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SUMMARY:Foundations in Perinatal Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Priority registration for WA state professionals who serve families in Benton\, Franklin\, Stevens & Ferry counties. A limited number of spots are available for WA state professionals serving other counties. \nThis training covers key concepts and practices in the prevention\, identification and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders\n(PMADs)\, as well as how to link parents to support and treatment. In this training we will discuss the risk factors\, etiology\, and\nsymptomatology of PMADs\, high risk populations for experiencing PMADs\, medication in the perinatal period\, screening tools\, effective referral\, and resource and referrals. Community discussion for each county will be held in the afternoon. \nDate: Wednesday\, March 26\, 2025 \nTime: 9am-5pm PST \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: FREE \nTrainer: Lyndsey Williams\, MSW\, LICSW\, PMH-C \nLearning Objectives: \nUpon completion of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nLearn about the Spectrum of Perinatal Mental Health\nScreen a parent for risk factors leading to perinatal mood and anxiety disorders by identifying at least four risk factors.\nScreen a parent for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders by identifying at least three symptoms.\nDescribe medications used during pregnancy and breastfeeding to treat perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.\nLearn about local resources for new parent support.\n\nRegistration Deadline: Tuesday\, March 25 at 12pm. \nRegister Now\nContinuing Education: \n\n6.5 CEUs approved for LICSW\, LMHC\, LMFT\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 trainer: \nLyndsey Williams (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) located in Seattle\, WA. She currently practices in Washington\, Idaho\, Maryland and Washington DC. She has worked in various areas of maternal child health since 2012 and has provided reproductive psychotherapy since 2017. She received her bachelor’s degree from Morgan State University and obtained her Masters in Social Work from University of Maryland Baltimore. She has been trained in various aspects of perinatal and conceiving partners’ mental health. She is perinatal mental health certified (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International and Seleni Institute. Lyndsey focuses on empowerment with self-compassion and acceptance through life adjustments associated with reproductive experiences like pregnancy\, infertility\, endometriosis\, pregnancy/infant loss etc. She uses her passion for writing blended with clinical expertise to create healing narrative therapy tools and help women tell their own stories. She provides training to direct care staff on women’s issues like perinatal mental health and domestic violence and anti-burnout wellness workshops. One of Lyndsey’s favorite quotes is from Maya Angelou: “You may not control all the events that happen to you\, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”\n 
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/foundations-in-pmh-bentonfranklin_stevensferry_march-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
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SUMMARY:The Intersection of Substance Use Disorders & Perinatal Mental Health (Whatcom County)
DESCRIPTION:*REGISTRATION CLOSED* \nThis in-person training is open to WA state professionals who serve families in Whatcom County. \nThis training will provide participants with an understanding of the intersection of substance use disorders and perinatal mental health\, including harm reduction principles and their application in the perinatal period. Participants will learn best practices for identifying substance use disorders (SUDs) and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). Emphasis will be placed on the importance of understanding harm reduction models of care. By the end of this training\, participants will have increased knowledge of conducting respectful and nonjudgmental conversations and screenings with perinatal individuals experiencing substance use disorders and perinatal mental health concerns. \nDate: Wednesday\, March 19\, 2025 \nTime: 9am-4:30pm PST \nLocation:\nPeaceHealth St. Luke’s Community Education Center\n3333 Squalicum Pkwy\, Bellingham\, WA 98225 \nCost: FREE\nLunch will be provided by Guud Bowls. \nFacilitator: Linda Segur\, BA\, SUDP\nGuest panelists:\nShannon Boustead MD\, Sea Mar Community Health\nNatalie Andrews RN\, Cascade Medical Advantage\nRachelle Bellefleur SUDP\, didgʷálič Wellness Center\nHolly Martinsen\, LMHC\, SUDP\nMegan Brown Douglas MSW\, LICSW\, Brigid Collins Family Support Center\nJamie Page\, ODP Social Service Worker\nAsh Woods\, Harm Reduction Doulas \nLearning Objectives: \n\nBuild strong therapeutic relationships with perinatal individuals\, fostering trust\, empathy\, and open communication.\nIdentify perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and substance use disorders in pregnant and postpartum individuals.\nEffectively refer and provide support that addresses the complex needs of perinatal individuals with substance use disorders\, incorporating evidence-based and best practices and harm reduction strategies.\nCollaborate effectively with other healthcare providers\, social service agencies\, and community organizations to coordinate care for perinatal individuals with substance use disorders.\n\nSession Topics:\nKeynote Address: Overview of SUD in the Perinatal Period\nSession 1: Perinatal Harm Reduction\nSession 2: Facilitated Parent Panel\nSession 3: Screening and Therapeutic Conversations around PMADs and SUDs\nSession 4: Best practices in referral and family support\n \nRegistration Deadline: Tuesday\, March 18 at 12pm. \nRegister Now\nContinuing Education: \n\n6 Contact Hours approved for RNs: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 6 contact hours.