum Support)\, Catholic Charities\, Planned Parenthood\, and others.  Recently she has served on the board of PATTCh (Prevention and Treatment of Traumatic Childbirth) as Vice President\, and Perinatal Support Washington as the former chair and current board member.
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/best-practices-2day-nov2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221012T103000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20220802T004200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T141129Z
UID:10014937-1665565200-1665570600@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:10 Week Perinatal Mental Health Training Series
DESCRIPTION:This 10 week series offers a forum to learn from an experienced perinatal mental health specialist\, delving into weekly topic areas through training and case study discussions.  \nThis training is suitable for all mental health practitioners. The training groups require a 10 week long commitment. Each session will be 1.5 hours long and will consist of training on a specific PMAD topic. There will be a focus on a case study related to the week’s topic in order to highlight and incorporate the knowledge and skills learned through the reading and the training.  \nDates and times:   9:00 – 10:30am\, Wednesdays: \nOctober 12\, 19\, 26 \nNovember 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 \nDecember 7\, 14\, 2022 \nLocation:  Zoom \nTrainers: Mia Edidin\, LICSW and guest speakers \nContinuing Education Units:  \n\n15 CEU’s approved for LICSWs\, LMHCs\, and LMFTs\nThis Program has been approved for 15 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers\, Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists by the Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work.\n15 Contact hours available for RNs. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 15 contact hours\nThis training is approved as an advanced course for the Postpartum Support International Certification in Perinatal Mental Health.\nContinuing Education is provided by Perinatal Support of Washington at the completion of the program.  CEUs are based on attendance (1.5 CEUs per meeting).\nFor missed sessions\, a comprehension test of 80% correct answers is required. Recordings will be available.\n\nCourse Outline: \nWeek 1 – Adjustment issues\, maternal shoulds and shame issues in American society \nWeek 2 – Perinatal Depression \nWeek 3 –  Anxiety – Intrusive and scary thoughts\, OCD\, OCD and scary thoughts \nWeek 4 – Perinatal management of bipolar disorder and postpartum psychosis \nWeek 5 – Birth trauma \nWeek 6 – Medications during pregnancy and lactation \nWeek 7 – Perinatal loss: miscarriage\, stillbirth\, preparing for pregnancy after loss and risk for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. \nWeek 8 – Breastfeeding \nWeek 9 – Supporting parents during and after the NICU \nWeek 10 – Special considerations for sexual abuse survivors and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders\, birth issues and parenting issues.  \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand how to accurately identify\, assess and treat perinatal depression.\nUnderstand how to accurately identify\, assess and treat perinatal anxiety.\nUnderstand how to accurately identify\, assess and treat adjustment issues.\nUnderstand how to accurately identify\, assess and treat perinatal bipolar disorder and postpartum psychosis.\nUnderstand how to accurately identify\, assess and treat birth trauma.\nUnderstand when breastfeeding is protective and when it is a risk factor for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.\nUnderstand how perinatal loss impacts the risk for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.\nUnderstand the special considerations for perinatal medication management.\nUnderstand how to accurately identify\, assess and treat sexual abuse survivors for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.\n\nCost: \n$412 General Registration \n$335 PS-WA Member \n$206 Current PS-WA Volunteer \nScholarship information:\nLimited Scholarships available for Washington state providers who meet the following requirements:\n1. Take 1 or more Medicaid (Apple Health) plans and\n2. Agree to continue to take new clients with Apple Health plans for a year.\n3. Work within communities who have historically been underserved and have the necessary connection to serve families in those communities. \nFull and partial scholarships are available. To apply please follow this link to the application.\nDeadline to apply: September 14\, 2022 \nIn the application you will be asked to write a brief statement about how this training will be used in your practice\, how you plan to provide services to underserved communities\, and how you hope this training will impact your community or community you serve. Please be sure to include details about how you meet the 3 criteria listed in the application. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/10-week-pmh-oct2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20220708T163932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T141403Z
