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Event Overview:
Part One – Foundations in Perinatal Mental Health
This full-day training provides a comprehensive introduction to the foundations of perinatal mental health, designed for clinicians and professionals working with pregnant, postpartum, and parenting individuals. Participants will explore the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), birth and reproductive trauma, perinatal grief and loss, and culturally responsive screening practices. The day includes reflective and experiential components that help participants build empathy, clinical awareness, and culturally attuned care strategies.
Learning Objectives – Part One:
By the end of this day, participants will be able to:
* Identify and differentiate between common perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
* Recognize signs of birth trauma, reproductive trauma, and perinatal grief and loss.
* Understand the impact of intersectional and cultural factors in perinatal mental health.
* Apply basic screening and assessment strategies using a culturally responsive lens.
* Reflect on their own biases and assumptions related to the perinatal experience.
This full-day training provides a comprehensive introduction to the foundations of perinatal mental health, designed for clinicians and professionals working with pregnant, postpartum, and parenting individuals. Participants will explore the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), birth and reproductive trauma, perinatal grief and loss, and culturally responsive screening practices. The day includes reflective and experiential components that help participants build empathy, clinical awareness, and culturally attuned care strategies.
Learning Objectives – Part One:
By the end of this day, participants will be able to:
* Identify and differentiate between common perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
* Recognize signs of birth trauma, reproductive trauma, and perinatal grief and loss.
* Understand the impact of intersectional and cultural factors in perinatal mental health.
* Apply basic screening and assessment strategies using a culturally responsive lens.
* Reflect on their own biases and assumptions related to the perinatal experience.
Part Two – Clinical Applications
Building on the foundational content, this advanced-level day focuses on applied clinical skills and integration. Topics include perinatal clinical case formulation, systems of support, and treatment planning. Participants will take part in interactive and collaborative learning that encourages critical thinking, bias awareness, and whole-person care approaches. The day concludes with a guided reflection and practical strategies to integrate training concepts into clinical work.
Learning Objectives – Part Two:
By the end of this day, participants will be able to:
* Develop a clinical formulation for perinatal clients using biopsychosocial and trauma-informed frameworks.
* Create inclusive, individualized treatment plans and identify appropriate referral pathways.
* Demonstrate awareness of cultural, spiritual, and systemic influences on perinatal mental health.
* Engage in collaborative dialogue and critical reflection with peers.
* Apply practical strategies to integrate training concepts into real-world clinical settings.
Building on the foundational content, this advanced-level day focuses on applied clinical skills and integration. Topics include perinatal clinical case formulation, systems of support, and treatment planning. Participants will take part in interactive and collaborative learning that encourages critical thinking, bias awareness, and whole-person care approaches. The day concludes with a guided reflection and practical strategies to integrate training concepts into clinical work.
Learning Objectives – Part Two:
By the end of this day, participants will be able to:
* Develop a clinical formulation for perinatal clients using biopsychosocial and trauma-informed frameworks.
* Create inclusive, individualized treatment plans and identify appropriate referral pathways.
* Demonstrate awareness of cultural, spiritual, and systemic influences on perinatal mental health.
* Engage in collaborative dialogue and critical reflection with peers.
* Apply practical strategies to integrate training concepts into real-world clinical settings.
Meet Your Presenter:
Avril Ferguson, Registered Psychotherapist, PMH-C, CC-PMH, CC-BRT, CC-PGL, a recognized perinatal mental health specialist and educator. Avril is the founder of Norfolk County Counselling & Psychotherapy, as well as Northwell Counselling—a northern, rural, and remote division of the practice—and the Norfolk Perinatal & Parenting Institute, which provides training for clinicians and support for families across underserved communities.
Date: November 19th, 2025
Time: 11AM - 6PM ET
This event will not be recorded
This event has been approved for 6 credits
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Full day Workshop - Foundations of Perinatal Mental Health and Clinical Applications
- mercredi le 19 novembre, 2025 de 11h00 à 18h00
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100% Online - Zoom