\n\nPresented free of charge by the Whatcom Perinatal Mental Health Task Force with support from a grant from Strengthening Families Washington at the Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families (DCYF) and Perinatal Support Washington. \nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \nOur keynote speaker\, Linda Segur\, brings over 35 years of experience in human services\, specializing in families impacted by substance use\, poverty\, and mental health issues. She spent 10 years as a Co-Occurring Disorders clinician in the Kitsap Mental Health Pathways program and 14 years providing parenting support through the Kitsap County Drug Court. \nCurrently\, as Clinical Supervisor of the Kitsap site for the University of Washington’s Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP) and statewide training manager\, Linda applies research on early adversity\, early childhood and brain development and substance use disorders to improve professional practices. She is also an active speaker for Kitsap Strong\, facilitating discussions on best practices utilizing the NEAR sciences—neuroscience\, epigenetics\, ACEs\, and resilience as\nwell as the Science of Hope. \nLinda has 30 years of experience teaching at Olympic College and has provided staff development training across Washington state since 1992. In 2024\, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Kitsap County Human Rights Commission and is a Washington State Hope Ambassador. \nLinda’s mission is to help individuals\, particularly those affected by substance use\, understand the impact of childhood adversity and move toward healthier\, more stable lifestyles and parenting. \n 
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/whatcom_march2025/
LOCATION:PeaceHealth St. Luke’s Community Education Center\, Squalicum Parkway 3333\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225\, United States
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
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SUMMARY:Monthly Peer Supporters' Circle - TUESDAYS at 2PM
DESCRIPTION:Every second Tuesday of each month with alternating times: \n\n10am-11:30am PST: December 2024\, February\, April\, June\, August\, October\, December 2025 (to register for the 10am group\, click here)\n2pm-3:30pm PST: January\, March\, May\, July\, September\, November 2025\n\nThese groups will provide support for peer supporters\, interactive learning\, networking with other perinatal peer supporters across the state\, and time for questions. These monthly consultation groups are for WA state professionals doing 1:1 peer support or facilitating support groups. Bring your challenges and questions about peer support for perinatal families.  Zoom link and reminders sent out monthly and you may choose to attend any session(s). These groups are intended for WA state professionals who have attended a Group Peer Support Facilitator Training or Peer Parent Support Training through Perinatal Support Washington. \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: FREE \nFacilitator: Crystal Gurney \nDates:\nEvery second Tuesday of each month with alternating times (10am-11:30am & 2pm-3:30pm PST). See months listed above. \n\nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org\n\n\nThese sessions take place live and a recording will not be sent out after the sessions. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/monthly-peer-supporters-circle-tuesdays-at-2pm/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250812T100000
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SUMMARY:6 Month Perinatal Mental Health Consultation Group
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nOpen to mental health therapists in Washington state. You’re still able to register for months April-August even though the group has already started. \nJoin this engaging 6-month professional consultation group dedicated to deepening your understanding and expertise in perinatal mental health. This closed group is designed for mental health professionals seeking to enhance their clinical skills and create a supportive\, collaborative learning environment. Open to licensed mental health counselors\, therapists specializing in perinatal care\, and clinical professionals working with new and expecting parents. \nTrainer:  Michelle Anderson\, LMHC\, PMH-C \nDates and times:  2nd Tuesday of the month beginning March 11th @9am-10am PST\nMarch 11th\, April 8th\, May 13th\, June 10th\, July 8th\, August 12th\, 2025 \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: $375 (Cost for attending April-August) \nTopics Include: \n\nAdjustment to Parenthood\nPerinatal Depression & Anxiety\nObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)\nBipolar & Perinatal Psychosis\nPregnancy and Perinatal Loss\nTraumatic Birth Experiences and NICU stay\nImpacts of Sexual Abuse in the Perinatal Period\nFertility Journey Challenges  – Perinatal Impacts\nMobile Mama Strategies for the Perinatal Period\n\nConsultation Group structure will include:\n\n\nOne hour per month for 6 months\nFirst ten minutes of each group focused on PMH topic overview\nFifty minutes for perinatal case consultations\nOpportunity for supportive reflection and learning\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nProvide a safe\, confidential space for professional consultation\nFoster collaborative learning and peer support\nDevelop advanced clinical skills in perinatal mental health\nExplore complex clinical scenarios and interventions\nCreate a supportive network of specialized providers\n\nRegister HERE \nThis training does not provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). This is a live training and a recording will not be sent out.  \nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \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/6-month-consult-jan2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250211T113000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Peer Supporters' Circle - TUESDAYS at 10AM