UID:10014931-1665478800-1665766800@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Group Peer Support (GPS) Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION:This 2.5 day training is open to experienced and first time group leaders. Providers of services to ALL parents are invited to participate in this training. \nGPS Group Peer Support© is an evidence-informed group model that will give you the map to support parents in your community. GPS for Parents© is an empowering group experience that provides a place for parents to address the challenges they face\, hear from others on the path\, gain perspective and strength\, and chart a course through challenging times. \nThis model can be used in a wide variety of settings including those running postpartum support groups\, breast/chest feeding groups\, psychoeducational groups for parents with kids 0-3\, for families in the NICU\, perinatal loss groups\, and any group in which parents are asked to share and listen. \nPlease know that this is a highly interactive and participatory training.  Learning to create and hold a group space requires learning what it is feels like to be in community with one another and be present.  Learners should plan to be at the whole training\,  video on for interactive portions\, with limited multi-tasking.  In our busy world\, and with online trainings\, it can be very tempting to think that we can do more than one thing. Please give yourself and the community off learners a gift of allowing yourself to be with us each day\, fully\, and engaged. \nDates and Times: \nTuesday\, October 11th\, 2022\, 9am-5:00pm PST \nThursday\, October 13th\,  9am-5:00pm PST \nFriday\, October 14th\, 9am-12:30pm PST \nMust attend all days \nPresenters: \nMia Edidin\, LICSW & Crystal Gurney \nLocation: Zoom \nYOU WILL: \n\n Learn how to provide an evidence-informed model that incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy\, motivational interviewing\, mindfulness-based stress reduction and psychosocial education in a warm and accessible group model\n Learn group leadership skills to provide trauma-informed\, empowering group environments through both didactic and experiential learning modalities\n Explore cultural messages and myths that can undermine confidence\, competence and mental health\n Learn how to provide a population and culturally sensitive\, group model for diverse communities\n Include the values and soul of your community into the heart of GPS Group Peer Support©\n Merge GPS Group Peer Support© with already-existing educational curricula and learning objectives to enhance deeper engagement \n\nContinuing Education Information: \n\n15.25 CEUs approved for LICWs\, LMHCs\, and LMFTs\nThis Program has been approved for 15.25 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers\, Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists by the Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work.\n15.25 Contact hours available for RNs\nProvider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 15.25 contact hours\n\nCost: \n$360 General Registration \n$335 PS-WA Member \n$206 Current PS-WA Volunteer \nThere are very limited amount of spots available.  If the training is full please add yourself to the waitlist and we will do our best to get everyone in. \nScholarship information: \nLimited Scholarships available for WA State providers who meet the following requirements: \n\n Work within communities who have historically been underserved and have the necessary connection to serve families in those communities.\n Have concrete plans to start a group within 6 months.\n\nFull and partial scholarships are available. To apply please follow this link to the application. \nDeadline to apply: September 9\, 2022 \nIn the application you will be asked to write a brief statement about how this training will be used in your practice\, how you plan to provide services to underserved communities\, and how you hope this training will impact your community or community you serve. Please be sure to include details about how you meet the 3 criteria listed in the application. \nREGISTER NOW\nIf you wish to receive a printed manual prior to the training you must be registered by October 4th. \nThis is a live virtual training and a recording will not be sent out after the training\, please only register if you are able to attend the training in its entirety. \nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nGPS for Parents© is based on over 15 years of model development by both Annette Cycon and Liz Friedman in their work as the co-founders of MotherWomans Postpartum Support Initiative and through their development of the MotherWoman Support Group Model.
