Birth Stories & Beyond: Perinatal Mental Health and the Role of the Clinician
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Educational Goal
Participants are expected to gain competence in working with clients with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Description
This presentation dives into the details of different perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), including different diagnoses, symptoms and risk factors. We will discuss racial disparities and other considerations when it comes to working with PMADs such as barriers to care, infertility, and the mental health of non-birthing parents. Then, we will discuss the role that the clinician plays when working with clients to address PMADs, paying attention to different work settings. We will spend time exploring different ways we can assist our clients with healing from PMADs (addressing different healing modalities, with a brief discussion on birth story processing), and finally we will discuss resources which can support clinicians and clients in education, community, and healing.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Emily Souder is a licensed therapist in Maryland who is certified in perinatal mental health. She works with clients during their pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting journeys as they engage in self-exploration, personal growth, and healing. Emily has written multiple books, most recently releasing Birth Story Brave, Reimagined: An Updated Guide for Reflecting on Your Childbirth Experience. Emily, also a Reiki master practitioner, believes in incorporating clients’ energetic bodies into the healing process.