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SUMMARY:2025 Queer & Trans Perinatal Mental Health Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TODAYWhen: Wednesday\, February 5\, 2025 – 12 pm – 1:30 pm PST\nWebinar Title: The Impact of a Lack of Gender-Affirming Peripartum Healthcare on Postpartum Depression\, Anxiety\, and Trauma for Trans and Nonbinary Gestational Parents\nSpeaker: Anna Pow\, MSW \nWhen: Wednesday\, April 2\, 2025 – 12 pm – 1:30 pm PST\nWebinar Title: Combating Transphobic Legislation with Inclusive Sex Ed\nSpeaker: Vann Jones \nWhen: Tuesday\, May 20\, 2024 – 12 pm – 1:30 pm PST\nWebinar Title: Understanding Options and Overcoming Barriers for LGBTQ+ Family Formation\nSpeaker: Marea Goodman\, LM\, CPM \nWhen: Wednesday\, July 2\, 2025 – 12 pm – 1:30 pm PST\nWebinar Title: Affirming & Embodied Birth: Transformative Approaches to De-Feminizing Perinatal Care\nand Supporting Trans/Queer Well-Being\nSpeaker: Ash Dasuqi \n—\n1 FREE CE for mental health professionals sponsored by the American Psychological Association (APA) will be offered to LIVE webinar attendees only. Live webinar attendees will be eligible for 1 CE for each webinar in the series. The webinars 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. \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. \n— \nSPEAKERS \nAnna Pow (she/her) \nAnna Pow\, ACSW\, is a therapist living and working in Los Angeles. She has spent the last two years working at the Los Angeles LGBT Center supporting marginalized queer clients in community mental health. As a graduate student she focused her research on the impact of a lack of gender affirming peripartum care on the postpartum mental health of trans and nonbinary gestational parents. Anna previously worked as both a birth and postpartum doula\, developing an early passion for the field of birthwork. Through this work Anna realized her pull towards therapeutic work\, with a collaborative and strengths-based lens. Anna looks forward to continuing her work in the LGBT+ community\, specifically around peripartum mental health. \nVann Jones (he/him) \nVann Jones is a transgender political analyst and activist\, community organizer\, educator\, and caretaker\, born and raised in the East Bay Area. Vann got his start in working towards community care at the age of 12 when he became heavily involved in the Castro Valley Unified School District\, fighting for LGBTQ+ inclusion and education at every grade level. He is proudly a first-generation college student\, graduating from the University of California\, Santa Cruz with highest honors in Feminist Studies and the History of Art & Visual Culture. During his time in college\, he published and presented his own research and educational website on transmasculine reproduction which has become a staple in transgender health care across the UC system\, and is now permanently preserved by the GLBT Historical Society. He has worked with a plethora of organizations and activists both in college and after graduation\, and is currently applying to UC Berkeley Law where he hopes to study under their Public Interest & Social Justice program. His dream is to someday be the first transgender man in Congress. \nMarea Goodman (they/them) \nMarea Goodman\, LM\, CPM (they/them) is a licensed midwife specializing in caring for the LGBTQ+ community from pre-conception into the first year of parenting. They are the founder of the PregnantTogether Community\, a vibrant online community supporting queer folks & solo parents from preconception through parenting\, and the co-author of the book Baby Making for Everybody—Fertility and Family Building for LGBTQ+ and Solo Parents (touted as the What to Expect When You’re Expecting for non-traditional families). What Marea is most proud of is getting to be “mapa” to their amazing kids. \nAsh Dasuqi (they/them) \nAsh is a Palestinian nonbinary midwife and parent who is oriented toward the fullest sense of liberation we can imagine. They co-parent with their incredible partner and teach a trans/queer childbirth class they created after attending many births\, giving birth trans\, and immersing their studies within the modern gestational health crisis. Ash is widely recognized for their engaging and accessible teaching style\, breaking down complex concepts clearly while always within the wider context of a world suffering from white supremacist settler colonial oppression. Ash’s areas of expertise include gender-affirming healthcare\, obstetric violence\, trauma-informed care\, gender competency\, medical and birth trauma prevention\, decolonization\, and colonization in board gaming. Ash is resolute in uprooting systems of violence and oppression\, offering critical and transformative insights as a result. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/2025-queer-trans-perinatal-mental-health-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:A Postpartum State of Mind