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/gps-oct-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220914T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20220629T224642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T141427Z
UID:10014930-1663146000-1663153200@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:10 Month Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Training & Case Consultation
DESCRIPTION:FOR: Mental Health Therapists in WA state \nThis 10 month series offers a forum to learn from experienced perinatal mental health specialists\, delving into PMH topic areas through both didactic training and case study discussions. If you have attended our 2 day Best Practices in Prevention\, Identification\, and Treatment of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Training\, this 10 month training is a great next step in continuing to learn about perinatal mental health issues. \nThis training is suitable for all mental health practitioners and requires a 10 month commitment. Each session will be 2 hours long and will consist of:  1 hour training on a specific PMAD topic and 1 hour of case consultation.  Case consultation will help clinicians implement and incorporate the knowledge and skills learned through the reading and the training. \nTrainer:  Michelle Anderson\, LMHC\, PMH-C \nDates and times:  2nd Wednesday of the month beginning September 14th @9am-11am PST\n\n2022: September 14th\, October 12th\, November 9th\, December 14th\n2023: January 11th\, February 8th\, March 8th\, April 12th\, May 10th\, *June 7th (first Wednesday) \nLocation: Zoom \nContinuing Education  \n\n20 CEUs approved for LICSWs\, LMHCs\, and LMFTs.\nThis Program has been approved for 20 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers\, Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists by the Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work.\nThis training is approved as an advanced course for the Postpartum Support International Certification in Perinatal Mental Health.\nContinuing Education is provided by Perinatal Support of Washington at the completion of the program.  CEUs are based on attendance (2 CEUs per 2 hour meeting).\n\nCost: $75/consult session \n\nTo reserve your spot please pay $150 and make monthly payments\, or pay in full ($750)\nIf you choose to make monthly payments you will be required to set up an auto payment via credit card. You will receive an invoice on November 1st. Please set up the automatic credit card payment when you receive that invoice and your credit card will be automatically charged on the first of every month starting in November and ending in June.\nThe consult groups require a commitment of all 10 monthly consultation meetings.\n\nREGISTER TODAY\nCourse Outline: (please note all topics will be covered but might move around) \n    Month 1 – Adjustment issues\, maternal shoulds and shame issues in American society \n    Month 2 – Perinatal Depression \n    Month 3 –  Anxiety – Intrusive and scary thoughts\, OCD\, OCD and scary thoughts \n    Month 4 – Perinatal management of bipolar disorder and postpartum psychosis. \n    Month 5 – Birth trauma \n    Month 6 – Breastfeeding \n    Month 7 – Perinatal loss: miscarriage\, stillbirth\, preparing for pregnancy after loss and risk for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. \n    Month 8 – Medications during pregnancy and lactation. \n    Month 9 – Supporting parents during and after the NICU \n    Month 10 – Special considerations for sexual abuse survivors and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders\, birth issues and parenting issues.  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand how to accurately identify\, assess and treat perinatal depression\, perinatal anxiety\, adjustment issues\, perinatal bipolar disorder\, postpartum psychosis and birth trauma.\nUnderstand when breastfeeding is protective and when it is a risk factor for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.\nUnderstand how perinatal loss impacts the risk for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.\nUnderstand the special considerations for perinatal medication management.\nUnderstand how to accurately identify\, assess and treat  sexual abuse survivors for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.\n\nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nEligibility: \nMust have taken one of the listed (or an equivalent perinatal Mental Health 2-day training) in the last 1-2 years:\n– Promoting Parental Resilience (PS-WA)\n– 1 or 2-Day Best Practices in Prevention\, Identification and Treatment of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PS-WA)\n– PSI’s 2 Day PMAD training\n– 2020/2021 Mom Perinatal Mental Health Training \n5 scholarships are available. In order to apply\, you must meet the following criteria: \n\nBe a master’s level mental health clinician IN Whatcom County in a position to provide direct counseling services.\nAccept Apple Health and Medicaid insurance\nHave the capacity to enroll new clients in 2022-23\n\nThe deadline to apply for a scholarship is August 15. Applicants will be notified regarding a decision by August 22. \nAPPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP HERE. \nAbout the trainer: \nMichelle Anderson: Michelle Anderson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and is Perinatal Mental Health Certified. She is the owner of Mobile Mama Therapy\, Whatcom County’s Perinatal Mental Health Specialists\, located in Bellingham\, WA. Michelle provides counseling to women through their winding journey of motherhood as well as supervision\, consultation and training related to perinatal mental health throughout the Pacific Northwest.
