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SUMMARY:Perinatal Cannabis: Creating a Resilience Analysis Rooted in Harm Reduction and Birth Justice
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TODAYThis presentation will examine the health\, legal\, and child welfare implications of perinatal cannabis use in the US. We will use examples from our work to discuss tools for a resilience analysis that can be used with all families\, even as a mandated reporter. All learnings and tools will be centered in harm reduction and will offer ideas for reducing stigma associated with perinatal drug use within an advocacy-oriented paradigm. \nCEUs will be offered for this webinar. The webinar will be recorded and can be accessed for 1 week following the live-broadcast. If you are unable to attend live\, please still register and the link to the recording will be e-mailed to you following the webinar. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nAfter completing this webinar participants will be able to… \n\nExplain the history of cannabis use in the United States.\nDescribe how harm reduction and birth justice can be used in conversations about perinatal cannabis use within the context of decriminalization and apply it to mandated reporting.\nIdentify the difference between the cannabis molecules that produce a psychoactive effect and those used in toxicology analysis.\n\nCONTINUING EDUCATION: \nCommunity Partners FBO Maternal Mental Health NOW is the sponsor of continuing education for this learning module and is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Community Partners FBO Maternal Mental Health NOW as the sponsor maintains responsibility for this program and its content. \nSPEAKER: \nAlicia D. Bonaparte\, PhD (she/her) \nDr. Alicia D. Bonaparte is currently Full Professor of Sociology at Pitzer College and trained as a medical sociologist with a specialization in reproductive health\, health disparities\, and female crime and deviance. She earned her MA and PhD from Vanderbilt University in Sociology and her BA in Sociology (cum laude) from Spelman College. As a Black feminist scholar\, her research interests include the gendered social hierarchy within American medicine\, the intersection of race and gender in healthcare practices\, and racial disparities. She is co-editor of the anthology Birthing Justice: Black Women\, Pregnancy\, and Childbirth\, contributor to Routledge’s Motherhood Companion examining the collusion of race\, class\, and gender regarding choices about midwife-attended births as well as Routledge’s Black Feminist Sociology examining how non-U.S. based global health researchers utilizes a Black feminist sociology and identifies how and why this model foments further advocacy-oriented evolution within research and interventionist approaches geared towards Black women within the African diaspora. and she’s currently writing a forthcoming book Labors of Birthing Work: The Persecution and Prosecution of Granny Midwives in South Carolina (with University of South Carolina Press). Dr. Bonaparte has been an invited speaker on birthing justice and reproductive justice for various organizations and institutions such as Doula Training International\, UCLA\, University of Southern California\, and University of California-San Francisco. \nHeather S. Thompson\, PhD (she/they) \nHeather Thompson (she/they)\, MS\, PhD is a molecular and cellular biologist\, clinical researcher\, birthworker\, and queer parent with non-binary gender. Heather has worked for equity\, access and autonomy in childbirth for more than 25 years\, and was part of the team that passed the historic Colorado Birth Equity Bill Package in 2021. Currently she is the Co-Deputy Director of Elephant Circle\, a birth justice organization\, doing work that allows her to combine her background in birth access and equity with science and community organizing. Heather has been educating consumers and clinicians about perinatal cannabis since its liberalization in Colorado in 2012\, work that has resulted two peer-reviewed publications. Heather’s application to birth justice issues goes back to her work as the Director of Research at a community birth center in Colorado (2010-2017)\, and participation in an NIH Task Force evaluating the evidence-based literature on SIDS and bedsharing/cosleeping in the context of AAP guidelines on infant sleep. These experiences\, in addition to 19 years of postpartum doula work\, feeds Heather’s passion for supporting family ecology by helping families navigate their own journey\, particularly as it relates to perinatal care\, birth choices\, and legal cannabis. Born and raised in Colorado\, Heather lives in Denver and enjoys being outside around a campfire with her partner\, two kids and larger community. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/perinatal-cannabis/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Rebranding Paid Family Leave: Compelling Lawmakers to Pass Crucial Legislation