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TODAYMilitary families face unique challenges\, such as multiple moves\, inconsistent support\, involuntary isolation\, and deployments. In fact\, deployments contribute to military spouses being 2x more likely to screen positively for postpartum depression if their spouse is deployed during pregnancy. Despite these statistics\, birthing persons are not provided with the basic education\, treatment\, support\, or referrals to reduce their risk for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders adequately. \nThis workshop will teach attendees about military culture\, terminology\, risk factors\, protective factors\, and resources to support military families. Attendees will review case studies and discuss how to identify and support clients who may be at risk for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nAfter completing this webinar participants will be able to… \n\nDescribe basic military culture\, terminology\, and common risk factors affecting birthing persons within military families\nExplain the deployment cycle to military families and offer supportive therapeutic techniques to manage their mental health during times of separation\nIdentify at least three therapeutic techniques\, current initiatives\, and/or resources to support military families.\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: \nPatience Riley\, (she/her)\, NCC\, LPC\, PMH-C \nPatience Riley is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist certified in perinatal mental health and has been practicing for 13 years. She received her BA in Psychology from Winthrop University and MA in Community Counseling from Clark Atlanta University. Patience is currently in private practice where she offers individual therapy\, mental health workshops\, and maintains her professional blog\, WHOA MAMA. \nIn addition to her work as a therapist\, Patience is the Communications Manager for the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color. She has spoken for organizations such as the Service Women’s Action Network\, Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance\, Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health\, Postpartum Support International\, Brazelton Touchpoint Center\, and the National Board of Certified Counselors. She has been featured on the Wall Street Journal Podcast\, Military Birthtalk Podcast\, in Vanity Fair London\, Reckon News\, Women’s eNews\, and Izzy & Liv. In September 2023\, Patience was the Military Families Magazine cover story\, and has contributed pieces to the #HowRightNow campaign with the Center for Disease Control\, Military Spouse Magazine\, and Wounded Warrior Project. \nIn addition to her work as a Licensed Professional Counselor Patience is a member of the Military Birth Resources Network and Postpartum Coalition’s leadership council\, PSI support group leader (mindfulness and military moms sub)\, a Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT)\, and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc. \nOutside of her work within the mental health field\, Patience is a creative\, foodie\, plant mom\, festival junkie\, wife to her college sweetheart\, and mom of two little boys. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/a-postpartum-state-of-mind/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Adoption and Perinatal Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TODAYJoy Lieberthal Rho will share her clinical and lived experience of working with and among international adoptees as they journey through parenthood. Understanding that adoption always adds an extra layer of complexity to all life milestones\, becoming biological parents for adoptees presents particular issues and needs for intervention and awareness. \n1 CE Available \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nAfter completing this webinar participants will be able to… \n\nIdentify three specific perinatal mental health challenges for new adoptee parents.\nDiscuss issues of attachment\, bonding\, and abandonment\, and control impact on the postpartum experience of a new adoptee parent.\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: \nJoy Lieberthal Rho\, LCSW (she/her) \nJoy Lieberthal Rho\, LCSW is a social worker/counselor in private practice and also at the Juilliard School in NY. She is Co-Founder of IAMADOPTEE.org\, an online mental health and wellness resource for the international adoptee community. She has been involved with the international adoptee community for over 25 years\, as a founding member and former president of Also-Known-As\, policy analyst at Donaldson Adoption Institute and staff at a private adoption agency in NYC. Joy created the original mentorship program for Also-Known-As and also for Spence-Chapin Adoption agency. Dedicated to working within the Asian American and adoptee community\, Joy worked as a clinical supervisor at the Korean American Family Service Center\, a domestic violence service organization. Joy is adopted from Korea\, was found by her birthmother in 1994 and continues to be in reunion with her. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/adoption-and-perinatal-mental-health/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Express Yourself Bash
DESCRIPTION:For the past twelve years\, Maternal Mental Health NOW has celebrated the dedication and support of the provider\, advocate and survivor community through a traditional gala celebration. \nThis year\, we are changing things up! \nOn Friday May 3\, 2024\, we invite you to celebrate all the people\, places\, initiatives and movements working together to make LA County the best place to give birth. \nCome as your true\, authentic self – ready to nourish your soul\, celebrate community\, and experience joy.Your ticket to the Bash at Boomtown Brewery: a Speak Up When You’re Down Gala remix includes: \n\nDelicious food and drink (wine\, beer and sodas)\nPowerful storytelling\nFun entertainment\, and …\nDancing!\n\nAll proceeds benefit the work of Maternal Mental Health NOW\, whose mission is to remove barriers to the prevention\, identification and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in Los Angeles County. \nOur Bash at Boomtown Brewery serves as the culminating event of Maternal Mental Health NOW’s 2024 Sex & Perinatal Mental Health conference.If you are in town for the conference\, please join us as well! \nSponsorships & Tickets