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/10-month-advanced-perinatal-mental-health-training-case-consultation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220913T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20220708T171251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T141340Z
UID:10014932-1662973200-1663086600@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Peer/Parent Support Training
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to effectively identify\, support and care for parents experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. \nThis two-day training is appropriate for a range of providers who work with childbearing people including peers\, home visitors\, doulas\, community health workers\, case managers\, SUD providers\, midwives\, and more.   \nThis training is developed by Perinatal Support WA to help direct service providers support parents who are currently experiencing or are at risk for perinatal mental health complications in a 1:1 model. This training is designed for peers or care providers who are not mental health providers and provides training in culturally respectful screening\, evidenced based behavioral health support appropriate for non-mental health providers. This training will be followed by monthly consultation calls to create a community of practice\,  support additional learning\, and practice skills introduced in this two day training.   \nLocation: Zoom \nFacilitators: Mia Edidin\, LICSW & Crystal Gurney \nDates: Monday-Tuesday\, September 12-13\, 2022 \nTime: 9:00am-4:30pm PST \nTraining Objectives: \n\nProvide meaningful and respectful screening\nEffectively make referrals and support parents to access resources\nLearn to create culturally attuned wellness plans that include effective self-care and wellness strategies to treat perinatal mental health complications\nIntroduce and discuss mental health care in culturally respectful ways\nIntroduce and teach coping skills and activities appropriate to common perinatal mental health concerns.  \nListen to and support families with barriers or reservations about formal mental health therapy\nWalk with families as they navigate complicated mental health care systems\n\nREGISTER NOW\nContinuing Education Credit: \n\n11.75 CEUs approved for MSWs\, MAs\, MFTs.\nThis Program has been approved for 11.75 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers\, Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists by the Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work.\n11.75 Contact hours approved for RNs: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 11.75 contact hours.\n\nCOST: \n$275 General Registration \n$225 PS-WA Member \nWith funding from Best Starts for Kids Initiative\, we are able to provide King Co based programs attendance free of charge\,  please complete this application form. Applications will be reviewed beginning August 15th\, and we will review applications on a rolling basis until the training is full.  Please apply early. \nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nThis is a live virtual training and a recording will not be sent out after the training\, please only register if you are able to attend the training in its entirety.
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/peer-parent-support-training-sept2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20220331T170959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T184307Z
UID:10014653-1656061200-1656090000@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Perinatal Mental Health Support\, Engagement\, Screening & Referrals (Okanogan County)
DESCRIPTION:For WA state providers who practice in Okanogan County. \nThis training will provide an overview of the spectrum of perinatal mental health and how the pandemic has impacted families and providers.  Attendees will learn how to effectively screen moms and dads\, how to make effective referrals when there are few mental health resources\, and how to talk with parents about their mental health and support parents in making choices about their mental health. This training is appropriate for a range of providers who work with parents and people in the perinatal period including peers\, home visitors\, doulas\, community health workers and midwives. \nDate: June 24\, 2022 \nTime: 9am-5pm PST \nTrainer: Heidi Koss\, LMHC \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: FREE \nTraining Objectives: \n\nIntroduce and discuss the spectrum of mental health disorders\nUnderstand the “real” transition to parenthood\nAssess and screen parents and partners for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders by identifying symptoms\nIdentify experiences that increase risk\nEffectively make referrals and support parents to access resources\nLearn about the importance of self-care\, wellness and social support\n\nRegister Now\n  \nContinuing Education Credit: \n\n6.5 CEUs approved for MSWs\, MAs\, MFTs.\nThis Program has been approved for 6.5 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers\, Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists by the Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work.\n6.5 Contact hours approved for RNs: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 6.5 contact hours.\n\nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nThis is a live virtual training and a recording will not be sent out after the training\, please only register if you are able to attend the training in its entirety. \nAbout the Speaker: \nHeidi Koss\, LMHC is a psychotherapist in private practice\, serving individuals\, couples and families\, with an emphasis on pregnancy and postpartum mood disorders\, birth trauma\, as well as treating other related birth issues. \nHeidi has contributed to the field of perinatal mental health in many ways over her career. She is the Co-Founder of the Northwest Association for Postpartum Support (NAPS). She served on the WA state leadership advisory committee for the Speak Up When Youre Down Postpartum Depression Awareness Campaign and has been an instructor at the Seattle Midwifery School for their PPMD course. She has collaborated on a PPMD training curriculum with the University of WA School of Nursing Infant Mental Health and Development Program and the Washington State Department of Health First Steps Division. She has been a Certified Postpartum Doula and Certified Lactation Educator for over twelve years\, and the recipient of the prestigious DONA International Penny Simkin Award in 2006. Heidi is also the proud mother of 2 beautiful daughters. \nThis free training is offered by Perinatal Support WA through a grant from Strengthening Families Washington at the Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families (DCYF).
