Provider Training
When the Unexpected Happens: Prevention & Treatment of Traumatic Childbirth
Online**REGISTRATION IS CLOSED** Open to WA state providers with priority given to providers serving Lewis & Thurston Counties. This training will provide attendees the opportunity to learn about the pervasive impact of birth trauma on individuals and families. We will focus on the following areas: birth trauma for birthing persons - prevalence, risk factors, common…
Perinatal Mental Health for Indigenous Families
OnlinePriority registration is given to WA state professionals who identify as Indigenous/Native. A limited number of spots are available for non-Indigenous/Native professionals who are members of an Indigenous community clinic or tribal health clinic located in WA state. This 1 day training is designed to be a space for community connection, discussion, and learning about…
Stronger Together: Community Care for Black Maternal Mental Health
OnlineOpen to WA state providers who serve Black families. Join us for a day of insightful discussions and empowering presentations at the Black Maternal Mental Health Conference, dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by Black mothers in maternal mental health care. This conference aims to raise awareness, foster dialogue, and promote action to improve…
Best Practices in Prevention, Identification & Treatment of Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
OnlineThis training is open to Washington state providers. A limited number of spots available for King County providers. Learn how to effectively identify and screen parents experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. This training takes place over 4 days and is appropriate for a range of providers, including OBs, pediatricians, midwives, RNs, social workers, mental…
Promoting Your Peer Support Group
OnlineOpen to WA state professionals leading perinatal mental health support groups in WA state. One of the most important parts of creating community support groups is getting the word out to the people who most need it, and helping the community to become familiar with the resource(s) being offered. This training will help support group…
Embracing Grief: Integrative Approaches for Addressing Perinatal Loss
OnlineOpen to WA state providers who practice in WA state. In this 4 hour training for providers working with people in the perinatal period in WA state, Gabrielle Pendley, LCSW, CADC, PMH-C will address the profound impact of perinatal loss. Loss is one the most painful experiences within the perinatal community, for ourselves and for…
New Volunteer Training for the Parent Support Warm Line
OnlineCome volunteer with us! The Warm Line was started by parents who never wanted another parent to feel alone and not know what to do. We offer free phone, text, and email support where peer volunteers help parents make a wellness plan, find resources, share stories, and just listen. Training Date: Saturday, November 16 &…
Peer/Parent Support Training
OnlineLearn how to effectively identify, support and care for parents experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. This 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. This training is developed by Perinatal Support WA to…
Perinatal Mental Health for Indigenous Families
Online**REGISTRATION CLOSED** Open to WA state professionals and community members who work with Indigenous or tribal communities and tribal health clinics. This training is designed to offer foundational teachings on perinatal mental health for people serving and working with Indigenous/Native communities in Washington state. Learning will focus on the unique experiences and needs of Indigenous…
Monthly Peer Supporters’ Circle – TUESDAYS at 2PM
OnlineEvery second Tuesday of each month with alternating times: 10am-11:30am PST: December 2024, February, April, June, August, October, December 2025 (to register for the 10am group, click here) 2pm-3:30pm PST: January, March, May, July, September, November 2025 These groups will provide support for peer supporters, interactive learning, networking with other perinatal peer supporters across the state,…