Navigating Perinatal Mental Health: Clinical Approaches, Strategies, and Support

Description: This session equips mental health professionals with a robust understanding of perinatal mental health, offering empirically-supported strategies to assess and treat common perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD. Grounded in the latest research, this presentation addresses the psychological, hormonal, and environmental factors impacting perinatal mental health, highlighting both evidence-based interventions and practical tools for building supportive, therapeutic relationships with perinatal clients. Participants will learn to navigate the complexities of perinatal mental health, with insights into recognizing diverse symptoms, tailoring therapeutic approaches, and identifying resources that foster client-centered support. While the session provides clinically valuable guidance, professionals should note that therapeutic approaches may vary, and it is essential to individualize treatment plans for each client's unique context and needs.

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1271923

This event is sponsored by FMHCA, an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider. FMHCA NBCC Provider# 2058. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  FMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW – FMHCA CE Broker #: 50-748

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to list the common perinatal mental health disorders and differentiate them based on symptoms and diagnostic criteria.
2. Participants will be able to explain the hormonal, psychological, and environmental factors contributing to perinatal mental health challenges. 
3. Participants will be able to differentiate between typical postpartum adjustment and clinical symptoms of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. 
4. Participants will be able to describe effective therapeutic approaches and evidence-based treatments for perinatal clients, with an emphasis on cultural sensitivity and inclusivity.

Dr. Ellen Chance, Ph.D., PMH-C, is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for Capella University’s Department of Counselor Education. She is a dedicated counselor, educator, and perinatal mental health specialist committed to supporting women’s mental health across the journey of motherhood. With certification in perinatal mental health, her work focuses on guiding mothers through the unique emotional challenges from conception to postpartum and beyond. As the founder of Whole Counseling and Wellness in Stuart, FL, Dr. Chance provides a supportive space where women can find tools to manage perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Her practice is informed by clinical expertise and her own experiences with motherhood, allowing her to connect authentically with clients. Dr. Chance is passionate about reducing the stigma around maternal mental health and fostering genuine wellness for women at every stage.

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