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/okanogan-county-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Okanogan,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20220510T175236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T141449Z
UID:10014852-1655283600-1655312400@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Best Practices in Prevention\, Identification & Treatment of Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders for East African Parents
DESCRIPTION:For WA state providers who serve East African families. This training will provide an overview of the spectrum of perinatal mental health through a cultural lense & how the pandemic has impacted the East African community. Attendees will learn how to effectively screen parents\, how to make effective referrals when there are few mental health resources\, & how to talk with parents about their mental health & support parents in making choices about their mental health. This training is appropriate for a range of professionals who work with East African parents & people in the perinatal period including pediatricians\, primary care providers\, RNs\, therapists\, peers\, home visitors\, doulas\, community health workers & midwives. \nDate: June 15\, 2022 \nTime: 9am-5pm PST \nTrainer: Dr. Sayida Peprah\, PsyD \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: FREE \nTraining Objectives: \n\nIntroduce and discuss the spectrum of mental health disorders through a cultural lens\nUnderstand the “real” transition to parenthood\nAssess and screen parents and partners for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders by identifying symptoms\nIdentify experiences that increase risk\nEffectively make referrals and support parents to access resources\nLearn about the importance of self-care\, wellness and social support\n\nRegister Now\nContinuing Education Credit: \n\n6.5 CEUs approved for MSWs\, MAs\, MFTs.\nThis Program has been approved for 6.5 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers\, Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists by the Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work.\n6.5 Contact hours approved for RNs: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 6.5 contact hours.\n\nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nThis is a live virtual training and a recording will not be sent out after the training\, please only register if you are able to attend the training in its entirety. \nAbout the Speaker: \nDr. Sayida Peprah is both a licensed clinical psychologist and trained birth doula. She specializes in multicultural psychology\, trauma\, suicide prevention and maternal mental health. Dr. Sayida has a multifaceted career as a psychologist having worked in community-based\, in-home\, psychiatric hospital\, correctional and private practice settings. She is also a trainer and consultant on topics of cultural humility\, implicit bias and trauma as they impact mental and maternal health. Dr. Sayida is the founder of the non-profit organization Diversity Uplifts\, Inc. Dr. Sayida’s work in maternal health include serving as a doula trainer/mentor\, maternal mental health and cultural competency consultant for perinatal health programs in Southern California (Frontline Doulas\, Sankofa Birthworkers Collective). Dr. Sayida is also an active member of the Black Women Birthing Justice Collective and a Collaborator with the Black Mamas Matter Alliance\, promoting research\, education and community-based services to positively transform birthing experiences of black families. Dr. Sayida has served and\ncontinues to serve on advisory committees to improve maternal health including the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (Maternal Suicide Review Committee 2018-2019 & Maternal Mortality Review Committee 2020- Present)\, Perinatal Equity Initiative\nCommittees of San Bernardino and Riverside County (2019- Present)\, and others aimed at identifying key risks and opportunities for quality improvement and prevention around disparities. Dr. Sayida is dedicated to contributing her expertise to uplift the community and improve the effectiveness of health care and social support services. \nThis free training is offered by Perinatal Support WA through a grant from Strengthening Families Washington at the Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families (DCYF).
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/best-practices-in-prevention-identification-treatment-of-perinatal-mood-anxiety-disorders-for-east-african-parents/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20220215T220341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T141804Z
UID:10014647-1654506000-1655139600@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Best Practices in Prevention\, Identification & Treatment of Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
DESCRIPTION:This training is open to Washington state providers. A limited number of spots available for King County providers. \nLearn how to effectively identify and screen parents experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. This two-day training is appropriate for a range of providers\, including OBs\, pediatricians\, midwives\, RNs\, social workers\, mental health therapists\, doulas\, public health employees\, home visitors\, IBCLCs\, and more. \n  \nLocation: Zoom \nTrainers: Heidi Koss\, LMHC and Leslie Butterfield\, PhD \nDates:\nMonday\, June 6th – 9am-5pm PST\nMonday\, June 13th – 9am-5pm PST \nPlease Note:\n \n\nThis training is similar to our Perinatal Mental Health for Home Visitors Training and our Promoting Parental Resilience Training. If you have attended either of these\, please don’t register for this training as they cover similar content.\nTo participate in this training you must attend live\, the training will not be recorded.\n\nThis free training is offered by Perinatal Support WA through a grant from Strengthening Families Washington at the Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families (DCYF). \nObjectives of this training:\nDay 1: Basic Topics \n\nUnderstand the “real” transition to parenthood.\nKnow the spectrum of perinatal mental health disorders.\nKnow the risk factors for PMADs.\nKnow key prevention strategies.\nUnderstand high risk populations and health disparities.\nBecome knowledgeable about the impacts of perinatal mental health on families and communities.\nKnow the components of a treatment plan.\nBe able to effectively talk about\, and screen new/expectant parents for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.\n\nDay 2: Advanced Topics \n\nUnderstand the impact of birth experiences on postpartum emotional health.