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/express-yourself-bash/
LOCATION:Boomtown Brewery\, 700 Jackson Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala
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SUMMARY:Parental Adjustment in Parents of Donor-Conceived Children
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TODAYThe transition to parenthood constitutes a profound life-changing experience entailing considerable psychological adjustments. For parents of donor-conceived children\, this journey introduces added complexities\, including issues of infertility and loss\, namely the loss of a genetic connection with their child. These intricacies can complicate the perinatal period\, rendering parents vulnerable during this crucial phase. This training aims to explore the psychological adjustments required by parents who seek third-party assistance for family building. It will delve into the distinctive implications for parent-child bonding\, the disclosure of donor status\, and the intricacies of parenting a donor-conceived child. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nIdentify how infertility and loss influence the perinatal adjustment period for parents of donor-conceived children\nDiscuss the framework for disclosure of the child’s donor-conceived status\nList at least two factors that enhance bonding and parenting children who are donor-conceived\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: \nDr. Loree Johnson\, (she/her)\, PhD\, LMFT \nDr. Loree Johnson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a virtual practice that serves clients in California and Washington. As a result of her reproductive story\, Dr. Johnson sought training in fertility counseling and reproductive trauma. Dr. Johnson has been an active member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy for over 20 years and has served in various board positions at the state and national levels. Most recently\, she served on the Anti-Racism Task Force for the Mental Health Professionals Group of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. In addition to reproductive mental health\, Dr. Johnson is passionate about training therapists and reducing the disparities in the infertility and loss communities that impact access to treatment\, care\, and outcomes. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/parental-adjustment-in-parents-of-donor-conceived-children/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Storyectomy* Baby Bumps
DESCRIPTION:Storyectomy*\nReal\, Raw & Revolutionary Storytelling Classes\n*Get your story out \nMaternal Mental Health NOW is super excited to partner with The Crow Comedy to present Storyectomy*: Baby Bumps\, a community-driven mental health initiative using the art of storytelling and comedy to bring light\, love\, and healing to those affected by mental health conditions during their parenthood journey (e.g. postpartum depression\, anxiety\, OCD\, psychosis\, and beyond). After meeting at The Crow for six weeks\, students will tell their stories in a personal and effective way through Nicole Blaine’s teachings as a comedic storyteller. The final storytelling show features students alongside professional comedians. \nHeal with us! \nWatch the students of the Storyectomy program and professional storytellers/comedians share their stories on Friday March 1\, 2024 at 8pm at The Crow in Santa Monica\, CA. \nSponsor us! \nA $5\,000 sponorship offers the following benefits: \n\nAcknowledgement in welcome remarks\nProminent logo placement on event webpages\nInclusion in email blast to MMHN’s and The Crow’s 13\,000+ subscribers \nDedicated social media posts to MMHN’s and The Crow’s 17\,000+ followers\n5 Tickets to the show\nOnsite exhibitor table at the show\n\nMake a night of it! \nDine at Birdie G’s (next to The Crow) and 10% of your food and beverage bill will be donated to Maternal Mental Health NOW (just show the waitstaff your flyer and/or email confirmation). Reservations highly recommended. Parties 7 or more are offered a prix fix family style menu ($79 per person). \nThis program is supported\, in part\, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture. \nRegister for the ShowSponsor the Show
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/storyectomy-baby-bumps/
LOCATION:The Crow Comedy\, 2525 Michigan Avenue\, UnitF4\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90404\, United States
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DESCRIPTION:Suicide is the leading cause of death for birthing people during the first year following a child’s birth. Suicidal thoughts are also common during the perinatal period. Infertility and pregnancy or infant loss are also significant risk factors for suicide and suicidal ideation. Yet\, this topic remains something many do not discuss. Join Maternal Mental Health NOW and Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance for an intimate conversation about suicide and suicidal thoughts from those with lived experience. Let’s learn together how to make sure no birthing person feels like their baby would be better off without them. \nThis event is provided free in part from generous donations from our supporters. Consider becoming a supporter of MMHN and our Courageous Conversations series with a suggested donation of $15 \nThe event will be hosted via Zoom and a recording of the event will be sent to those who register.