DESCRIPTION:Every second Tuesday of each month with alternating times: \n\n10am-11:30am PST: December 2024\, February\, April\, June\, August\, October\, December 2025\n2pm-3:30pm PST: January\, March\, May\, July\, September\, November 2025 (to register for the 2pm group\, click here)\n\nThese groups will provide support for peer supporters\, interactive learning\, networking with other perinatal peer supporters across the state\, and time for questions. These monthly consultation groups are for WA state professionals doing 1:1 peer support or facilitating support groups. Bring your challenges and questions about peer support for perinatal families.  Zoom link and reminders sent out monthly and you may choose to attend any session(s). These groups are intended for WA state professionals who have attended a Group Peer Support Facilitator Training or Peer Parent Support Training through Perinatal Support Washington. \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: FREE \nFacilitator: Crystal Gurney \nDates:\nEvery second Tuesday of each month with alternating times (10am-11:30am & 2pm-3:30pm PST). See months listed above. \n\nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org\n\n\nThese sessions take place live and a recording will not be sent out after the sessions. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/monthly-peer-support10am/
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:20250114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250114T153000
DTSTAMP:20250109T183357Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Peer Supporters' Circle - TUESDAYS at 2PM
DESCRIPTION:Every second Tuesday of each month with alternating times: \n\n10am-11:30am PST: December 2024\, February\, April\, June\, August\, October\, December 2025 (to register for the 10am group\, click here)\n2pm-3:30pm PST: January\, March\, May\, July\, September\, November 2025\n\nThese groups will provide support for peer supporters\, interactive learning\, networking with other perinatal peer supporters across the state\, and time for questions. These monthly consultation groups are for WA state professionals doing 1:1 peer support or facilitating support groups. Bring your challenges and questions about peer support for perinatal families.  Zoom link and reminders sent out monthly and you may choose to attend any session(s). These groups are intended for WA state professionals who have attended a Group Peer Support Facilitator Training or Peer Parent Support Training through Perinatal Support Washington. \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: FREE \nFacilitator: Crystal Gurney \nDates:\nEvery second Tuesday of each month with alternating times (10am-11:30am & 2pm-3:30pm PST). See months listed above. \n\nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org\n\n\nThese sessions take place live and a recording will not be sent out after the sessions. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/monthly-peer-supporter-2pm/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241213T130000
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SUMMARY:Perinatal Mental Health for Indigenous Families
DESCRIPTION:**REGISTRATION CLOSED** \nOpen to WA state professionals and community members who work with Indigenous or tribal communities and tribal health clinics. \nThis 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 families and the cultural context for signs and symptoms\, barriers to care\, cultural practices as both prevention and support\, barriers to care\, and more. \nThe day will provide opportunities for discussion and connection\, learning from the different professional experiences\, different tribal communities and practices\, and different professional approaches to support families. Professionals who work with Indigenous or tribal communities and tribal health clinics from a range of child and family professionals are encouraged to attend – doulas\, home visitors\, RNs\, midwives\, lactation\, mental health providers\, case managers\, peers\, etc. \nLocation: Zoom \nFacilitator: Camie Goldhammer\, MSW\, LICSW\, IBCLC (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyaté) \nDate: Friday\, December 13th \nTime: 9:00am-1:00pm PST \nCost: FREE \nLearning Objectives: \n\nBe knowledgeable about common perinatal mental health experiences for Indigenous parents\nKnow how to support Indigenous parents experiencing PMH concerns that are culturally congruent\nUnderstand how intergenerational trauma and racism impact perinatal mental health for Indigenous parents\n\n** Registrants are encouraged to watch this webinar as an introduction to the training. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQnBSzVR8KA \n\nQuestions regarding the training\, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org \n\nThis training does not provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). This is a live training and will not be recorded. \nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 12th at 12PM PST. \nREGISTER NOW\nCamie Goldhammer\, MSW\, LICSW\, IBCLC (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyaté) is a devoted leader for Indigenous families locally and nationally. She is the founding Executive Director of Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services and is a national leader on topics of maternal mental health\, racial equity\, birth\, and breastfeeding reclamation. \nThis training is offered by Perinatal Support WA through a grant from Strengthening Families Washington at the Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families (DCYF) and King County Best Starts for Kids Initiative.
