Advanced Perinatal Mental Health
Specialist Training
A Comprehensive Guide to the Mental Health Impacts of the Transition to Parenthood for Perinatal Professionals
Next Cohort Now Open For Enrolment: Beginning May 26th
Pricing and Payment Options at the Bottom of the Page
Are you already a professional working with the perinatal population or would you like to be, but feel like you don't know enough about the complexities of maternal mental health?
The transition to motherhood is nuanced and unique and our clients are absolutely best served by providers with specialised training in how to best support them. When we have the right training we can be exactly the support our clients need!
This Training is Right For You If You Want To:
Understand the many challenges that can arise during the perinatal period
Feel confident in your ability to support your clients through each stage of the transition to parenthood (fertility, pregnancy, loss, birth, postpartum)
Effectively identify, screen and support your client through perinatal mental health challenges
Be able to provide accurate information to your clients to empower them to advocate for themselves
Be able to promote yourself as a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist
No previous training in Perinatal Mental Health Required!
What Are The Prerequisites?
Must hold a recognised professional qualification in a health related field; e.g. psychology, midwifery, medical field
OR Must be registered and/or accredited with the regulatory body associated with their field or expertise
Proficiency in English
Currently working with the perinatal period or plan to work with this population in the future
Access to technology to access the course (computer and internet access and working camera)
Applications can be made for a waiver to requirements on an individual basis
What Does the Training Cover?
Matrescence
Understand the Unique Challenges of the Transition to Motherhood
Screening
Grasp the Complexities of Mental Health Screening Within the Perinatal Population
Fertility
Know How to Support Those Navigating Challenges in Their Fertility Journey
Perinatal Anxiety
Understand How to Differentiate Between Normal Parent Worries and the Many Types of Perinatal Anxiety
Perinatal Depression
Perceive the Subtle Nuances of How Depression Shows Up in the Perinatal Period
Pregnancy and Infant Loss
No Parent Expects to Lose a Child, Learn How to Hold this Unique Type of Loss
Bipolar and Psychosis
Build Confidence in Your Ability to Support Mental Health Crisis and Make Appropriate Referrals
Postpartum Challenges
Develop Effective Tools and Skills for Supporting Feeding and Sleep Challenges after Baby Arrives
Infant Health and NICU
No-One Expects Health Challenges After Baby Arrives, Know How to Support Someone When the Unexpected Happens
Birth Trauma
45% of Mothers Report Their Births as Traumatic. Develop a Deep Understanding of What Reduces the Impact and Leads to Healing
Medication Management
Know the Role of Medication Management in the Care and Treatment of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Body Image
The Relationship With Our Bodies Changes Distinctly in Pregnancy, Develop the Tools to Support Self-Love
Relationship Challenges
Understand How to Support Couples in the Transition from Partners to Parents
Substance Use
Appreciate the Impact of Substance Use During All Stages of the Transition to Parenthood and What Actually Helps
Neurodiversity and Inclusion
Awareness of How Cultural Background, Race and Ethnicity, Minority Status, and Neurodiversity can Impact the Experience of Parenthood
Effective Interventions
A Deep Understanding of How to Support Your Clients Through Each of These Challenges in the Transition to Parenthood. Know What Actually Works!
Course Structure
The course will take place over 10 months. Each month, we will meet virtually for a 3 hour session and really dig into that month's topic.
