ACT For Women’s Mental Health

(Approved for the Psychotherapy/Mental Health Track Advanced Training as well as CE for maintaining PMH-C)

$250

The Nurturing Mamas Network Training Institute has trained thousands of clinicians in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health since 2022.

Clock Hours: 3

Synchronous Distance Course

Target Audience: behavioral health and social workers who serve in the role of counseling/therapy. 

Content Description:

This Advanced Level program will discuss the modality “ACT” and how to tailor it to best fit the needs of women’s mental health.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

1. List 6 core elements of ACT.

2. Demonstrate 8 therapeutic techniques specific to ACT.

3. Create a treatment plan with 5 objectives.

4. Consider 3 obstacles to working with women experiencing a mental health disorder.

5. Demonstrate 3 core elements of ACT with mock cases.

Participant Feedback from Previous Trainings

“I really loved this training and got so much out of it! I learned so much that I'll be implementing into my work with perinatal clients. I loved that you had us do the exercises ourselves and discuss because it really made it clear how ACT works.”

-Perinatal Mental Health Clinician

“Best online training I’ve been to in a while.”

- Licensed Professional Counselor, PMH-C

Presenter/ Instructor: Felicia Hurst M.S., LPC-S, PMH-C

Founder & National Leader in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Training

Felicia Hurst is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) with advanced post-master’s certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) and a nationally recognized leader in maternal mental health education.

For over a decade, Felicia has devoted her clinical work and professional development to supporting families through the emotional and relational challenges that may accompany infertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, birth trauma, and the transition into parenthood. She also works with fathers and partners, recognizing that perinatal mental health is relational and systemic — not isolated to one individual.

Her clinical approach blends evidence-informed strategies with relational depth, addressing identity shifts, anxiety, grief, attachment challenges, communication breakdowns, and the invisible mental load that often emerges in early parenthood. Felicia is especially passionate about helping couples navigate this season with greater clarity, connection, and shared understanding.

In 2022, Felicia founded The Training Institute through Nurturing Mamas Network, now a leading provider of advanced-level continuing education in perinatal mental health. Through comprehensive curriculum development, clinician mentorship, and professional supervision, she has helped deepen the expertise of providers serving families across the United States. Her institute is known for offering advanced training that moves beyond foundational certification to equip clinicians with nuanced, relationally informed, and systems-aware clinical skills.

As Founder and Program Director, Felicia continues to personally lead many of the institute’s core advanced trainings, which consistently receive strong engagement and positive participant feedback. Her leadership ensures alignment in clinical depth, relational focus, and educational standards across all programming.

Despite her national leadership role in perinatal mental health education, Felicia remains deeply committed to clinical work. She intentionally maintains a small caseload in order to provide focused, high-quality care to women and couples navigating complex perinatal experiences. Clients often seek her out for her depth of specialization, steady presence, and ability to integrate relational, emotional, and practical support in meaningful ways.

In addition to her clinical work, Felicia mentors emerging perinatal specialists, provides professional supervision, and collaborates with doulas, medical providers, and mental health professionals to strengthen multidisciplinary care. Her work bridges research, real-world application, and systems-level advocacy to elevate the standard of maternal mental health support available to families.

Felicia is known for combining clinical depth with grounded, practical tools — ensuring that both professionals and parents receive care that is evidence-informed, relationally attuned, and deeply human.

This interactive synchronous distance/live interactive(live virtual) webinar is offered on zoom on the dates listed below. Please note: registration must be completed by 10:00 p.m. CST on the day before your scheduled training session. This live webinar takes place on Zoom and is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor- led discussions. Course completion requirements: behavioral health and social workers must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to be eligible for ce credit. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 2 business days of course completion. 

If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about his/her experience with Nurturing Mamas Network, he/she may call or e-mail Felicia Hurst at felicia@nurturingmamasnetwork.com. Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days

Healing Mother Wounds

(Approved for the Psychotherapy/Mental Health Track Advanced Training as well as CE for maintaining PMH-C)

Clock Hours:3

Synchronous Distance Course

$250

The Nurturing Mamas Network Training Institute has trained thousands of clinicians in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health since 2022.

Target Audience: behavioral health and social workers who serve in the role of counseling/therapy. 