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/perinatal-suicide/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courageous Conversations
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SUMMARY:Parenting in a Time of Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TODAYEfforts to study the intersection of climate change and mental health are emerging to discover the impact that shifting environmental conditions have on individuals and communities. For families considering becoming parents\, or for those who are pregnant or postpartum\, a range of emotions might emerge\, including ambivalence\, grief\, trauma\, and/or chronic stress. Caitlyn will review the emergent research addressing the impact of climate change on mental health and discuss the specific impacts on the psychological well-being and therapeutic process of birthing people. \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\nDefine climate grief\, eco-grief\, and eco-anxiety and explain their relevance to understanding the psychological impact of climate changeDiscuss the impact of climate change at the intersection of race\, class\, and gender\nIdentify 3 ways that parents and birthing people are impacted by the changing climate\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: \nCaitlyn Wallace\, LCSW\, PMH-C (she/her) \nCaitlyn Wallace\, LCSW\, PMH-C received her Masters in Social Welfare at University of California\, Berkeley in 2009 and completed a certificate training in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International in 2017. Caitlyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Nevada\, where she is the owner of Desert Bloom Wellness\, NV\, a small but growing practice in Reno that serves Nevadans statewide through in-person and telehealth services. She provides ACT-based and ecotherapy- influenced treatment to the perinatal population\, trauma survivors\, and people experiencing life transitions and/or eco-grief. She is a volunteer coordinator with Postpartum Support International\, and a founding member of the PSI Nevada state chapter. She is a member of the Climate Psychology Alliance of North America and the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/parenting-in-a-time-of-climate-change/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230720T130000
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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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DESCRIPTION:Speak Up When You’re Down Gala: Cultivating Community Voices \nThe goal of our Speak Up When You’re Down Gala is to honor and celebrate individuals who have survived perinatal depression\, anxiety\, grief\, loss and other hardship\, and the friends\, family\, providers and community leaders who have supported and advocated for them. This year’s theme\, Cultivating Community Voices\, celebrates the varied and powerful voices that are advancing Black birth equity\, justice\, and living at the county and state level. \nHONORING \n\nDiana E. Ramos\, MD\, MPH\, MBA\, FACOG\nCalifornia Surgeon General\nhttps://osg.ca.gov/ \n\n\n\nIntergenerational Leaders of Black Birth Equity and Justice \n\nWenonah Valentine\, MBA\, Executive Director\, i.D.R.E.A.M. for Racial Health Equity\nhttps://idreamnow.org/ \n\nAdjoa Jones\, MBA\, CLES\, Doula\, Los Angeles County African American Infant and\nMaternal Mortality (AAIMM) Prevention Initiative\nhttps://www.blackinfantsandfamilies.org/about \n\nSayida Peprah-Wilson\, PsyD\, Founder and Executive Director\nDiversity Uplifts\, Inc.\nhttps://www.diversityuplifts.org/ \n\nThe event features a cocktail reception\, seated dinner\, silent auction and entertainment.\nCocktail attire requested. \nProceeds from the gala will be used to support Maternal Mental Health NOW’s training\, public awareness\, and advocacy activities\, including the Black Birth Workers Community. \nwww.maternalmentalhealthnow.org/2023Gala
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/2023gala/
LOCATION:Westdrift Manhattan Beach\, 1400 Parkview Avenue\, Manhattan Beach\, CA\, 90266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230512T160000
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CREATED:20220916T215346Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Conference
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n\nReproductive access and choice deeply impact mental health. Individuals who experience reproductive oppression\, such as those living in states where abortion is illegal and families impacted by the criminal justice and/or child welfare systems\, are at a higher risk of experiencing perinatal mental health challenges. \nReproductive justice (RJ) is a social justice movement initiated in 1994 by many Black midwives\, public health\, and community activists\, including Loretta J. Ross\, Dr. Dázon Dixon Diallo\, and Dr. Toni Bond. The movement emphasizes that all reproductive bodies deserve access to the care and resources to support their reproductive needs such as family planning\, contraception\, prenatal and postpartum care\, paid family leave\, and abortion. In addition to the right to choose to conceive\, carry\, or release a pregnancy\, RJ entails the right to have and raise a baby in a safe and life-affirming environment with dignity and respect. \nThis 6 hour continuing education training will dive into the legal and ethical dilemmas related to reproductive justice that providers of perinatal mental health care confront in 2023. Through a trauma-informed lens\, we will discuss the implications of social and political factors on birthing people and their mental health. Presentations will include an exploration of clinical documentation and legal mandates\, considerations for supporting pregnant and postpartum people experiencing incarceration\, and mental health impact of the overturn of Roe vs. Wade. \nFor further information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/2023conference/
LOCATION:California Endowment\, 1000 N. Alameda Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230413T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T164225
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230112T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T164225
CREATED:20221203T000633Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T164225
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220714T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220714T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T164225
CREATED:20220225T013726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220326T025940Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220604T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220604T213000
DTSTAMP:20260623T164225
CREATED:20220322T224427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T021045Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Gala
DESCRIPTION:The mission of Maternal Mental Health NOW is to remove the barriers to prevention\, screening and treatment of prenatal and postpartum depression in Los Angeles County.  This year’s gala theme\, Honoring our Roots: 15 Years of Supporting the Well-being of Growing Families\, celebrates the legacy of Maternal Mental Health NOW and the thousands of families impacted by this collective work. The goal of the gala is to honor and celebrate individuals who have survived postpartum mental health disorders during pregnancy and/or the postpartum period and the friends\, family and providers who have supported and advocated for them. \nJoin us for a night of storytelling\, a silent auction and formal dinner. 100% of event proceeds will be used to support Maternal Mental Health NOW’s training\, public awareness\, policy and advocacy activities. \nThank you to our sponsors Brii Biosciences\, Sheikh/Impact and Jeanette Valentine and Alonzo Plough\, Princeton\, NJ. \n  \nPurchase Your Ticket NOW!