Each monthly session has:
Prerequisite readings
Live learning session with a case consultation
Access to the recorded version afterwards
Access to resources discussed in session for download
Access to a peer support discussion board between sessions for questions
Students will also receive access to the PMHI Community Hub subscription during the duration of the course
Here Is What You Will Learn Each Month
Session 1: Introduction to Perinatal Mental Health and Matrescence
Understanding Matrescence
Need for Effective Support
Attachment Styles and Impact on Parenting
Adjustment Disorder
Baseline Screenings
Session 2: Perinatal Anxiety and OCD/Intrusive Thoughts
Understanding Perinatal Anxiety
Types of Perinatal Anxiety Disorders
Impact of Anxiety and OCD
Postpartum Anxiety in Partners
Effective Screening
Session 3: Perinatal Depression
Understanding Perinatal Depression
Postpartum Rage
Impact of Perinatal Depression
Partners with Postpartum Depression
Suicidality and Self Harm
Effective Screening and Treatment
Session 4: Perinatal Bipolar Disorder and Postnatal Psychosis
Bipolar Disorder and Mania
Postnatal Psychosis
Diagnostic Criteria and Differential Diagnosis
Impact
Treatment for Mania and Psychosis
Crisis Treatment, Referral and Stabilization
Session 5: Supporting Struggles with Fertility
Common Causes of Infertility or Fertility Challenges
Impact of Infertility
Pregnancy After Fertility Treatments
Effective Interventions
Session 6: Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss, Stillbirth and Pregnancy After Loss
Navigating Grief
Risk factors for emotional complications
Normal Bereavement vs PTSD, Complex
Bereavement or PMADs
Impact of Loss
Pregnancy After a Loss
Session 7: Challenges After Baby Arrives
Breastfeeding and Feeding Challenges
Weaning Anxiety
NICU and Prematurity
Impact on Mothers, Partners and Families
Infant Health Challenges
Sleep Challenges
Session 8: Birth Trauma and Sexual Abuse
Traumatic Birth
Birth Trauma for Dads
Impact of Traumatic Birth
Protection Against Vicarious Trauma
Impacts of Sexual abuse on Childbearing and Parenting
Trauma Informed Birth Planning
Session 9: Medication Management and Maternal Health Complications
Understanding Medication Management during the Perinatal Period taught by Dr. Anthony McCarthy, Perinatal Psychiatrist
Understanding your scope
Effective Referral
Common Maternal Health Complications
Maternal Body Image
Substance Use Disorder/Abuse/Addiction
Mothering with ADHD
Session 10: Relationship Challenges and Effective Support
Impact of the Perinatal Period on Relationships
Effective Interventions for Perinatal Relationships
PMADS in partners
Impact of perinatal mental health across the lifespan
Effective Interventions in the perinatal period
Professional expectations
Course Objectives
This is a foundational course that will help you develop a deep understanding of Perinatal Mental Health and Mental Health complications that arise within Matrescence.
By the end of the course the participants will be able to demonstrate a clear and confident understanding of:
healthy matrescence
the scope of the perinatal period, its distinct stages and the challenges inherent in each stage
the prevalence, risk factors, symptoms and common presentations of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)
mental health challenges associated with fertility and the impact of these challenges on mental health outcomes.
grief and loss within the perinatal period and its impact during and after the loss, as well as on subsequent pregnancies.
mental health challenges associated with experiencing perinatal trauma such as traumatic birth, loss, NICU stays or infant/maternal physical health complications.
the impact of PMADs on the parental relationship and family dynamic within the early development years and beyond.
By the end of the course the participants will be able to confidently demonstrate a competency in:
the identification of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and their symptoms.
utilizing evidence based screening tools and assessments in the perinatal period.
the ability to conduct differential diagnosis between distinct Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.
in utilizing skills and techniques to provide empathetic and evidence based support for challenges specific to the perinatal period.
the ability to identify crisis situations and to respond appropriately in order to support the health and safety of mother and baby; including reporting requirements.
in the application of learned skills through peer consultation and case studies.
Who Is This Training For?
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Psychotherapists, and Social Workers who work with the perinatal population and would like further training and competency or who would like to integrate perinatal clients into their practice/work
Perinatal Consultants, GP's, Midwives, Nurses, Public Health Nurses, or Doulas who work with the perinatal population and want to be more competent in Maternal Mental Health
Other Affiliate Providers who support or would like to support the perinatal population (e.g. Naturopaths, Functional Medicine Doctors, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists, Physical Therapists, Paediatricians, Dieticians, Sleep Consultants, Lactation Consultants, Perinatal Peer supporters/Peer Specialists, Support Group Leaders, Perinatal and/or Fertility Coaches, Community Health Workers
What Do You Need to Know About the Training?
30 Internationally recognised CPD Credits
Ten 3 Hr online live training sessions, meeting monthly via Zoom held on the 4th Monday of each month from 3pm to 6pm Irish Time on the following dates:
May 26th
June 23rd
July 28th
Aug 25th
Sept 22nd
Oct 20th (3rd due to bank holiday)
Nov 24th
Dec 15th (2nd due to Christmas Holiday)
Jan 26th
Feb 23rd
Recordings available if you are unable to attend a particular session.