This Advanced Level program will discuss 18 steps, using the framework of ACT, to help client’s heal from generational maternal trauma, create healthy relationships, live life according to their values, and become the parents they longed to have themselves.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

1. Consider how to help the client understand and process the feelings and thoughts related to how 5 or more childhood experiences and the behaviors of their parents impacted them

2. Integrate 6 or more components of ACT to help the client heal and create a rich and meaningful life.

3. Integrate 3 or more components of ACT to create healthy relationships and set healthy boundaries.

4. Consider 6 or more messages that children need to hear and experience for healthy attachment to occur.

Participant Feedback from Previous Trainings

“It was a great training as always”

-Returning Perinatal Mental Health Clinician

“Great information I can immediately apply to my work with perinatal clients.”

-Perinatal Mental Health Clinician

Presenter/ Instructor: Felicia Hurst M.S., LPC-S, PMH-C

Founder & National Leader in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Training

Felicia Hurst is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) with advanced post-master’s certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) and a nationally recognized leader in maternal mental health education.

For over a decade, Felicia has devoted her clinical work and professional development to supporting families through the emotional and relational challenges that may accompany infertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, birth trauma, and the transition into parenthood. She also works with fathers and partners, recognizing that perinatal mental health is relational and systemic — not isolated to one individual.

Her clinical approach blends evidence-informed strategies with relational depth, addressing identity shifts, anxiety, grief, attachment challenges, communication breakdowns, and the invisible mental load that often emerges in early parenthood. Felicia is especially passionate about helping couples navigate this season with greater clarity, connection, and shared understanding.

In 2022, Felicia founded The Training Institute through Nurturing Mamas Network, now a leading provider of advanced-level continuing education in perinatal mental health. Through comprehensive curriculum development, clinician mentorship, and professional supervision, she has helped deepen the expertise of providers serving families across the United States. Her institute is known for offering advanced training that moves beyond foundational certification to equip clinicians with nuanced, relationally informed, and systems-aware clinical skills.

As Founder and Program Director, Felicia continues to personally lead many of the institute’s core advanced trainings, which consistently receive strong engagement and positive participant feedback. Her leadership ensures alignment in clinical depth, relational focus, and educational standards across all programming.

Despite her national leadership role in perinatal mental health education, Felicia remains deeply committed to clinical work. She intentionally maintains a small caseload in order to provide focused, high-quality care to women and couples navigating complex perinatal experiences. Clients often seek her out for her depth of specialization, steady presence, and ability to integrate relational, emotional, and practical support in meaningful ways.

In addition to her clinical work, Felicia mentors emerging perinatal specialists, provides professional supervision, and collaborates with doulas, medical providers, and mental health professionals to strengthen multidisciplinary care. Her work bridges research, real-world application, and systems-level advocacy to elevate the standard of maternal mental health support available to families.

Felicia is known for combining clinical depth with grounded, practical tools — ensuring that both professionals and parents receive care that is evidence-informed, relationally attuned, and deeply human.

This interactive synchronous distance/live interactive(live virtual) webinar is offered on zoom on the dates listed below. Please note: registration must be completed by 10:00 p.m. CST on the day before your scheduled training session. This live webinar takes place on Zoom and is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor- led discussions. Course completion requirements: behavioral health and social workers must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to be eligible for ce credit. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 2 business days of course completion. 

If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about his/her experience with Nurturing Mamas Network, he/she may call or e-mail Felicia Hurst at felicia@nurturingmamasnetwork.com. Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days.

Perinatal Loss: A Framework for Healing

(Approved for the Psychotherapy/Mental Health Track Advanced Training as well as CE for maintaining PMH-C)

Presented by Bina Bird LMFT-S, PMH-C

Synchronous Distance Course

$250

The Nurturing Mamas Network Training Institute has trained thousands of clinicians in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health since 2022.

Target Audience: behavioral health and social workers who serve in the role of counseling/therapy. 

Clock Hours: 3

This Intermediate Level program will discuss theories, techniques, and interventions available for client’s struggling with pregnancy loss.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

1. Identify and apply 3 interventions to facilitate healing.

2. List 2 different types of perinatal loss and 2 emotional implications of each.

3. Apply at least 2 grief theories to creating 2 treatment goals

4. Explain 2 ways that perinatal loss is a unique type of grief compared to other grief

Participant Feedback from Previous Trainings

“I found the presentation to be very informative and pertinent to the therapy work I do. Thanks!”