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TODAYPolicy advocates\, Erin Erenberg\, Esq. and Raena Boston\, will review the current landscape of paid family leave-related policies\, share recent efforts to pass federal paid leave legislation\, and identify considerations for how to collectively change the minds of law and policy-makers utilizing data and first hand accounts of the relationship between paid family leave policies and perinatal mental health disorders. During this webinar\, they will share stories from their advocacy experiences and invite attendees to explore with them how to navigate policy change. Providers and care professionals play an integral role in creating change and this presentation will aim to equip attendees to use their work and experiences to advocate for progress toward access to collective paid leave. \nCEUs will be offered for this webinar. The webinar will be recorded and can be accessed for 1 week following the live-broadcast. If you are unable to attend live\, please still register and the link to the recording will be e-mailed to you following the webinar. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nAfter completing this webinar participants will be able to… \n\nExplain the current status of paid leave policy in the US with a glimpse into how decisions are made.\nIdentify 1 action to pass critical legislation and learn options for engaging in the movement for change\nExplain the relationship between paid family leave policies and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.\n\nCONTINUING EDUCATION: \nCommunity Partners FBO Maternal Mental Health NOW is the sponsor of continuing education for this learning module and is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Community Partners FBO Maternal Mental Health NOW as the sponsor maintains responsibility for this program and its content. \nSPEAKERS: \nErin Erenberg\, Esq. (she/her) \n \nErin Spahn Erenberg is a mom of three\, attorney\, serial business builder\, fund advisor\, and the founder and CEO of Totum\, an advocacy platform for modern mothers at the intersection of ambition and motherhood. She is also a co-founder and the executive director of the nonprofit the Chamber of Mothers. Erin maintains a part-time legal practice at Belzer\, PC\, where she serves mothers’ business and intellectual property needs. Before launching Totum\, Erin practiced as an IP attorney for Moore & VanAllen and SESAC\, served as the executive director of ACM Lifting Lives\, ran business development and affairs for social impact-driven tech firms Indiegogo and Omaze\, and worked as an agent for William Morris Endeavor.\nErin has been hired as a speaker and subject matter expert on topics like work-life balance\, mindset\, overcoming burnout\, and achieving equity at home and at work\, by companies like ErgoBaby\, Ritual Vitamin\, Hatch\, Norwegian Cruise Line and Montage Hotels. Her work has been featured in Goop\, LA Times\, and Parents\, and she has spoken as an expert on over 15 podcasts including Working Wife\, Happy Life\, Mom Talks and the After 30 Podcast. After spending a decade in Los Angeles\, Erin now lives in South Carolina with her three kids\, husband and dog.\nRaena Boston (she/her) \n \nRaena Boston is a mom of three\, HR professional\, writer\, and fierce advocate for working families. She is also a co-founder and SVP of culture and community at the nonprofit Chamber of Mothers.\nBy day\, Raena is an HR professional with a focus on alignment between an organization’s greatest asset\, its people\, and business strategy. She believes that alignment is met when employees are valued as human beings first and workers second and she approaches her work with a human first mindset.\nOutside of her 9-5\, Raena is the founder of the Working Momtras. The Working Momtras is an online community focused on inviting mothers to unsubscribe from mom guilt and instead lean into their inherent worth. Through her work with the Working Momtras\, Raena has been on Good Morning America\, PBS Newshour\, and been a guest on multiple podcasts. She has also been invited to speak on panels and serve as an expert on HR policy and paid leave. Raena lives with her husband and family in Florida.\n\nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/rebranding-paid-family-leave-compelling-lawmakers-to-pass-crucial-legislation/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:World Building with Reproductive Justice
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TODAYReproductive Justice (RJ) is a gift from U.S. Black feminists that offers a political framework for body autonomy and self-determination. This webinar will highlight the origins of the RJ framework and movement\, its successes and missed opportunities. \nCEUs will be offered for this webinar. The webinar will be recorded and can be accessed for 1 week following the live-broadcast. If you are unable to attend live\, please still register and the link to the recording will be e-mailed to you following the webinar. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nAfter completing this webinar participants will be able to… \n\nIdentify the difference between reproductive rights\, health\, and justice\nIdentify at least 2 ways that reproductive justice is aligned with sexuality and pleasure work\n\nCONTINUING EDUCATION: \nCommunity Partners FBO Maternal Mental Health NOW is the sponsor of continuing education for this learning module and is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Community Partners FBO Maternal Mental Health NOW as the sponsor maintains responsibility for this program and its content. \nSPEAKER: \nBianca I. Laureano\, PhD\, MA\, CSW\, CSES (she/her) \nBianca I Laureano is an award-winning educator\, curriculum writer\, and sexologist. She is a founding\nmember of the Women of Color Sexual Health Network and ANTE UP! a virtual freedom school for\nsexuality professionals. She has written curricula and led the curriculum development for the award-\nwinning Netflix film Crip Camp guided by disability justice principles. She is an AASECT certified\nsexuality educator and supervisor and was awarded an honorary doctorate from the California\nInstitute for Integral Studies for her work in expanding the US sexuality field. She is the editor of The\nPeople’s Book of Human Sexuality: Expanding the Sexology Archive available in May 2023. Find out\nmore about Bianca at her website BiancaLaureano.com and about ANTE UP! at www.AnteUpPD.com \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/world-building-with-reproductive-justice/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Integrative Approaches to Perinatal Mental Health Care
