Advanced Training
Perinatal Mental Health Training
1. PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during the perinatal period can profoundly impact a patient’s mental health, obstetric outcomes, and parenting. This training equips care managers with the knowledge to recognize the signs of perinatal PTSD, understand its unique triggers, and implement trauma-informed approaches to support recovery. Gain practical strategies for assessment, referral, and providing compassionate care during this critical time.
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2. OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can emerge or intensify during the perinatal period, often causing significant distress for patients. This training provides care managers with the tools to recognize perinatal OCD, differentiate it from other conditions, and support patients with evidence-informed strategies. Learn how to facilitate early intervention, provide psychoeducation, and guide patients toward effective treatment and recovery.
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3. Primary Psychotic Disorders
Primary psychotic disorders in the perinatal period require prompt recognition and specialized care to ensure the safety and well-being of both the patient and their baby. This training equips care managers with the knowledge to identify symptoms, understand risk factors, and collaborate on effective treatment plans. Learn strategies for crisis management, safety planning, and providing compassionate, patient-centered support.
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4. ADHD
ADHD can present unique challenges during the perinatal period, impacting a patient’s ability to navigate pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting demands. This training provides care managers with tools to identify ADHD symptoms, address treatment considerations, and offer tailored support.
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5. Alternative Treatments
Exploring alternative treatments for depression in the perinatal period is important for providing comprehensive, patient-centered care. This training introduces care managers to emerging therapies, including innovative pharmacological options and non-pharmacological interventions. Learn about the latest advancements, their safety profiles, and how to support patients in accessing and understanding these cutting-edge treatment options.
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6. Eating Disorders
Managing eating disorders in the perinatal period requires specialized knowledge and a compassionate approach to support both maternal and fetal health. This training equips care managers with the tools to recognize eating disorders, assess associated risks, and collaborate on individualized care plans.
See eating disorders materials
7. Substance Use Disorders in Pregnancy
Supporting patients with substance use disorder during the perinatal period requires a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach and specialized knowledge. This training equips care managers with the tools to identify and support patients, advocate for evidence-informed treatment, and collaborate on comprehensive care plans for this vulnerable population.
See materials about substance use disorders in pregnancy
Cultural Sensitivity, Advocacy, Supporting Historically Marginalized Patients
1. Supporting Patients of Color
Supporting people of color during the perinatal period requires addressing systemic inequities, implicit biases,and cultural nuances that impact care. This training empowers care managers with the knowledge and skills to provide culturally sensitive, equitable, and inclusive support.
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2. Supporting LGBTQ+ Patients
Supporting LGBTQ+ patients during the perinatal period involves understanding unique challenges and providing affirming, inclusive care. This training equips care managers with the skills to address barriers, advocate for equitable treatment, and create a safe, supportive environment.
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3. Supporting Patients with Substance Use Histories
This training provides lessons on sensitivity, rapport-building, reducing stigma, and leveraging peer support through the lens of an advocate with lived experience.
See materials about substance use disorders in pregnancy
Trauma-Informed Care
1. Trauma Inquiry
This training provides care managers with the tools to identify signs of trauma, use trauma-informed screening methods, and approach patients with sensitivity and compassion
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2. Birth Trauma and Creating Trauma-Informed Birth Plans
This training provides an overview supporting individuals who experience birth trauma, as well as tools and suggestions for creating trauma-informed birth plans to reduce the risk of retraumatization for patients with trauma histories.
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3. Perinatal Loss
This training provides guidance on skillfully and empathically supporting families who experience a loss in pregnancy, stillbirth, neonatal loss, or TFMR (termination for medical reasons).
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Limits to Confidentiality and Mandated Reporting
Mandated Reporting for Specific Circumstances
This training delves into specific considerations for navigating issues of confidentiality, safety, transparency, advocacy, and professional responsibility surrounding substance use, interpersonal violence, mental health, and child welfare
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Further Education for Care Managers
1. Intimate Partner Violence
Supporting patients experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) during the perinatal period requires sensitivity, awareness, and proactive intervention. This training equips care managers with the skills to recognize signs of IPV, provide trauma-informed support, and prioritize patient safety. Learn strategies for screening, safety planning, and connecting patients with resources to empower and protect them during this critical time.
See materials about intimate partner violence
2. Reproductive Justice
Reproductive justice focuses on ensuring equitable access to care, respect for autonomy, the right to choose and the right to parent in safe and supportive environments. This training empowers care managers to address systemic inequities, advocate for patient rights, and provide culturally responsive support.
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3. Lactation 101
This training provides a high level overview of lactation and common breastfeeding challenges so that Care Managers can better support parents whose goal is to breastfeed.
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4. Adjustment to Parenthood
Becoming a parent can be stressful, this training provides tips for supporting new parents with coping skills, resources, and education.
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5. HIV
This training provides an overview of HIV and guidance for providing sensitive, empathic support to patients as they navigate the unique challenges of the perinatal period.
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6. Adoption
This training provides guidance for supporting adult adoptees during pregnancy and postpartum, as well as individual who plan to place an infant up for adoption.
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7. The NICU Experience
This training provides an overview of the NICU experience and ways that Care Managers can support parents of critically ill or premature infants.
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Psychotherapy/Clinical Skills
Explore Additional Modalities
This section provides information about advanced clinical skills and additional treatment modalities that could benefit patient care.