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/3981/
LOCATION:Westdrift Manhattan Beach\, 1400 Parkview Avenue\, Manhattan Beach\, CA\, 90266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220602T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220603T163000
DTSTAMP:20260623T164225
CREATED:20220301T224408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T022041Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Just as no two people experience perinatal depression and anxiety the same way\, neither is there a one size fits all approach to their care. Whole person care takes into consideration cultural influences\, diverse belief systems\, mind/body integration and alternatives to or that complement conventional Western medicine. Current movements within healthcare toward inclusive and culturally responsive interventions inspire and inform this conference. Our keynote presentations and interactive workshops will offer multi-disciplinary approaches to perinatal mental health care. \nConference participants will join a collaborative discussion with a wide range of healers to re-imagine the future of holistic care for individuals on their reproductive journeys. Attendees will hear from leading change-agents who will share advancements in research and innovative approaches to the mental\, emotional\, and physical healing of those entering parenthood. The conference will take place June 2-3\, 2022\, from 8a-4:30p and will be hosted in-person at the Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Westside and will live stream online. \nThank you to our sponsors California Health Care Foundation\, Health Net\, L.A. Care\, First 5 LA and Mahmee. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/2022conference/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Westside\, 6333 Bristol Parkway\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220421T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T164225
CREATED:20220407T200444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T200444Z
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SUMMARY:This Time Around: Expanding family after experiencing   perinatal mental health disorders
DESCRIPTION:This panel will be moderated by Jessica Wendi Abel who is the author of The Little Blue Rocket Ship: A Story About Postpartum Depression. This book is told by a boy who sees changes in his mom after she has a baby. As the boy explores his own feelings and questions\, he is reassured by his mom’s continued love for him. Our panel includes those who have added to their family following an experience with PPD/PPA or any other perinatal mental health disorder. We will discuss preparing yourself\, your partner and your children.
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/this-time-around-expanding-family-after-experiencing-perinatal-mental-health-disorders/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courageous Conversations,Story Telling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220407T100000
DTSTAMP:20260623T164225
CREATED:20220225T012943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T014206Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T164225
CREATED:20211207T191819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T193924Z
UID:3863-1642075200-1642078800@maternalmentalhealthnow.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260623T164225
CREATED:20211110T234821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T004707Z
UID:3797-1638885600-1638889200@maternalmentalhealthnow.org
SUMMARY:Courageous Conversations: Through My Eyes\, A Journey to Healing
DESCRIPTION:For our last conversation of the year we are presenting a candid discussion on the range of fears and challenges experienced by those on the journey of parenthood. These sometimes include scary thoughts and may at times progress to perinatal mental health disorders. Our dynamic panel will share their stories of what life looked like along their journey\, as well as how they found support to address their fears and how they navigated perinatal mental health treatment and healing. This discussion is inspired by the book “Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers” by Karen Kleiman and Molly McIntrye
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/courageous-conversation-through-my-eyes-a-journey-to-healing/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T164225
CREATED:20201216T042936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210102T230429Z
UID:2658-1634212800-1634216400@maternalmentalhealthnow.org
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=America/Los_Angeles:20210927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T164225
CREATED:20210823T204416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T205854Z
UID:3660-1632744000-1632747600@maternalmentalhealthnow.org
SUMMARY:Courageous Conversations: Pregnant with the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Courageous Conversations: Pregnant with the StarsOverview\nJoin author Renee Cramer\, author of “Pregnant with the Stars” and “Birthing a Movement” for a discussion on the impact of Hollywood and celebrity pregnancies in the media on society and pregnant people. We are exploring topics such as the pressure to keep up with the stars (think gender reveals\, expertly designed nurseries\, looking beautiful during pregnancy\, ect)\, “bouncing back” and the expectation to do so\, and other ways we might be subconsciously (or consciously) influenced by the way Hollywood stars are put up as the “standard”. \nShe will be joined by the dynamic husband and wife team behind the Mid-drift Movement\, Angie and Mike Sonrode who will be sharing about their project aimed at changing the conversation about postpartum body image. \nWe will also be hosting two of our dynamic storytellers\, Kimberly Osuna and Karyn Chen who are both survivors of postpartum depression and perinatal mental health disorders. They will share from their personal experience. \nAbout the AuthorRenée Ann Cramer is Associate Professor and Chair of Law\, Politics and Society at Drake University. \nThis book charts how the American understanding of pregnancy has evolved by examining pop culture coverage of the pregnant celebrity body.
