Provider Training
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Foundations in Perinatal Mental Health
Online*REGISTRATION CLOSED* Open to WA state providers with priority given to providers practicing IN Kittitas, Stevens/Ferry & San Juan Counties. This 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…
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Queer Parent Support Group Facilitator Training
OnlinePerinatal Support Washington and Maia Midwifery & Fertility are teaming up to provide a comprehensive support group facilitator training! This two part training is designed to teach support group facilitators how to create and run a trauma informed peer support space and how to create congruent content that meets the needs of LGBTQ+ parents. Funding…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…