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/indigenous-dec2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Indigenous,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241120T170000
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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 and 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.   \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. This is a highly interactive and participatory training.  Learning to create and hold space for people to share their experiences requires learning what it is feels like to be 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 of learners a gift of allowing yourself to be with us each day\, fully\, and engaged. \nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 12th AT 12PM PST. \nLocation: Zoom \nFacilitator: Crystal Gurney & Stephanie Valerdi \nDates: Tuesday-Wednesday\, November 19-20\, 2024 \nTime: 9:00am-5:00pm 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\nContinuing Education Units (CEUs): \n\n12.25 Contact hours available for RNs. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 12.25 contact hours\n\n REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 12th at 12PM PST. \nREGISTER NOW\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 October 16th\, 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 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/peer-parent-support-nov2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
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SUMMARY:Embracing Grief: Integrative Approaches for Addressing Perinatal Loss
DESCRIPTION:Open to WA state providers who practice in WA state. \nIn 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 our affected clients. Perinatal loss is often not spoken about\, leading the grieving person to suffer in silence. Given the unique demands of working with perinatal loss\, we will be dedicating our time to clinical approaches and treatment methods. We will honor and understand this experience and the complexities of healing\, cover the different types of perinatal loss and their rates of occurrence\, subsequent possible mood\, anxiety or trauma-related disorders\, and therapeutic approaches and healing rituals. Our hope is to shed light on this often daunting topic and give clinicians tangible tools to treat the grieving parent. \nDate & Time: October 16th from 9:30am-1:30pm PST \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: FREE \nTrainer: Gabrielle Pendley\, LCSW\, CADC\, PMH-C \nLearning Objectives:\nUpon completion of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\n Define and provide psychoeducation on various types of perinatal losses and their occurrence rates\n Acknowledge the clinical impact on presenting issues from a trauma-informed lens\nReview effective treatment modalities and interventions with this population\nExplore and acknowledge various types of rituals that may aid in the healing and meaning making process for grieving parents\n\nContinuing Education: \n\n4 CEUs for LICSWs\, LMHCs\, and LMFTs approved.\nThis Program has been approved for 4 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers\, Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists by the Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work.\n4 Contact hours available for RNs. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 4 contact hours\n\nREGISTER HERE\nRegistration Deadline: October 15 at 12pm. \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. \nThis training is offered by Perinatal Support WA through a grant from Strengthening Families Washington at the Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families (DCYF). \nAbout the Trainer: \nGabrielle Pendley\, LCSW\, CADC\, PMH-C\, is psychotherapist and the Perinatal Mental Health Program Manager at Wildflower. She is also Perinatal Mental Health Certified through Postpartum Support International and completed the American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s Mental Health Professional Training Course\, focusing on Infertility. Gabrielle specializes in working with individuals and couples on the journey to creating a family\, from fertility struggles to those in the transition to parenthood. As the manager of Wildflower’s Center for Perinatal and Family Mental Health\, she oversees mental health services\, educational programming\, and outreach related to perinatal and reproductive mental health. You can find more information about Gabrielle at www.wildflowerllc.com. \n \n 
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/perinatal-loss2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
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SUMMARY:Promoting Your Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Open to WA state professionals leading perinatal mental health support groups in WA state. \nOne 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 facilitators create a plan for promoting their groups\, come up with new and fresh ways to get information out\, and connect with others doing similar work to share ideas and brainstorm together.  We will cover topics like: print materials\, social media promotion\, how to network and connect with possible referring partners\, what information should be shared\, do’s & don’ts of promotion\, and other fun ideas\, skills\, and tools that can help get information OUT and attendees IN\, so that people can connect to the support being offered. \nDate & Time: Tuesday\, September 24th from 9:30am-12:30pm \nCost: FREE \nLocation: Zoom \nFacilitator: Crystal Gurney \nREGISTER HERE\nThis training does not provide any Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and will not be recorded. \nThis free training is available to WA state professionals 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).
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/promoting-peer-support-group2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
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GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240611T123000
DTSTAMP:20240530T201347Z
CREATED:20230920T194226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T201347Z
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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 training takes place over 4 days and 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 \nCost: FREE \nTrainers: Kendra Flores-Carter\, DSW & Dretona Maddox\, RN\, PHN\, LCSW \nDates & Time:\nMondays & Tuesdays\, June 3-4 & 10-11\, 2024\n9am-12:30pm 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: \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.\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\nRegistration Deadline: 12pm on May 30th \nREGISTER NOW\nContinuing Education Credit: \n\n12.5 CEUs pending for MSWs\, MAs\, MFTs.\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 
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/best-practices-june2024/
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:20240531T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240531T163000
DTSTAMP:20240513T192842Z
CREATED:20240507T172824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T192842Z
