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SEASONSCLINICAL INSTITUTE
Live virtual Pregnancy Postpartum Motherhood

When Motherhood Feels Hard: A Clinician's Guide to Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Screening, diagnosis and treatment of PMADs, from prenatal anxiety to postpartum depression, OCD and psychosis.

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About this training

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are common, treatable and too often missed. Many parents never tell anyone how hard it is, and many clinicians were never taught what to look for.

This course is a practical guide to recognizing, screening for and treating PMADs, so you can feel confident when a pregnant or postpartum client walks into your office.

Learning objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  1. 1Differentiate the baby blues from postpartum depression, perinatal anxiety, perinatal OCD, bipolar disorder and postpartum psychosis
  2. 2Administer and interpret common perinatal screening tools, including the EPDS
  3. 3Identify risk factors and protective factors for PMADs
  4. 4Outline evidence-based treatment options and when to refer for medication evaluation or a higher level of care

What we cover

  1. The full spectrum of PMADs

    Depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder and psychosis in the perinatal period.

  2. Screening and assessment

    Using the EPDS and other tools, and what to do with a positive screen.

  3. Treatment that works

    Therapy approaches, support, sleep and medication collaboration.

  4. Safety and higher levels of care

    Recognizing emergencies and connecting families with crisis resources.

Who should attend

  • Therapists and counselors
  • Social workers
  • Psychologists
  • Nurses, doulas and lactation professionals

Certificate & CE at a glance

Delivery
Live interactive webinar over Zoom, with real-time Q&A (times in Central Time)
Level
Foundational
CE credit
Not currently offered for CE credit. Seasons Clinical Institute is in the process of applying for NBCC approval, and this page will be updated if approval is granted.
To earn your certificate
Attend the full session (attendance is verified from the Zoom report) and submit the course evaluation.
Certificate
A certificate of attendance, emailed within 7 days of the training.
System requirements
Zoom on a computer or tablet with audio. Cameras on are encouraged for discussion.
Policies
Refunds & cancellations, accommodations and grievances.

Your instructor

Katie Gerwel, LPC, NCC, PMH-C, smiling with arms crossed against a brick wallKatie Gerwel, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, PMH-CLicensed Professional Counselor, Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) and EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist focused on pregnancy, postpartum and early motherhood. Owner of Healthy Roots Counseling in Republic, Missouri.

Questions about this training

When is the next session?

Dates for 2027 are being set now. Join our newsletter and we will email you as soon as registration opens.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Participants who attend the full training receive a certificate of attendance. This training is not currently offered for CE credit; Seasons is in the process of applying for NBCC approval.

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