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/courageous-conversation-pregnant-with-the-stars/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210722T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T164225
CREATED:20160316T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T210921Z
UID:618-1626955200-1626958800@maternalmentalhealthnow.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210624T100000
DTSTAMP:20260623T164225
CREATED:20210603T235009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T000230Z
UID:3614-1624525200-1624528800@maternalmentalhealthnow.org
SUMMARY:Courageous Conversations: Motherhood and Madness
DESCRIPTION:Courageous Conversations: Motherhood and MadnessOverview\nAn intimate conversation with Catherine Cho\, author of “Inferno: A Memoir of Motherhood and Madness” and Liz Song Mandell. Catherine is a postpartum psychosis survivor and Liz is a survivor of postpartum PTSD. They will discuss their journey through pregnancy\, birth\, PTSD and psychosis and finally healing and adding to their family. They will explore the role of culture and societal expectations along with the need for compassionate education\, treatment and support. \nRegister at https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/courageous-conversations/
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/courageous-conversations-motherhood-and-madness/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260623T164225
CREATED:20210324T031842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T032106Z
UID:3350-1622743200-1623960000@maternalmentalhealthnow.org
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:20210430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210521T123000
DTSTAMP:20260623T164225
CREATED:20210324T030124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T161820Z
UID:3336-1619773200-1621600200@maternalmentalhealthnow.org
SUMMARY:Perinatal Mental Health Conference for Black Birth Workers\, Clinicians & Providers
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking conference for Black-identifying birth workers\, providers and clinicians in the Los Angeles County area. The “2021 Perinatal Mental Health Conference for Black Birth Workers\, Providers\, and Clinicians” is a 4-part virtual event\, 4/30\, 5/7\, 5/14\, and 5/21\, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm each day. Tickets are free to Black birth workers in the Los Angeles area. \nOur mission is to engage Black clinicians and providers to increase the capacity and competency of the community. Our goal is that Black families will have more opportunities to find specialized perinatal providers who look like them and with whom they can relate. We will present foundational knowledge on perinatal mental health care through a culturally-informed lens. We want to assist the community in building concrete skills and tools to more adequately address the mental health needs of Black women and birthing people and aim to address this specifically within the Los Angeles County area. \nClick here for –> CONFERENCE BROCHURE \n\nTickets are free to Black birth workers in the Los Angeles area for the virtual event. We are currently only able to offer conference seats to those working in Los Angeles County or primarily serving clients in Los Angeles County. We hope to extend the training and content to others in various ways over the upcoming year. \nRecording of the full conference will be available to purchase for $199 once the conference is over. There will be scholarships available for BIPOC identifying providers.  If you are interested in purchasing the recording once available\, please click here. \n\nThis conference training is approved as a prerequisite for the PMH-C exam by Postpartum Support International. This event is also approved for CE and CME credit. Please view the conference brochure for full accreditation details. \n\nThis project is funded in part by L.A. Care Health Plan and will benefit low-income and uninsured residents of Los Angeles County.\n 
URL:https://maternalmentalhealthnow.org/event/3336/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T164225
CREATED:20160316T194710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T030940Z
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:20260623T164225
CREATED:20191030T221344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210102T230313Z
UID:421-1610625600-1610629200@maternalmentalhealthnow.org
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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