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SUMMARY:Stronger Together: Community Care for Black Maternal Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Open to WA state providers who serve Black families. \nJoin 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 the mental health outcomes of Black mothers and birthing individuals. Hosted by The Shades of Motherhood Network in partnership with Perinatal Support Washington. \nDate & Time: Friday\, May 31\, 2024 from 9am-4:30pm PST \nCost: FREE \nLocation: Zoom \nPresenters:\n-Sandra Igwe\, Founder\, The Motherhood Group\nThe Shades Of Motherhood Network | Black Maternal Health Resource Network\n-Dr. Melissa Mace | Owner- Executive Director – Clinician\n-Shakesha M. Costict\, PhD\, LMHC\, NCC\, CMHS | The Importance of Representation Within the Counseling Field\n-Nathan Jones | Associate English Professor\n-Ervin Jones | Certified GPS Support Group Facilitator\, First Aid Mental Health Specialist\, CHW \nConference Highlights: \n\nPanel Discussions: Featuring experts in mental health tools\, motherhood\, and\nfatherhood\, discussing strategies and insights to support Black maternal mental\nhealth.\nWorkshops: Interactive sessions providing practical tools and resources for\nsupporting Black mothers and birthing individuals.\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals and\norganizations dedicated to improving Black maternal mental health.\nKeynote Address: Sandra Igwe will share her insights and experiences in\nsupporting the Black maternal experience and addressing racial injustice in\nmaternity care.\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the unique mental health challenges faced by Black mothers and\nbirthing individuals.\nExplore strategies to reduce stigma and increase access to mental health\nsupport within Black communities.\nGain insights into culturally sensitive approaches to maternal mental health care\nfor Black women.\nIdentify ways to advocate for policy changes that improve maternal mental health outcomes for Black mothers.\n\nREGISTER NOW\nContinuing Education Units: \n\n6.25 CEUs pending for LICWs\, LMHCs\, and LMFTs.\n6.25 Contact hours available for RNs\nProvider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 6.25 contact hours\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to be part of a movement dedicated to advancing Black maternal mental health. Register now to secure your spot at the conference! \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 \nSandra Igwe is a Black maternal health advocate\, Government Policy Advisor\, and is the Chief Executive of The Motherhood Group\, a leading organization that supports the Black maternal experience by delivering community-based events (Black Mum Fest)\, maternal training workshops and conferences (Black Maternal Health Conference UK)\, peer-to-peer support\, national campaigns (Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK)\, and culturally sensitive programs commissioned by NHS England. The Motherhood Group also has a community hub in Lambeth Town Hall as a safe space for Black mothers and families. Sandra is a Trustee for Birthrights\, the guiding charity on human rights in pregnancy and childbirth and the Co-Chair of their National Inquiry into Racial Injustice in Maternity Care. Sandra is the author of My Black Motherhood: Mental Health\, Stigma\, Racism and the System. In this book\, she uses her voice\, and many other Black mothers’ experiences to demand that Black women are listened to\, believed\, and understood by healthcare professionals. Sandra is a leading voice that bridges the gap between the community of Black mothers and service providers\, policy-makers and organizations. a key-note speaker for Facebook (now META)\, Dove\, MBRRACE-UK\, Nike Women\, UBS and other notable corporations.
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/black-maternal-mental-health-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240516T170000
DTSTAMP:20240515T223835Z
CREATED:20240312T170153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T223835Z
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SUMMARY:Perinatal Mental Health for Indigenous Families
DESCRIPTION:Priority 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.\n \nThis 1 day training is designed to be a space for community connection\,  discussion\, and learning about perinatal mental health for Indigenous professionals in Washington state. Learning will focus on the unique experiences and needs of Indigenous families and the cultural context for signs and symptoms\, barriers to care\, cultural practices as both prevention and support\, barriers to care\, and more. The day will provide opportunities for discussion and connection\, learning from the different professional experiences\, different tribal communities and practices\, and different professional approaches to support families. Professionals who identify as Indigenous\, and providers who are non-Indigenous members of an Indigenous community or tribal health clinic from a range of child and family professionals are encouraged to attend – doulas\, home visitors\, RNs\, midwives\,  lactation\, mental health providers\, case managers\, peers\, etc. \nDate & Time:\nMay 16th\, 9:00am – 5:00pm PST \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: FREE \nTrainer: Stacy Lookout\, LPC\, PMH-C and Camie Goldhammer\, LICSW\, IBCLC \nREGISTER NOW\nRegistration Deadline: 12pm on May 15 \nLearning Objectives: \n\nBe knowledgeable about common perinatal mental health experiences for Indigenous parents\nKnow how to support indigenous parents experiencing PMH concerns that are culturally congruent\nUnderstand how intergenerational trauma and racism impact perinatal mental health for Indigenous parents\n\nContinuing Education Information: \n\n6.5 CEUs pending for LICWs\, LMHCs\, and LMFTs.\n6.5 Contact hours available for RNs\nProvider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 6.5 contact hours\n\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 \nStacy Lookout is a licensed professional counselor and certified perinatal mental health provider from the Osage Nation Reservation in Pawhuska\, OK. Her personal experience with postpartum anxiety and the lack of resources for new parents within her community\nled Stacy to devote the last decade to serving her people and advocating for perinatal mental health. Beyond her professional life\, Stacy is an active member of the Native American Church and enjoys traveling with her husband and three kids.
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/pmh-indigenous-may2024/
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:20240314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240314T170000
DTSTAMP:20240313T200604Z
CREATED:20240117T234711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T200604Z
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SUMMARY:When the Unexpected Happens: Prevention & Treatment of Traumatic Childbirth
DESCRIPTION:**REGISTRATION IS CLOSED** \nOpen to WA state providers with priority given to providers serving Lewis & Thurston Counties. \nThis 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 experience & consequences\, impact on fathers & partners\, breast/chest feeding\, and subsequent births. Lastly\, we will talk about post traumatic growth after birthing experiences. This course is designed for any professional working with perinatal families and will have a practical and skill based approach to support parents.  Mental health professionals new to birth trauma would gain valuable insight into causes\, impact\, and ways to support parents.  Priority for professionals working in Lewis and Thurston counties\, open to anyone in WA pending space. \nJoin us for a special provider hour for medical providers from 5:30-7pm. Presenter Deborah Cowley\, MD Medical Director at the Perinatal Psychiatry Consultation Line through the University of Washington will share best practices for perinatal mental health screening and where to refer families.  Thurston County Public Health will share briefly about home visiting options for families\, as well as local perinatal mental health supports available in Lewis and Thurston Counties. Register via link below and choose Provider Hour Session. 1 CME pending. \nDate: Thursday\, March 14\, 2024 \nTime: 9-5pm PST \nCost: FREE \nLocation: Zoom \nTrainer: Leslie Butterfield\, PhD \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUpon completion of this training\, participants will be able to:\nWhat is birth trauma and what are the most common experiences of birthing people?\nWhat professionals can do to support birthing people and families.  \nExperience of partners and fathers\nSubsequent pregnancies and preparing for birth again\nIdentify components necessary for posttraumatic growth and transformation\n\nContinuing Education Information: \n\n6.5 CEUs pending for LICWs\, LMHCs\, and LMFTs.\n6.5 Contact hours available for RNs\nProvider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 6.5 contact hours\n\nRegistration Deadline: March 13 at 12pm \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 \nHosted by Thurston County Public Health\, FESS\, and Perinatal Support WA. Free for providers in Washington state through a grant from the Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. Priority registration for Thurston and Lewis County providers.