- LMFT, Perinatal Therapist

“This was very very helpful!”

-LPC, Perinatal Therapist

Presenter: Bina Bird, LMFT, PMH-C

Bina is a trainer at Nurturing Mamas Network. With over 15 years of experience, Bina has seen a wide range of clients within the focus of women’s mental health. She has attended basic and advanced trainings through PSI, the Postpartum Stress Center, and is Certified in Perinatal Mental Health. She is trained and knowledgeable in serving families who may be dealing with the emotional and relational struggles that may accompany infertility, pregnancy or infant loss, perinatal mood and/or anxiety disorders, birth trauma, and more.

This interactive synchronous distance/live interactive(live virtual) webinar is offered on zoom on the dates listed below. Please note: registration must be completed by 10:00 p.m. CST on the day before your scheduled training session. This live webinar takes place on Zoom and is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor- led discussions. Course completion requirements: behavioral health and social workers must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to be eligible for ce credit. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 2 business days of course completion. 

If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about his/her experience with Nurturing Mamas Network, he/she may call or e-mail Felicia Hurst at felicia@nurturingmamasnetwork.com. Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days

Program Title:

Narrative Exposure Therapy for Traumatic Perinatal Experiences

(Approved for the Psychotherapy/Mental Health Track Advanced Training as well as CE for maintaining PMH-C)

Clock Hours: 4

$250

The Nurturing Mamas Network Training Institute has trained thousands of clinicians in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health since 2022.

Synchronous Distance Course

Target Audience: behavioral health and social workers who serve in the role of counseling/therapy. 

Content Description:

 This Intermediate course will provide an overview of the process of addressing trauma symptoms by utilizing the evidence-based treatment Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) with the perinatal population.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

1. Describe 3 elements of the theory and therapeutic process of Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) and apply to perinatal populations.

2. Identify 2 specific benefits of NET as an evidence-based modality for people of color.

3. Describe 3 elements of the theory and therapeutic process of Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) and apply to perinatal populations.

4. Describe 3 elements of Judith Herman’s model of trauma treatment and apply to perinatal populations.

5. Integrate knowledge of NET, PE, and Judith Herman’s model of trauma treatment and apply to 2 case examples.

6. Describe 3 specific difficulties perinatal patients may encounter during NET and identify challenges therapists may face in the implementation of NET with perinatal populations.

   This interactive synchronous distance/live interactive(live virtual) webinar is offered on zoom on the dates listed below. Please note: registration must be completed by 10:00 p.m. CST on the day before your scheduled training session. This live webinar takes place on Zoom and is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor- led discussions. Course completion requirements: behavioral health and social workers must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to be eligible for ce credit. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 2 business days of course completion. 

Participant Feedback from Previous Trainings

“Absolutely love this program, would love to take another one from her.”

-Professional Counselor, PMH-C

Presenter Name and Qualifications:

Dr. Nikki Massey-Hastings, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PMH-C

Dr. Nikki Massey-Hastings, PsyD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional who specializes in pediatrics, families, couples and trainer with Nurturing Mamas Network. She is especially interested in the process of family formation. Dr. Massey-Hastings is the owner and clinical director of a boutique group psychology practice, AMANI Clinical Services, in Hinsdale, Illinois. Her clinical work centers on treating mental health challenges which occur throughout the family life cycle, including problems common to children, parents, and their families. She is passionate about, and extensively treats, complex developmental trauma.

If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about his/her experience with Nurturing Mamas Network, he/she may call or e-mail Felicia Hurst at felicia@nurturingmamasnetwork.com. Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days.

Program Title:

Supporting Super-Mom: Acknowledging & Overcoming Gender Inequity in the Home to Improve Maternal Mental Health

(Approved for the Psychotherapy/Mental Health Track Advanced Training as well as CE for maintaining PMH-C)

Clock Hours: 3

Synchronous Distance Course

$250

The Nurturing Mamas Network Training Institute has trained thousands of clinicians in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health since 2022.