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TODAYFor many individuals entering the perinatal period\, the transition can introduce new stressors and physiological changes that require extra care to maintain emotional wellness for the whole family. In the pursuit of supporting the mental health of pregnant and postpartum individuals and their partners\, Integrative Psychiatrist\, Christina Ford\, MD values holistic and strengths-based care. In this interactive webinar\, Dr. Ford will address practical approaches to integrative care in maintaining mental health during and after pregnancy including her 5 S’s: support\, sleep\, sustenance\, self-care\, and supplementation. Dr. Ford will share how she engages collaboratively with those she serves to explore both proactive and preventative support measures to mitigate risk factors for perinatal mental health such as nutrition\, movement\, spirituality\, and meaning-making. \nCEUs will be offered for this webinar. The webinar will be recorded and can be accessed for 1 week following the live-broadcast. If you are unable to attend live\, please still register and the link to the recording will be e-mailed to you following the webinar. \nOBJECTIVES: \nAfter completing this webinar participants will be able to…\n– Identify 2 holistic strategies for promoting perinatal mental health and wellness.\n– Explain the importance of nutrition and community support for those at risk of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.\n– Identify 1 new way to engage patients in supportive measures for easing the transition to motherhood. \nCONTINUING EDUCATION: \nCommunity Partners FBO Maternal Mental Health NOW is the sponsor of continuing education for this learning module and is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Community Partners FBO Maternal Mental Health NOW as the sponsor maintains responsibility for this program and its content. \nSPEAKER: \nChristina Ford\, MD (she/her) \nDr. Ford received her BA in English from Barnard College/Columbia University and her MD from the Keck School of Medicine of USC. She completed both her Adult Psychiatry Residency and a Fellowship in Women’s Mental Health at Harvard Medical School (Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center/Brigham & Women’s Hospital). In addition to her private practice and consulting work\, Dr. Ford serves as Board Chair for FEAST\, a South Los Angeles-based NPO dedicated to democratizing the health and wellness of the community through scholarships for healthy ingredients\, nutritional education\, and emotional support groups. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/integrative-approaches-to-perinatal-mental-health-care/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220714T130000
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SUMMARY:The Use of Acupuncture in Integrative  Perinatal Care
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TODAYChinese medicine works by re-establishing balance and harmony within the mind/body/spirit. Acupuncture stimulates the flow of Qi\, allowing the body to heal itself and balance the body’s energy. Acupuncture and herbal remedies are very effective in treating a variety of health concerns\, including during the reproductive journey. From an East-Asian Medicine point of view\, women may be at higher risk of developing symptoms of postpartum depression due to the loss of blood\, energy (Qi) and fluids during birth and during lactation. Join us for this webinar where we will learn the benefits of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) during the perinatal period from Dr. Minich\, who integrates Eastern and Western practices with perinatal communities to support their mental\, physical\, and spiritual health. \nCEUs will be offered for this webinar. The webinar will be recorded and can be accessed for 1 week following the live-broadcast. If you are unable to attend live\, please still register and the link to the recording will be e-mailed to you following the webinar. \nOBJECTIVES: \nAfter completing this webinar participants will be able to…\n-Identify 2 East-Asian treatment therapies that are restorative and healing during the perinatal period.\n-Discuss the importance of integrating East/Asian Medicine with Western Medicine in the treatment of Perinatal Mental Health.\n-Discuss 2 causative factors of Antepartum and PPD and why certain birthing people are at greater risk for developing these conditions.