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/lewis-thurston-1day-pmad/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training,Thurston
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240301T170000
DTSTAMP:20240225T053143Z
CREATED:20231205T201217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T053143Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Parent Support Group Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION:Perinatal Support Washington and Maia Midwifery & Fertility are teaming up to provide a comprehensive support group facilitator training!  \nThis 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 is available for King Co providers to attend the 2.5 day Group Peer Support training as well as the 1 day Queer Parent Support Group Facilitator Training. If you have already participated in a Group Peer Support training\, you are welcome to apply for the 1 day advanced training only.  This training is open to professionals working with Queer/LGBTQIA+ individuals.  Support group facilitators can be from a range of backgrounds including peers with lived experience\, birth professionals\, midwives\, home visitors\, therapists\, and more.   \nThis two part training includes the following learning components:  \n\nAttendance at a Group Peer Support (GPS) Facilitator Training or equivalent training\nAttendance at the Queer Parent Support Group Facilitator Training\n\nDate and Time: March 1\, 9-5pm PST \nPresenters: Liam Kali\, LM  and Brandynicole Brooks\, PhD\, LICSW\, LCSW\, PMH-C \nLocation: Zoom \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIncrease confidence in facilitating perinatal groups for LGBTQIA parents\nIncrease awareness of common emotional health concerns for LGBTQIA parents\nIncrease knowledge of common parenting experience of LGBTQIA parents.\n\nContinuing Education Information: \n\n6.5 CEUs pending for LICWs\, LMHCs\, and LMFTs.\n6.5 Contact hours available for RNs\nProvider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 6.5 contact hours\n\nCost: \nFREE for King County Providers through Best Starts for Kids.  \nLimited scholarships available for Non-King County providers. \n$350 General Registration\n$315 PS-WA Member\n$200 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 and Funding information: \nThrough Best Starts for Kids\,  Providers located in King Co may take this training free of charge. \nLimited Scholarships available for WA state providers\, outside of King co\,  who meet the following requirements: \n\n Work within Queer/LGBTQIA+ community \n Have concrete plans to start a group within 6 months\n\nFull and partial scholarships are available. Applications will be reviewed beginning Jan 5th for those applying for both the GPS training and advanced 1 day training. For the advanced 1 day training\, the deadline to apply is Feb 8th and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. \n\nKing County providers\, please follow this link to the application. \nNon-King County providers\, please follow this link to the application. \n\nREGISTER NOW\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: Mia.Edidin@perintalsupport.org  \nLiam Kali (he/they)\, Licensed Midwife\, is an authoritative resource on LGBTQ+ family building\, therapeutic donor insemination\, and gender inclusive reproductive care. He is the author of Queer Conception: The Complete Fertility Guide for Queer and Trans Parents-to-be. In private practice at Maia Midwifery & Fertility Services PLLC\, Liam provides fertility consultations across the US and internationally\, as well as clinic and home based insemination services in Seattle\, Washington. Liam attended over 600 births in community based settings before retiring from catching babies\, and he continues to provide adjunct care to LGBTQ+ and solo parent families through online support groups\, childbirth education\, and a comprehensive\, four-trimester LGBTQ+ Pregnancy and Parenting Program. Liam also teaches an advanced level CME training for midwives in Therapeutic Donor Insemination. Liam’s current policy work includes the US Office of Population Affairs sponsored Quality Family Planning 2.0 Expert Working Group and co-authorship of the forthcoming Practice Committee of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine “Fertility Care and Family Building for LGBTQ+ Individuals”. Liam is a member of the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association\, American Society for Reproductive Medicine\, and the Seattle Tacoma Area Reproductive Society. Liam has been featured in various media outlets such as Parents Magazine\, The Seattle Times\, The Queer Family Podcast\, Just Between Us\, The Intersectional Fertility Podcast\, and If These Ovaries Could Talk. Liam is a parent of four grown children and one calico cat.\n \n  \nBrandynicole Brooks\, PhD\, LICSW\, LCSW\, PMH-C \nI am a compassionate\, committed\, and devoted Clinical Social Worker who strives each day to improve the lives of the various populations I partner with. I find fulfillment in social work practice with children\, youth and their families. Brandynicole started leading support groups in August 2011 and has facilitated several groups for Postpartum Support International including\,  Black Moms Connect\, LGBTQ/Queer Families\, and Black Moms in Loss.  Read more about Brandynicole at www.drbrandynicole.com. \n  \nPerinatal Support Washington (PS-WA)\, is a statewide non-profit committed to shining a light on perinatal mental health to support all families and communities. We support people in the emotional transition to parenthood\, including those experiencing depression\, anxiety\, loss\, infertility\, trauma\, and more. Find out what’s new at Perinatal Support Washington.