\nBecome knowledgeable about risk and symptoms for partners and fathers.\nBecome knowledgeable about psychiatric medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding.\nBecome knowledgeable about supporting families in the NICU\nBecome knowledgeable about feeding issues and perinatal mental health.\nUnderstand the impact on infant and children.\nUnderstand impacts on partners and relationships.\n\nREGISTER NOW\nContinuing Education Credit: \n\n12.5 CEUs approved for MSWs\, MAs\, MFTs.\nThis Program has been approved for 12.5 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers\, Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists by the Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work.\n12.5 Contact hours approved for RNs: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 12.5 contact hours.\nThis training also meets the training requirements for the national Perinatal Mental Health Certification through Postpartum Support International.\n\nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nThis is a live virtual training and a recording will not be sent out after the training\, please only register if you are able to attend the training in its entirety. \n  \nAbout the Speakers:\nHeidi Koss\, LMHC is a psychotherapist in private practice\, serving individuals\, couples and families\, with an emphasis on pregnancy and postpartum mood disorders\, birth trauma\, as well as treating other related birth issues. \nHeidi has contributed to the field of perinatal mental health in many ways over her career. She is the Co-Founder of the Northwest Association for Postpartum Support (NAPS). She served on the WA state leadership advisory committee for the Speak Up When Youre Down Postpartum Depression Awareness Campaign and has been an instructor at the Seattle Midwifery School for their PPMD course. She has collaborated on a PPMD training curriculum with the University of WA School of Nursing Infant Mental Health and Development Program and the Washington State Department of Health First Steps Division. She has been a Certified Postpartum Doula and Certified Lactation Educator for over twelve years\, and the recipient of the prestigious DONA International Penny Simkin Award in 2006. Heidi is also the proud mother of 2 beautiful daughters. \nLeslie Butterfield\, PhD is a clinical psychologist who specializes in pregnancy and postpartum issues. At her Seattle\, WA private practice she works with moms and couples struggling with pregnancy and neonatal loss\, the transition to parenthood\, pregnancy and postpartum mood disorders\, and birth related trauma.  Additionally\, she has designed and taught the counseling skills curriculum for Seattle Midwifery School and Bastyr Naturopathic Universitys Department of Midwifery for the past 15 years. \nIn her capacity as an educator\, Leslie has provided trainings and consultations to: University of Washington; Singapore KKH Hospital for Women; AWHONN (Association of Womens Health\, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses); Marcé Society; PALS (Pacific Association of Labor Support); API (Attachment Parenting International)\, NAPS (Northwest Association for Postpartum Support)\, Catholic Charities\, Planned Parenthood\, and others.  Recently she has served on the board of PATTCh (Prevention and Treatment of Traumatic Childbirth) as Vice President\, and Perinatal Support Washington as the former chair and current board member.
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/best-practices-2day-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220609T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20220411T221713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T141514Z
UID:10014655-1654246800-1654777800@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Perinatal Mental Health Best Practices (Whatcom County)
DESCRIPTION:Open to WA State Providers who practice in Whatcom County. \nThis 2 track training will provide the opportunity for clinical and non-clinical professionals to gain confidence in screening\, referrals\, and treatment of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADS).  \nCost: FREE \n  \nLocation: Zoom \nDates & Times: \nPerinatal Mental Health Best Practices in Screening & Referral (Session 1) \nFriday\, June 3\, 2022 9:00am – 12:30pm \nPerinatal Mental Health Best Practices in Screening and Referral will provide an overview of Perinatal Mental Health including risk factors\, screening\, and Whatcom Co referral options.  It’s designed for Early Intervention Providers\, Home Visitors and Mental Health Providers new to Perinatal Mental Health. \n  \nPerinatal Mental Health Treatment & Support (Session 2) \nThursday\, June 9\, 2022 9:00am – 12:30pm \nPerinatal Mental Health Treatment and Support is open to any professional interested in learning more about how to provide support to a parent.  The session will cover clinical topics such as using mindfulness\, CBT\, and self care to support parents emotional well being.  We will also provide an overview of traumatic birth\, impacts\, and interventions.  This session will have a clinical focus that is appropriate for mental health professionals who are new to perinatal mental health treatment\, and also non-clinical professionals interested in more advanced perinatal mental health topics.  Session 1 is a prerequisite for this training\, unless the attendee has taken a similar course through PS-WA or other perinatal mental health partner (PSI\, 2020 Mom\, etc).  \nTrainers: Meyleen Velasquez\, LICSW and Michelle Anderson\, LMHC\, PMH-C \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIntroduce and discuss the spectrum of mental health disorders\nScreen and assess parents and partners for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders by identifying symptoms\nIdentify experiences that increase risk\nEffectively make referrals and support parents to access resources\nLearn about traumatic birth\, impacts\, and interventions\nLearn about the importance of self-care\, wellness\, mindfulness\, CBT and social support\n\nA recording will be available to those registered. \nRegister Now\nContinuing Education Credit: \n\n6.5 CEUs approved for MSWs\, MAs\, MFTs.\nThis Program has been approved for 6.5 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers\, Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists by the Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work.\n6.5 Contact hours approved for RNs: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 6.5 contact hours.\n\nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nThis free training is offered by Perinatal Support WA through a grant from Strengthening Families Washington at the Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families (DCYF).