\n-Identify 2 modalities to assist birthing people with the transition to parenthood. \nCONTINUING EDUCATION: \nCommunity Partners FBO Maternal Mental Health NOW is the sponsor of continuing education for this learning module and is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Community Partners FBO Maternal Mental Health NOW as the sponsor maintains responsibility for this program and its content. \nSPEAKER: \nSusan Minich\, CNM\, MSN\, MSOM\, LAc (she/her) \nDr. Minich attended the University of Pennsylvania Graduate Nurse-Midwifery Program and received her Masters of Science in Nursing and Midwifery in 1981. She had a full-time\, hospital-based Nurse-Midwifery practice for many years before Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles recruited Susan to come and work there. Dr. Minich has been involved in healthcare for 40 years as a Certified Nurse-Midwife working in women’s health providing care to women and their families\, including gynecology\, pregnancy\, and childbirth. She believes in the prevention and maintenance of our health and well-being through nutrition\, exercise\, and lifestyle changes. Susan completed her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) at the Pacific College of Health and Science (PCHS) in San Diego\, California. With her many years of experience in Western Medicine\, Dr. Minich now integrates Eastern Medicine into her women’s health practice. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/the-use-of-acupuncture-in-integrative-perinatal-care/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Use of Alternative Treatments for Perinatal Mood Disorders and Treatment-Resistant Depression:  A Focus on rTMS and Ketamine
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TODAYPerinatal mood disorders\, which at times include treatment-resistant forms of depression\, remain a major public health burden and a primary target for improvement within care models. In some cases\, people with perinatal mood disorders may not respond to treatment recommendations including psychopharmacology and evidence-based therapeutic modalities. Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) and Ketamine are FDA cleared and approved alternative treatment modalities for some of these patients who qualify under specific criteria. The availability of these alternative treatments creates opportunities for those who do not respond to first-line treatment recommendations to explore a wider range of options to feel better. Learn more about what these treatment options entail and how patients might access them with psychiatrist Dr. Merrill Sparago. \nCEUs will be offered for this webinar. The webinar will be recorded and can be accessed for 1 week following the live-broadcast. If you are unable to attend live\, please still register and the link to the recording will be e-mailed to you following the webinar. \nOBJECTIVES: \nAfter completing this webinar participants will be able to…\n– Identify 3 features of perinatal mood disorders in conjunction with treatment-resistant depression.\n– Explain the proposed mechanisms of action of both rTMS and Ketamine.\n– Review the indications and evidence for use of rTMS and Ketamine. \nCONTINUING EDUCATION: \nCommunity Partners FBO Maternal Mental Health NOW is the sponsor of continuing education for this learning module and is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Community Partners FBO Maternal Mental Health NOW as the sponsor maintains responsibility for this program and its content. \nSPEAKER: \nMerrill Sparago\, MD (he/him) \nDr. Sparago received his undergraduate degree in psychology from Hunter College\, studied medicine at the University of Maryland in Baltimore\, and went on to complete his residency training in psychiatry at UCLA. Dr. Sparago received training in perinatal psychiatry at the UCLA Women’s Life Center\, completed a research fellowship in perinatal mental health\, and served as a volunteer clinical instructor at the UCLA Women’s Life Center. Additionally\, Dr. Sparago has been a member of Postpartum Support International (PSI) where he has served on the executive board as research chair\, co-developed the clinical material for the 2009 PSI/Maternal Mental Health NOW (formerly\, Los Angeles County Perinatal Mental Health Taskforce)\, and co-organized the PSI annual conference in Los Angeles. Dr. Sparago maintains a private practice in perinatal mental health and the integration of novel therapeutics including the use of TMS and Ketamine for treating refractory depression. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/use-of-alternative-treatments-for-perinatal-mood-disorders-and-treatment-resistant-depression-a-focus-on-rtms-and-ketamine/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T130000
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SUMMARY:Pelvic Health Physical Therapy: Wholistic Care During The Perinatal Period
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TODAYThis webinar will help participants learn the relevance and importance of physical therapy in the perinatal period as a complementary method of care. Many birthing people are not aware of the preventative and rehabilitative services available to them through physical therapy to support their perinatal journey. This gap in knowledge leads birthing people to miss opportunities for care that could otherwise be beneficial to their overall mental and physical health recovery. Physical therapy is integral to a healthy perinatal experience for mind and body. Sydney will uncover the many ways that pelvic health physical therapists support birthing people as they navigate the huge life change that is having a child. \nCEUs will be offered for this webinar. The webinar will be recorded and can be accessed for 1 week following the live-broadcast. If you are unable to attend live\, please still register and the link to the recording will be e-mailed to you following the webinar. \nOBJECTIVES: \nAfter completing this webinar participants will be able to…\n– Define physical therapy