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/queer-parent-gps-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:20231117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231117T170000
DTSTAMP:20231116T201832Z
CREATED:20230919T211846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T201832Z
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SUMMARY:Foundations in Perinatal Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:*REGISTRATION CLOSED* \nOpen 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 will discuss the risk factors\, etiology\, and symptomatology of PMADs\, high risk populations for experiencing PMADs\, medication in the perinatal period\, screening tools\, effective referral\, and resource and referrals. Community discussion for each county will be held in the afternoon. \n  \nDate: November 17\, 2023 \nTime: 9am-5pm PST \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: FREE \nTrainer: Michelle Anderson\, LMHC\, PMH-C \nLearning Objectives:\nUpon completion of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nLearn about the Spectrum of Perinatal Mental Health\nScreen a parent for risk factors leading to perinatal mood and anxiety disorders by identifying at least four risk factors.\nScreen a parent for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders by identifying at least three symptoms.\nDescribe medications used during pregnancy and breastfeeding to treat perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.\nLearn about local resources for new parent support.\n\nContinuing Education: \n\n6.5 CEU’s approved for LICSWs\, 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 available for RNs. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 6.5 contact hours\n\nRegistration Deadline: Thursday\, November 16 at 12pm. \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. \nThis training is offered by Perinatal Support WA through a grant from Strengthening Families Washington at the Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families (DCYF). \nAbout the Trainer: \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 \n \n 
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/1day-pmad-nov2023/
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:20231017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231018T163000
DTSTAMP:20231011T204901Z
CREATED:20230802T182816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T204901Z
UID:10018517-1697533200-1697646600@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:Special Topics in Perinatal Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:This training is for Washington state providers who practice IN Whatcom and/or Skagit Counties. **REGISTRATION IS FULL** \nDuring this 2-day training\, clinical & non-clinical professionals will learn how the perinatal context affects parental mental health. This will include evidence-based interventions aimed at the prevention\, support\, and treatment of families from pregnancy to postpartum. \nOpen to any professional interested in learning more about how to provide support to a\nparent. Both sessions (Oct. 17 & 18th) will have a clinical focus that is appropriate for professionals who are new to perinatal mental health treatment and those looking to expand their knowledge of perinatal mental health\, as well as non-clinical professionals interested in perinatal mental health topics. Register for one or both days\, lunch is provided. \nDates: Tuesday-Wednesday\, October 17-18\, 2023 \nTime: 9am – 4:30pm PST \nTrainers: Dr. Meyleen Velasquez\, LICSW & Leslie Butterfield\, PhD \nCost: FREE \nLocation:\nFox Hall\n1661 W. Bakerview Road\nBellingham\, WA 98226 \nLearning Objectives: \n\nImpacts of racism\, oppression\, and stigma on perinatal mental health\nProvider panel: supporting families experiencing psychosocial challenges and SUDs in the perinatal period\nParent panel: challenges\, help\, and hope\nTrauma-informed approaches to perinatal mental health care\nStrategies for sustaining well-being\nBirth Trauma: impacts and interventions\nPerinatal mental health crisis: components of assessment and care\nPerinatal loss\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). \nContinuing Education Information: \n\n12 CEUs approved for LICWs\, LMHCs\, and LMFTs.\nThis Program has been approved for 12 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers\, Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists by the Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work.\n12 Contact hours available for RNs\nProvider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 12 contact hours\nUp to 12 hours of Category 1 CME credits\n\nDisclosure: No one in control of content for this educational activity has disclosed a relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing\, marketing\, selling\, re-selling\, or distributing products used by or on patients. \nAccreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements of the Washington State Medical Association through the joint providership of PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and Whatcom Perinatal Mental Health Task Force. PeaceHealth St. Joseph is accredited by the WSMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \nPeaceHealth St. Joseph designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nThis activity meets the criteria for up to 12 hour of Category I CME credits to satisfy the relicensure requirements of the Washington State Medical Quality Assurance Commission. \nAbout the Speakers: \nDr. Meyleen Velasquez\, LICSW\, is an immigrant Latina psychotherapist specializing in perinatal and infant mental health. Meyleen has a doctorate in social work and focused her research on anti-racist and anti-oppressive mental health services. Her practice supports birthing people and clinicians working from an anti-oppressive framework. Meyleen identified as a Brown person for most of her life until several years ago when Vitiligo changed how she navigates the world. \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. \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). \n \n 
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/whatcom-oct-2023/
LOCATION:Fox Hall\, 1661 W. Bakerview Road\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98226\, United States
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:48.7889201;-122.5214714
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230725T203000
DTSTAMP:20230720T201304Z
CREATED:20201112T205338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T201304Z