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/whatcom-county-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20220228T195158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T141740Z
UID:10014649-1652432400-1652461200@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Perinatal Mental Health & Substance Use in the Perinatal Period (Pierce County)
DESCRIPTION:This training is open to WA state providers who practice in Pierce County. \nLearn how to effectively identify and screen parents experiencing substance use disorders. This one-day training is appropriate for a range of providers\, including OBs\, pediatricians\, midwives\, RNs\, social workers\, mental health therapists\, doulas\, public health employees\, home visitors\, IBCLCs\, and more. \nTrainers: Nadedja Bespalova\, MD and Linda Segur (PCAP Regional Supervisor-Kitsap) \nCost: FREE \nLocation: Zoom \nDate: May 13\, 2022 \nTime: 9am-5pm PST \nTraining Objectives: \n\nLearn about the co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in the perinatal period.\nLearn how to screen and talk about substance use disorder in the perinatal period.\nLearn Motivational Interviewing skills to aid in conversation about screening and next steps for parents using substances.\nLearn how to make trusting relationships with a trauma informed lens with parents using substances.\nUnderstand Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) the interventions and support options for infants and parents.\nLearn about new initiatives in child welfare to better support parents accessing resources they need.\n\nContinuing Education Credit: \n\n6.5 CEUs approved for MSWs\, MAs\, MFTs.\nThis Program has been approved for 6.5 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers\, Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists by the Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work.\n6.5 Contact hours approved for RNs: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 6.5 contact hours.\n\nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nThis is a live virtual training and a recording will not be sent out after the training\, please only register if you are able to attend the training in its entirety. \nREGISTER NOW\nThis free training is offered by Perinatal Support WA through a grant from Strengthening Families Washington at the Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families (DCYF).
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/pierce-county-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220512T131500
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20220408T223617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T141537Z
UID:10014654-1652356800-1652361300@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Strategies for the Perinatal Period: Simple & Effective Tools to Use with Parents in this Season of Life Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 12\, 2022 \nTime: 12pm-1:15pm PST \nCost: FREE \nLocation: Zoom \nPresenter: Michelle Anderson\, LMHC\, PMH-C \nWhere do we start in our work with perinatal clients? We begin by meeting them exactly where they are\, offering support via mindfulness and simple interventions. This webinar will lay out the foundation of how and why we use mindfulness with this population and what that actually means and looks like. It will also provide concrete and simple tools to help parents develop structures and understanding to manage the transition to parenthood including: \n(1) How to assess and address their essential self-care\, \n(2) How to identify and apply the skills of self-regulation\, \n(3) How to manage mood and anxiety concerns with gentleness and ease. \nThese Mobile Mama Tools were designed and developed specifically for mothers and parents in the perinatal stage. \n*This Webinar is useful for all providers who come into contact with perinatal clients from pre-conception through parenthood. \nREGISTER NOW\nThis webinar does not provide any Continuing Education Units (CEUs). \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on the Perinatal Support WA webinar page.  If you cannot attend in person\, you do not need to register.  Recording will be uploaded approximately 1 month after the training. \nThis free webinar is available to anyone working with families during the perinatal period and is offered by Perinatal Support WA through a grant from Strengthening Families Washington at the Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families (DCYF). \nMichelle Anderson\, LMHC\, PMH-C\, is the owner of Mobile Mama Strategies\, a group counseling practice based in Bellingham\, Washington that focuses on Therapy\, Training for providers and Tools for Motherhood. Additionally\, Michelle is a trainer and consultant for Perinatal Support Washington\, teaching their 10-month long Advanced PMH Training and Consultation courses. In her work over the last 15 years\, Michelle has designed simple and effective Tools for Mothers (and parents) based on a trauma-informed\, mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach. You can find more information about Michelle and Mobile Mama at www.MobileMama.com
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/mindfulness-strategies-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training,Webinars