and its relevance in the perinatal period\n– Discuss the connection between mental and physical health\n– Name the pelvic floor and identify physiological changes that may occur during pregnancy\n– Explore the range of “normal” during the perinatal period and identify when to seek pelvic health physical therapy \nCONTINUING EDUCATION: \nCommunity Partners FBO Maternal Mental Health NOW is the sponsor of continuing education for this learning module and is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Community Partners FBO Maternal Mental Health NOW as the sponsor maintains responsibility for this program and its content. \nSPEAKER: \nSydney Jamison\, DPT\nDoctor of Physical Therapy @Sydney Jamison\, DPT Rehab Specialists\, Inc – Pelvic Rehab \nSydney (she/her) is proudly from St. Louis\, Missouri. She received her B.S. in Exercise Science from the University of Kansas in 2016 and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2019. It was during her time at KUMC that she developed an interest and passion for Pelvic Health. She has since dedicated her career to advancing her knowledge and practice of the specialty. Her work centers on ensuring all women are educated and empowered to take charge of their health and function using an approach that honors their unique interests and lifestyles. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/pelvic-health-physical-therapy-wholistic-care-during-the-perinatal-period/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211014T130000
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SUMMARY:Increasing accessibility
DESCRIPTION:Insurance Paneling tips for Clinicians\, Telehealth and Medi-Cal expansionOverview\nMany clinicians and mental health providers report difficulty with navigating the insurance landscape\, which in turn affects access to care for clients. Webinar participants will increase their knowledge concerning insurance including paneling\, submitting and appealing claims\, and troubleshooting barriers that may occur. Presenter will also cover telehealth services and Medi-Cal expansion for perinatal patients. \nTraining Objectives:\n\nExplain 2 pros and 2 cons regarding insurance paneling for private practice clinicians\, and how it contributes to access to care for clients.\nList the specific covered services offered for telehealth and Medi-Cal expansion.\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lxlixCHOQyK9H3W3GJSdrQ \nWebinar FacultyMegan Phillips PsyD PHM-C is a licensed psychologist and a perinatal mental health specialist. She is the owner of Cottonwood Psychology Center\, a group therapy practice that specializes in maternal mental health in Orange County\, California. Dr. Phillips is also a business consultant for therapists who are interested in exploring the world of private practice.
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/increasing-accessibility/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210722T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210722T130000
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SUMMARY:Hi-Touch vs Hi-Tech
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Doula Service Challenges and StrategiesOverview\nDoulas are an essential part of the birthing family’s perinatal caregiving team. Doula care is typically associated with hi-touch in-home or in-hospital non-medical services including emotional\, physical and advocacy support. \nThis session will discuss the unique challenges of delivering doula services via virtual platforms especially during national emergencies such as Covid-19. Strategies and recommendations to improve the quality of virtual or hybrid doula care for both the families and the doulas will be shared. \nTraining Objectives:\n\nDiscuss 2 benefits and 2 barriers to giving doula care via virtual or hybrid methods\nDiscuss the importance of professional development\, mentoring and peer support to deliver best outcomes within telehealth doula practices.\nIdentify the value of doulas using telehealth platforms to address the need for a culturally congruent and sensitive perinatal support person as an essential member of the maternal health team.\nIdentify at least 2 unique challenges of Community Doulas serving maternal communities with high disparities and explain how virtual services can support the need for evidence based education\, emotional support and advocacy.\n\nCEUs will NOT be offered for this webinar. The webinar will be recorded and can be accessed for 1 week following the live-broadcast. If you are unable to attend live\, please still register and the link to the recording will be e-mailed to you following the webinar. \nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sSlXUM4BSF62ekUHfSuOGw \nWebinar FacultyKhefri Riley\, CLEC\, CPYT\, HCHD is a Doula\, Childbirth Educator and Prenatal Yoga Specialist who has taught thousands of birthing people; mothers\, fathers\, and babies\, to mindfully embody the multi-faceted experience of new parenthood and yoga. She has attended over 300 births\, serving families at all major hospitals in Los Angeles County and is the current owner of Los Angeles Birth Partners and Urban Goddess Lifestyle. She brings over 17 years experience as a Certified Lactation Educator Counselor\, Birth and Postpartum Doula\, Doula Trainer\, Newborn Care/Childbirth Educator and Hypnobabies “Hypno-doula”. Khefri is serving as Joint Program Creator and Co-Director of The Frontline Doulas – Centering the Community Program funded by the Health Net and produced by Diversity Uplifts Inc.