UID:10013778-1690311600-1690317000@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:WA State Perinatal Mental Health Coalition Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Join perinatal mental health providers and advocates from across the state every other month for a meeting to learn about the work being done in communities in the perinatal mental health field. Come with questions\, share resources\, help build resources in your community\, or learn about how you can get involved. \nThe objective of the committee is to be a structure for advocates across the state to join the conversation\, be a liaison for your community\, and work together to improve perinatal mental health resources in more communities. We hope the committee will be a place in which we can support you in your work in your community\, a place to connect with other advocates\, and also a chance to advise Perinatal Support WA to ensure the issues that matter to your community are represented.   \n  \nDescription \nThe objective is to be a structure for advocates across the state to join the conversation and be a liaison for their community\, and to work together to improve perinatal mental health resources in more communities. It is a place in which we can support you in your work in your community\, a place to connect with other advocates\, and also a chance to advise Perinatal Support WA to ensure the issues that matter to your community are represented. Perinatal Support Washington’s role in the coalition is as a convener.   \n  \nThe Coalition meets the 4th Monday of odd months 7:00-8:30pm via zoom \n  \nFor more information or to RSVP: email Karina.Saunders at perinatalsupport.org
URL:https://perinatalsupport.org/event/perinatal-mental-health-coalition/
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:20230627T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230627T120000
DTSTAMP:20230316T180512Z
CREATED:20230316T180511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T180512Z
UID:10015913-1687861800-1687867200@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-3/2023-06-27/
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:20230608T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230608T160000
DTSTAMP:20230525T174555Z
CREATED:20230517T203624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T174555Z
UID:10017214-1686215700-1686240000@perinatalsupport.org
SUMMARY:The Call for Liberation: Black Maternal Mental Health Redefined
DESCRIPTION:Open to WA State Providers \nJoin us for a day of networking\, learning and empowerment. In this training\, we will cover mental health screening\, systemic racism\, discrimination\, and social determinants of health that impact Black women’s mental health. Watch the Shades of Motherhood Network video here (please note the training takes place on June 8th). \nDate: Thursday\, June 8 \nTime: 9:15am – 4pm PST \nCost: FREE \nLocation: Zoom \nPresenter: Dr. Kendra Flores-Carter \nTopics Include: \n\nReview of perinatal mental health disparities in the African American community\nDiscussion of risk factors\, including impacts of stress on perinatal/postpartum mood and anxiety disorders\nDiscussion of screening procedures and recommendations for culturally informed administration\nDiscussion of strength-based support strategies and interventions for African American clients/patients impacted by race-related micro stressors\nRecommendations for cultural congruence and humility\n\nTraining Objectives: \n\nDetect\, identify and assess for the risk factors for perinatal mood disorders.\nDevelop strength-based support strategies and interventions for African American pregnant and postpartum individuals impacted by race-related micro stressors\nDemonstrate cultural competence and humility\n\nRegistration Deadline: 12pm on June 7 \nREGISTER NOW\nContinuing Education: \n5.5 CEUs pending for LICSW\, LMHC\, LMFT \n5.5 Contact Hours approved for RNs \nProvider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number 17084 for 5.5 contact hours. \nIn partnership with the Shades of Motherhood. This 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/black-maternal-mental-health/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Black African American,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:20230601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230602T170000
DTSTAMP:20230518T151324Z
CREATED:20230208T210742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T151324Z
UID:10015934-1685610000-1685725200@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:\nThursday-Friday\, June 1-2\, 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\nRegistration Deadline: 12pm on May 31st \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-in-prevention-identification-treatment-of-perinatal-mood-anxiety-disorders/
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:20230523T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230523T120000
DTSTAMP:20230316T180512Z
CREATED:20230316T180511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T180512Z
UID:10015912-1684837800-1684843200@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-3/2023-05-23/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230512T170000
DTSTAMP:20230511T191126Z
CREATED:20230405T211415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T191126Z
UID:10016500-1683882000-1683910800@perinatalsupport.org
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:20230316T180640Z
CREATED:20230316T180640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T180640Z
UID:10015891-1683727200-1683730800@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-2-2/2023-05-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230425T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230425T120000
DTSTAMP:20230316T180512Z
CREATED:20230316T180511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T180512Z
UID:10015911-1682418600-1682424000@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-3/2023-04-25/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Perinatal Support Washington":MAILTO:training@perinatalsupport.org
GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230412T150000
DTSTAMP:20230316T180640Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230328T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230328T120000
DTSTAMP:20230316T180512Z
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:20230316T180422Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230324T170000
DTSTAMP:20230322T210340Z
CREATED:20230206T210804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T210340Z
UID:10015914-1679648400-1679677200@perinatalsupport.org
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
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GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385
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UID:10015889-1678284000-1678287600@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/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ContinuingEducation,Provider Training
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