Target Audience: behavioral health and social workers who serve in the role of counseling/therapy. 

Content Description:

In this Beginner-Intermediate level program we will discuss ways that mental health can be impacted by gender inequity and how to help our client with this by using evidence based strategies and techniques.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

1.Describe 2 ways gender inequities can impact the mental health of women and mothers.

2.Apply 2 clinical support strategies drawn from at least 3 psychotherapy modalities that can be used with the perinatal population.

3.Determine and practice 3 behavioral strategies to help create a more equitable domestic dynamic.

4.Identify at least 3 macro-level advocacy strategies to benefit the perinatal population and mothers in general.

Participant Feedback from Previous Trainings

“Excellent Presentation.”

-Perinatal Mental Health Therapist

“It was great.”

-Perinatal Mental Health Therapist

Presenter Name and Qualifications:

Lauren A. Tetenbaum, LCSW, JD, PMH-C

Lauren, licensed social worker since 2011 now in private practice, is a trainer at Nurturing Mamas Network. Lauren is intensively trained in perinatal mental health and in Eve Rodksy’s Fair Play, a system designed to alleviate the maternal mental load and enhance gender equity in the home and in society. She is actively involved in numerous efforts benefitting at-risk families in her area and abroad, including as a mentor with The Mom Project (for whom she’s been a keynote speaker at their annual summit attended by thousands of mothers and employers) and as the leader of various fundraising initiatives for underserved women. Lauren holds a BA (magna cum laude) from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Social Work from New York University, and a Juris Doctor from the Cardozo School of Law. She received advanced training in maternal mental health from the Seleni Institute and Postpartum Support International and studied “Motherhood and Work: Challenges and Opportunities” at Stanford University. Lauren is a certified facilitator and trainer of the Fair Play Method in partnership with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine media company, a role through which she teaches executives and other mental health professionals.

This interactive synchronous distance/live interactive(live virtual) webinar is offered on zoom on the dates listed below. Please note: registration must be completed by 10:00 p.m. CST on the day before your scheduled training session. This live webinar takes place on Zoom and is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor- led discussions. Course completion requirements: behavioral health and social workers must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to be eligible for ce credit. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 2 business days of course completion. 

If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about his/her experience with Nurturing Mamas Network, he/she may call or e-mail Felicia Hurst at felicia@nurturingmamasnetwork.com. Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days.

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Program Title:

Ethical Decision-Making for Social Workers in Maternal Mental Health: Balancing Risk, Autonomy, and Care

(Approved for the Psychotherapy/Mental Health Track Advanced Training as well as CE for maintaining PMH-C)

Clock Hours: 3 

Synchronous Distance Course

$250

The Nurturing Mamas Network Training Institute has trained thousands of clinicians in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health since 2022.

Target Audience: behavioral health and social workers who serve in the role of counseling/therapy. 

Content Description: 

In this Intermediate program participants will engage in guided exploration of common ethical dilemmas encountered in maternal mental health practice through the lens of the NASW Code of Ethics and core professional values Reamer’s Seven-Step Ethical Decision-Making Model will be applied real-world clinical scenarios. Course content includes ethical considerations for specialized topics including: psychotropic medication usage during pregnancy, maternal substance use, postpartum support planning, perinatal hospice & palliative care and managing the influence of personal values within professional practice.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to identify & apply the six NASW Code of Ethics core values to direct practice work.

2. Participants will apply Reamer’s Seven Step Ethical Decision Making Model & ethical decision making skills to direct practice case examples.

3. Participants will reflect on and identify at least two personal values that may interfere with professional standards and develop at least two strategies to overcome these challenges.

4. Participants will detail at least 3 ethical considerations for navigating ethical dilemma for specialized perinatal circumstances.

Participant Feedback from Previous Trainings

“This was a great ethics training for Perinatal mental health.” - Perinatal Mental Health Therapist

“The case examples were great as were the self reflection assessments!”- Licensed Social Worker

Presenter Name and Qualifications:  Stephanie Pearce, LCSW, PMH-C 

Stephanie Pearce is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in PA & NJ and a trainer at Nurturing Mamas Network. She obtained her MSW from Rutgers University in 2002 & has worked in the social work field for 23 years in settings ranging from a family crisis unit to an outpatient setting. Ms. Pearce currently facilities a private practice in the Pocono, PA area that customizes services for individuals & couples impacted by grief & loss across the life span, maternal mood disorders, reproductive trauma, developmental trauma & infertility.

