Maternal Mental Health

Current statistics indicate that 1 in 5 birth mothers will experience a diagnosed perinatal mood and/or anxiety disorder. It is crucial for every clinician to have a foundational understanding of how to prevent, identify, and treat these symptoms.

Supporting a client experiencing a severe episode of a perinatal mental health disorder can be daunting for clinicians. It is essential for clinicians to be able to distinguish between true safety risks, like psychosis, versus more commonly experienced intrusive thoughts. This understanding allows clinicians to respond appropriately, without overreacting or underreacting, which is vital for the therapeutic relationship during this challenging period.

This workshop will provide an overview of most common perinatal mood disorders and their symptoms, including identifying and treating, in both acute and longer term models of intervention.

Continuing Education:

3 NYS CEs available for LCATs, LMHCs and Social Workers

Instructor Bio:

Jennifer Price is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been practicing in the field of therapy for 16 years. Jennifer specializes in Perinatal Mental Health, which includes pregnancy and post partum related mood disorders, loss, infertility, adoption, foster parenting, and other reproductive related areas of need. She is the owner of Maternal Mental Health Counseling of Rochester, located in Fairport.

Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will be able to…

1. Differentiate between the main perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including diagnostics.
2. Understand how to apply different theoretical orientations when working with clients.
3. Identity risk factors and protective factors for new parents, along with understanding how these disorders reach beyond only birth parents.

Statements of Relationship:

Nazareth College Creative Arts Therapy Department is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists. #CAT-0036

Nazareth University is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Mental Health Counselors. #MHC-0222.

Nazareth University is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Social Workers #SW-0482.

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