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/hi-touch-vs-hi-tech/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210617T200000
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SUMMARY:Legal and Ethical Dilemmas in Perinatal Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:The field of perinatal mental health may present clinicians with unique legal and ethical dilemmas with an abundance of grey areas to traverse. Concerns about parent\, infant and child safety are keenly present for providers supporting families on their reproductive journey. Additionally\, ethical dilemmas may arise as clinicians navigate providing equitable care with cultural humility while meeting legal and ethical standards of licensure governing boards. \nThis 3-part\, 3-day continuing education workshop series pairs legal and clinical voices in conversation to help us problem solve these complex and ever-evolving challenges. Topics include: promoting safe boundaries\, child abuse and neglect reporting\, managing high risk cases and practice risk management\, and implicit bias. \nPlease join us for what is sure to be an informative\, interactive and practice transforming series! Register for individual workshops for $40 each or all three workshops at the discounted rate of $100. \n\nThis course meets criteria for 2 CE credits each\, or 6 CE credits total for LMFTs\, LPCCs\, LCSWs\, LEPs\, and psychologists through the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) in the state of CA. Please view the conference brochure for full accreditation details. \nVIEW BROCHURE \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/legal-and-ethical-dilemmas-in-perinatal-mental-health/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210422T130000
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UID:610-1619092800-1619096400@maternalmentalhealthnow.org
SUMMARY:Infertility to Pregnancy and Postpartum
DESCRIPTION:Mastering Mental HealthOverview\nParticipants will dive into the important mental health considerations along the fertility journey from infertility treatments to pregnancy and postpartum. This presentation will include information on getting ahead of the common symptoms and stressors\, when and how to access professional support\, and key tips for moving on after getting off of the fertility rollercoaster. \nTRAINING OBJECTIVES:\n\nIdentify at least 2 common stressors experienced by those on the fertility journey and how to manage mental health symptoms that may arise.\nAssess for the client’s need to access professional support and how to identify\nappropriate resources.\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cWxTP3f3T5KI2-7MszPD2A \nWebinar FacultyMarissa Long\, PsyD is the owner and Clinical Director of ARC Counseling and Wellness\, a private practice in Southern California. ARC Counseling and Wellness has 4 offices staffed by multiple providers across various disciplines\, specialties and areas of expertise. Dr. Long is trained and educated as a Health Psychologist and thus tends to work with clients who are managing serious health issues or complications. She is an expert in supporting families at any and all points along their fertility journey\, whether that be during fertility treatments\, assessment for gestational carriers and donors\, or transition to pregnancy and postpartum. \nDr. Long has also just recently launched PsychEd Book Club\, an innovative book club facilitated by therapists to support mental health\, self-help and social connection through conversation and education.
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/infertility-to-pregnancy-and-postpartum/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T143509
CREATED:20191030T221344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210102T230313Z
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SUMMARY:In-home to e-home
DESCRIPTION:Virtual home visitation challenges and strategiesOverview\nPresenter will walk participants through the basics of transitioning home visiting care to online. Topics to be discussed include: combating barriers to informed consent\, assessing for safety\, and promoting privacy and confidentiality. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the nuances of non-verbal communication\, trauma-informed approaches\, and using moments of dysregulation as opportunities for teaching coping strategies within the context of virtual care. \nTRAINING OBJECTIVES: \n\nDevelop skills to facilitate a smooth transition to virtual home visits for both provider\nand client.\nDevelop skills around creating a safe\, trauma-informed space for clients to share openly\nduring interactions with home visitors to ensure full and accurate assessment.\nIncrease practitioner understanding of assessing for risk\, safety\, and how to plan for\nunexpected issues that may arise in virtual home visits.\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6q8QKyMsQ-Ca-4cdS9zCEA \nWebinar FacultyDenise A. Cervantes ACSW CLE is a home visitor and psychotherapist\, who has been working with low-income and high-risk families for over 15 years. Denise is a social worker who earned her Master of Social Work from University of Southern California and her Certificate of Lactation Education from University of California\, San Diego. Denise is the Resource and Outreach Supervisor and Home Visitor for the Welcome Baby Pilot Program at Maternal and Child Health Access.
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/in-home-to-e-home/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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