This interactive synchronous distance/live interactive(live virtual) webinar is offered on zoom on the dates listed below. Please note: registration must be completed by 10:00 p.m. CST on the day before your scheduled training session. This live webinar takes place on Zoom and is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor- led discussions. Course completion requirements: behavioral health and social workers must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to be eligible for ce credit. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 2 business days of course completion. 

If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about his/her experience with Nurturing Mamas Network, he/she may call or e-mail Felicia Hurst at felicia@nurturingmamasnetwork.com. Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days.

ACT for Women’s Mental Health Part 2: Advanced Clinical Applications

(Approved for the Psychotherapy/Mental Health Track Advanced Training as well as CE for maintaining PMH-C)

$250

The Nurturing Mamas Network Training Institute has trained thousands of clinicians in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health since 2022.

Clock Hours: 3

Synchronous Distance Course

Target Audience: behavioral health and social workers who serve in the role of counseling/therapy. 

Content Description:

This Advanced Level will discuss how many clinicians learn the ACT model conceptually but struggle to apply it fluidly in real therapy sessions. This advanced training focuses on the practical implementation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) through detailed clinical case examples specific to Perinatal Clients.

Building on foundational ACT concepts, participants will explore how to use the psychological flexibility model to conceptualize client presentations and guide treatment decisions. The training demonstrates how ACT processes—including cognitive defusion, acceptance, values clarification, and committed action—can be applied in real clinical situations.

Through case-based learning, participants will observe how clinicians identify patterns of experiential avoidance and cognitive fusion, select ACT interventions, and address common treatment challenges when implementing ACT in psychotherapy.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

1. Identify core ACT processes, including cognitive fusion, experiential avoidance, values disruption, and behavioral restriction, within clinical case presentations.

2. Analyze client presenting concerns using the psychological flexibility model to inform ACT-based case conceptualization.

3. Apply ACT intervention strategies, including cognitive defusion, acceptance processes, and values clarification, within clinical case scenarios.

4. Differentiate between symptom-reduction approaches and ACT-consistent therapeutic interventions that promote psychological flexibility.

5. Demonstrate strategies for implementing ACT interventions during psychotherapy sessions using case-based clinical examples.

6. Evaluate common clinical barriers that arise during ACT implementation and identify strategies for addressing treatment challenges.

Participant Feedback from Previous Trainings

“I really loved this training and got so much out of it! I learned so much that I'll be implementing into my work with perinatal clients. I loved that you had us do the exercises ourselves and discuss because it really made it clear how ACT works.”

-Perinatal Mental Health Clinician

“Best online training I’ve been to in a while.”

- Licensed Professional Counselor, PMH-C

Presenter/ Instructor: Felicia Hurst M.S., LPC-S, PMH-C

Founder & National Leader in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Training

Felicia Hurst is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) with advanced post-master’s certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) and a nationally recognized leader in maternal mental health education.

For over a decade, Felicia has devoted her clinical work and professional development to supporting families through the emotional and relational challenges that may accompany infertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, birth trauma, and the transition into parenthood. She also works with fathers and partners, recognizing that perinatal mental health is relational and systemic — not isolated to one individual.

Her clinical approach blends evidence-informed strategies with relational depth, addressing identity shifts, anxiety, grief, attachment challenges, communication breakdowns, and the invisible mental load that often emerges in early parenthood. Felicia is especially passionate about helping couples navigate this season with greater clarity, connection, and shared understanding.

In 2022, Felicia founded The Training Institute through Nurturing Mamas Network, now a leading provider of advanced-level continuing education in perinatal mental health. Through comprehensive curriculum development, clinician mentorship, and professional supervision, she has helped deepen the expertise of providers serving families across the United States. Her institute is known for offering advanced training that moves beyond foundational certification to equip clinicians with nuanced, relationally informed, and systems-aware clinical skills.

As Founder and Program Director, Felicia continues to personally lead many of the institute’s core advanced trainings, which consistently receive strong engagement and positive participant feedback. Her leadership ensures alignment in clinical depth, relational focus, and educational standards across all programming.