Enrolment includes access to the PMHI online learning platform with all the information and resources needed to complete the course
Each Monthly Training Includes:
Recommended readings and associated book list
A live learning session with case consultation
Access to the recorded version afterwards)
Access to resources discussed in session for download
Access to a peer support discussion board between sessions for questions
Students will also receive access to the PMHI Community membership subscription while enrolled in the course
Our May Cohort Has Also Been Approved By The Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy for 30 CPDs
30 CPD Internationally Recognised
Credits with the CPD
Standards Office
Approved by Postpartum Support International as an Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Training
Here's What You Get When You Enrol!
Experienced Instructor
Rebecca, a Psychologist and Perinatal Specialist has 15 years experience working with the perinatal population
Live Learning and Case Consultation
Live monthly learning sessions via Zoom allow an opportunity for questions, discussion and the development of deep understanding
Access to Resource and Tools
Topic specific resources and tools will be provided for each month, resourcing both you and your clients
Recorded Sessions
Recordings of the sessions will be uploaded following the live session allowing for the review of material as needed
PMHI Community Hub
FREE access to the PMHI Community Hub while enrolled in the course where you can collaborate and receive support from other perinatal providers to share information and resources
Ongoing Education
Within the PMHI Community Hub you will have access to ongoing Perinatal Mental Health Continuing Education. Never stop learning!
Meet Your Instructor
Rebecca Reddin
Rebecca Reddin is the Founder of the Perinatal Mental Health Institute.
As a Chartered Psychologist and Certified Perinatal Specialist with Postpartum Support International she is passionate about the creating in-depth, powerful, and evidence based trainings that explore the complexities of the transition to parenthood. Education and training has been a part of Rebecca's career since it began in 2010. Rebecca has been a Psychology Expert and Trainer for everything from small intimate client groups to Fortune 500 companies.
Want to Know More? Book a Free Chat With the Instructor!
Not sure if the training is good fit for you? That's just fine! Book a 30 minute chat with Rebecca, Founder of PMHI and your instructor for a pressure free chat auto answer any questions you have!
Let's Talk About PMHI
About Us
The Perinatal Mental Health Institute
The Perinatal Mental Health Institute Strives to Support Women, Couples, and Families Navigating the Journey to Parenthood by Providing Compassionate, Evidence-Based, and Effective Perinatal Mental Health Training, Professional and Peer Support, and Ongoing Education to the Perinatal Providers that Support them.
What Do People Say About PMHI?
Obviously we think our training is great, but don't listen to us, here is what providers who have taken our trainings are saying and PMHI trainings!
I found the training invaluable and incredibly interesting, I hadn't had much experience in perinatal mental health but having completed this training I'm definitely eager to learn more and will be looking into further educational opportunities with PMHI.
Excellent training day. Heavy topic but delivered warmly and considerately.
The training was well structured and laid out especially with having such a lot of ground to cover. Rebecca was very engaging as a teacher and there was plenty of room for open discussion.
The training was well structured and laid out especially with having such a lot of ground to cover. Rebecca was very engaging as a teacher and was plenty of room for discussion. I found it extremely interesting. It illuminated a lot of my own journey for this stage as a mother. It is such an underdeveloped topic in the mental health space, this should be part of basic training across many health professions.
Payment Options
Once Off Payment
Our Lowest Payment Option!
€1350
One payment allows you to settle in and enjoy the course!
Three Quarterly Payments
Break up payments
3 payments of €465
1st Payment due on enrolment
2nd and 3rd payment due 3 and 6 months after initial payment
Monthly Payments
Spread out payments
10 payments of €145
Monthly payments starting on date of enrolment
PMHI Community Hub
Included in Your Course Enrolment!
Rebecca Reddin
The truth is that it takes a village to raise a child... a village to support a new parent... and a village to support a perinatal provider.
Access to PMHI's Community Hub Includes:
Monthly training events taught by experts in perinatal mental health
Monthly virtual peer consult group
Discussion boards to share information about trainings, resources and tools to support your perinatal clients.
10% discount on all paid PMHI trainings