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20220228T195221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T141716Z
UID:10014648-1651827600-1651856400@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Perinatal Mental Health & Substance Use in the Perinatal Period (Clallam & Jefferson Counties)
DESCRIPTION:This training is open to WA state providers who practice in Clallam & Jefferson Counties. \nLearn how to effectively identify and screen parents experiencing substance use disorders. This one-day training is appropriate for a range of providers\, including OBs\, pediatricians\, midwives\, RNs\, social workers\, mental health therapists\, doulas\, public health employees\, home visitors\, IBCLCs\, and more. \nTrainers: Nadedja Bespalova\, MD and Linda Segur (PCAP Regional Supervisor-Kitsap) \nCost: FREE \nLocation: Zoom \nDate: May 6\, 2022 \nTime: 9am-5pm PST \nTraining Objectives: \n\nLearn about the co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in the perinatal period.\nLearn how to screen and talk about substance use disorder in the perinatal period.\nLearn Motivational Interviewing skills to aid in conversation about screening and next steps for parents using substances.\nLearn how to make trusting relationships with a trauma informed lens with parents using substances.\nUnderstand Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) the interventions and support options for infants and parents.\nLearn about new initiatives in child welfare to better support parents accessing resources they need.\n\nContinuing Education Credit: \n\n6.5 CEUs approved for MSWs\, MAs\, MFTs.\nThis Program has been approved for 6.5 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers\, Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists by the Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work.\n6.5 Contact hours approved for RNs: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 6.5 contact hours.\n\nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nThis is a live virtual training and a recording will not be sent out after the training\, please only register if you are able to attend the training in its entirety. \nREGISTER NOW\nThis free training is offered by Perinatal Support WA through a grant from Strengthening Families Washington at the Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families (DCYF).
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/clallam-jefferson-county-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064900
CREATED:20220301T180520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T184337Z
UID:10014651-1651222800-1651251600@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Best Practices in Prevention\, Identification & Treatment of Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (Klickitat & Skamania Counties)
DESCRIPTION:Open to WA state providers who practice in Klickitat and Skamania Counties\, as well as partners in Oregon who work closely with  Klickitat and Skamania families and systems.  \nThis training covers key concepts and practices in the prevention\, identification and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs)\, as well as how to  link parents to support and treatment.  In this training we will discuss the risk factors and etiology/symptomatology of PMADs\, high risk populations for experiencing PMADs\, medication in the perinatal period\, screening tools\, effective referral\, and resource and referrals.   \n  \n  \nTrainer: Meyleen Velasquez\, LICSW \nCost: FREE \nDate: Friday\, April 29 \nTime: 9am-5pm PST \nLocation: Zoom \nLearning Objectives: \nUpon completion of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nScreen a parent for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders by identifying at least three symptoms.\nScreen a parent for risk factors leading to perinatal mood and anxiety disorders by identifying at least four risk factors.\nDescribe medications used during pregnancy and breastfeeding to treat perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.\nLearn about local resources for new parent  support.\n\nPrimary Care Providers including physicians\, pediatricians\, family practice\, OBGYN\, midwives\, internists & more are invited to attend the 1:00-2:30pm session on screening for PMADs and effective referrals and resources. \nREGISTER NOW\nContinuing Education Credit: \n\n6.5 CEUs approved for MSWs\, MAs\, MFTs.\nThis Program has been approved for 6.5 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers\, Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists by the Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work.\n6.5 Contact hours approved for RNs: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 6.5 contact hours.\n\nThis free training is offered by Perinatal Support WA through a grant from Strengthening Families Washington at the Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families (DCYF). \nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nThis is a live virtual training and a recording will not be sent out after the training\, please only register if you are able to attend the training in its entirety.
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/klickitat-skamania-county-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Klickitat/Skamania,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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