Stronger Together: Community Care for Black Maternal Mental Health

Open to WA state providers who serve Black families.

Join us for a day of insightful discussions and empowering presentations at the Black Maternal Mental Health Conference, dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by Black mothers in maternal mental health care. This conference aims to raise awareness, foster dialogue, and promote action to improve the mental health outcomes of Black mothers and birthing individuals. Hosted by The Shades of Motherhood Network in partnership with Perinatal Support Washington.

Date & Time: Friday, May 31, 2024 from 9am-4:30pm PST

Cost: FREE

Location: Zoom

Presenters:
-Sandra Igwe, Founder, The Motherhood Group
The Shades Of Motherhood Network | Black Maternal Health Resource Network
-Dr. Melissa Mace | Owner- Executive Director – Clinician
-Shakesha M. Costict, PhD, LMHC, NCC, CMHS | The Importance of Representation Within the Counseling Field
-Nathan Jones | Associate English Professor
-Ervin Jones | Certified GPS Support Group Facilitator, First Aid Mental Health Specialist, CHW

Conference Highlights:

• Panel Discussions: Featuring experts in mental health tools, motherhood, and
  fatherhood, discussing strategies and insights to support Black maternal mental
  health.
• Workshops: Interactive sessions providing practical tools and resources for
  supporting Black mothers and birthing individuals.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals and
  organizations dedicated to improving Black maternal mental health.
• Keynote Address: Sandra Igwe will share her insights and experiences in
  supporting the Black maternal experience and addressing racial injustice in
  maternity care.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the unique mental health challenges faced by Black mothers and
  birthing individuals.
• Explore strategies to reduce stigma and increase access to mental health
  support within Black communities.
• Gain insights into culturally sensitive approaches to maternal mental health care
  for Black women.
• Identify ways to advocate for policy changes that improve maternal mental health outcomes for Black mothers.

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Continuing Education Units:

• 6.25 CEUs pending for LICWs, LMHCs, and LMFTs.
• 6.25 Contact hours available for RNs
• Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17084 for 6.25 contact hours

Don’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!

This 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.

Questions regarding the training, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org

Sandra 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.