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The Arizona Postpartum Wellness Coalition is pleased to present the following educational opportunities: APWC's 2-Day Continuing Education Course PERINATAL MOOD & ANXIETY DISORDERS: ASSESSMENT & TREATMENT October 27 & 28, 2011 Family Resource Center Tucson, AZ We are sorry but this event was cancelled, due to low attendance If you are interested in attending this event at a future date, please email chibbert@postpartumcouples.com to be included on our email listserv and receive updates on educational events. Program Description: Perinatal Mood Disorders have been called “the most common complication associated with childbirth”. In fact, up to 20% of new mothers will experience a Perinatal Mood/ Anxiety Disorder. Although relatively common, few families are educated on the symptoms and treatment options for Perinatal Mood Disorders. This, combined with the strong stigma associated with maternal mental health, often prevents families from seeking and obtaining the help they need. When left untreated, the sequel often unfolds into lifelong, chronic anxiety/depression. The children of depressed mothers often fail to thrive and development along cognitive and behavioral milestones frequently lags. Prevention and early intervention can reduce suffering for the entire family. Perinatal Mood Disorders are treatable yet there are few medical/ mental health clinicians who specialize in them and there are few providers who routinely screen. This training will prepare health care professionals to properly assess and diagnose and to provide appropriate treatment for women suffering with mood/ anxiety disorders during pregnancy and postpartum. Program Goal: The goal of this two-day training event is to prepare medical and mental health clinicians to screen, assess, diagnose, and treat Perinatal Mood/ Anxiety Disorders. Participants will receive a "certificate of completion" from the Arizona Postpartum Wellness Coalition, an affiliate of Postpartum Support International. Training objectives: At the conclusion of the training, participants will be able to: • Assess prenatal and postpartum mood disorders. • Assess prenatal and postpartum risk factors. • Recognize and differentiate between prenatal and postpartum depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, and psychosis. • Address psychopharmacology as it relates to prenatal and postpartum mood disorders. • Recognize the impact of perinatal mood disorders on the partner and/or family and the role of the family in treatment. • Recognize effective and appropriate treatment modalities. • Understand the importance of social support in treatment. Who should attend?: Anyone working with pregnant or postpartum women. This might include: physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, childbirth educators, doulas, lactation consultants, counselors, social workers, psychotherapists, midwives, home visitors, etc. Faculty: Christina Grampp Hibbert, Psy.D., is a the Founder of the Arizona Postpartum Wellness Coalition and Co-Producer of the "Postpartum Couples" DVD. She is a State Coordinator and past Board Member for Postpartum Support International. Dr. Hibbert is a frequent speaker on women's emotional health across the lifespan, grief, loss and the family, and perinatal mental health and is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Flagstaff, AZ. Carole Sheehan, MA, RN, is the Founder of the Tucson Postpartum Depression Coalition, Arizona Coordinator for Postpartum Support International, and is a Founding Member of the Arizona Postpartum Wellness Coalition. Ms. Sheehan is a registered nurse and creator of the postpartum support services at Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, AZ. She currently resides in Grand Canyon, AZ. Michelle D. Lacy, MA, LPC, is a Founding Member of the Arizona Postpartum Wellness Coalition. Ms. Lacy is a licensed professional counselor and past Coordinator for Postpartum Support International. Michelle is currently in private practice at East Valley Maternal Wellness, specializing in Women's Mental Health, in Gilbert, AZ. Kathy W. Smith, M.D., is Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry in the University of Arizona's Department of Psychiatry and specializes in Women's Mental Health. She currently resides in Tucson, AZ. Continuing Education Units available for Psychology, Nursing and Social Work Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders: Advanced Clinical Skills Workshop featuring Christina G. Hibbert, Psy.D. This interactive workshop takes participants beyond the basics of perinatal assessment and treatment, focusing on the skills and tools necessary to provide perinatal clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Topics covered include: DSM-IV Diagnosis, Co-occurring disorders, Tools & Skills of Clinical Assessment, Common Issues in Perinatal Psychotherapy (identity, loss, relationships, parenting, role changes, sex), Psychotherapeutic Intervention Strategies and Tools **Due to the advanced nature of this workshop, registrants must have completed APWC or PSI's 2-Day PMAD course or equivalent in order to participate.** Phoenix, AZ area 2012 Please check back for registration details or email chibbert@postpartumcouples.com to be added to our email listserv for upcoming events Women's Emotional Health Across the Lifespan featuring Christina G. Hibbert, Psy.D. Women are no doubt unique when it comes to emotional and mental well-being. From birth, women’s brains show distinct differences that become contributing factors to their emotional health. As young women develop and are flooded with hormones, these differences become even more striking, often initiating life-long emotional concerns. This program will examine women’s mental and emotional health across the lifespan starting with teens, moving through early adulthood, childbearing years, perimenopausal years, and finally the later years of a woman’s life. The program will discuss common emotional disorders at each stage of life, along with the contributing factors for these physiological and psychological disorders, focusing on at least three disorders for each age range -- including depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and perinatal mood disorders. Treatment options and barriers to treatment will be identified. Practical strategies for overcoming the emotional issues specific to women during various life stages will be presented. This program is aimed at the beginner to intermediate skill level and is an eye-opening workshop for not only practitioners but for women of all ages. Phoenix, AZ area Early 2012 Please check back for registration details or email chibbert@postpartumcouples.com to be added to our email listserv for upcoming events For information on scheduling any of these educational events in your area, please contact Christina Hibbert, chibbert@postpartumcouples.com |
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