Despite her national leadership role in perinatal mental health education, Felicia remains deeply committed to clinical work. She intentionally maintains a small caseload in order to provide focused, high-quality care to women and couples navigating complex perinatal experiences. Clients often seek her out for her depth of specialization, steady presence, and ability to integrate relational, emotional, and practical support in meaningful ways.

In addition to her clinical work, Felicia mentors emerging perinatal specialists, provides professional supervision, and collaborates with doulas, medical providers, and mental health professionals to strengthen multidisciplinary care. Her work bridges research, real-world application, and systems-level advocacy to elevate the standard of maternal mental health support available to families.

Felicia is known for combining clinical depth with grounded, practical tools — ensuring that both professionals and parents receive care that is evidence-informed, relationally attuned, and deeply human.

This interactive synchronous distance/live interactive(live virtual) webinar is offered on zoom on the dates listed below. Please note: registration must be completed by 10:00 p.m. CST on the day before your scheduled training session. This live webinar takes place on Zoom and is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor- led discussions. Course completion requirements: behavioral health and social workers must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to be eligible for ce credit. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 2 business days of course completion. 

If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about his/her experience with Nurturing Mamas Network, he/she may call or e-mail Felicia Hurst at felicia@nurturingmamasnetwork.com. Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days

The Impact of Sexual Trauma Within the Reproductive Period & Symptoms: Incorporating Trauma Informed Care and Medical Advocacy to Clinical Work

(Approved for the Psychotherapy/Mental Health Track Advanced Training as well as CE for maintaining PMH-C)

$250

The Nurturing Mamas Network Training Institute has trained thousands of clinicians in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health since 2022.

Clock Hours: 3

Synchronous Distance Course

Target Audience: behavioral health and social workers who serve in the role of counseling/therapy. 

Content Description:

This Advanced Level is designed for mental health providers seeking to deepen their clinical understanding of how sexual trauma uniquely impacts clients during the reproductive period. This training examines common trauma-related symptoms that may emerge or intensify across this stage, with attention to how these presentations can influence assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.

Participants will explore the role of stigma in shaping client experiences and clinical dynamics, including barriers to disclosure, engagement, and care. Grounded in trauma-informed principles, the course also introduces practical approaches to medical advocacy, including how to effectively utilize advocacy letters to support clients in accessing reproductive and healthcare services.

By integrating clinical insight with actionable tools, this training supports mental health professionals in providing more responsive, informed, and affirming care to trauma survivors during the reproductive period.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

1. Differentiate at least three (3) trauma-related symptom presentations associated with sexual trauma during the reproductive period and analyze their clinical implications for assessment and treatment planning.

2. Analyze the impact of stigma on clinical decision-making and therapeutic engagement when working with clients in the reproductive period, and apply at least one (1) strategy to mitigate its effects in practice.

3. Identify and apply at least two (2) key components of medical advocacy letters to support trauma survivors during the reproductive period.

Presenter/ Instructor: Laura Wood, MA, LMHC, NCC, CST

Laura M. Wood is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State, a trainer with Nurturing Mamas Network, a NBCC National Certified Counselor, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and CORDICO Certified First Responder Clinician and trained by Postpartum Support International running a private practice based in Seattle Washington. Laura has been working in the mental health field for over 10 years. Laura’s focus lies at the intersection of neurodivergence, trauma, and sex. Much of Laura’s career has been spent focused on helping guide those who have been through sexual violence towards a life free from shame and a sex life full of pleasure. Laura has spoken nationally and has provided consultation and training to both individuals and groups of mental health professionals around working with clients who have experienced sexual trauma. Her lived experiences include living and working abroad as well as learning to live with a chronic health condition. Her teaching roles often focus on helping other professionals have a multidimensional view to their lens of care. Laura’s goal is to provide training and education that is approachable, inclusive, creative, and supportive to both clients and clinicians.

This interactive synchronous distance/live interactive(live virtual) webinar is offered on zoom on the dates listed below. Please note: registration must be completed by 10:00 p.m. CST on the day before your scheduled training session. This live webinar takes place on Zoom and is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor- led discussions. Course completion requirements: behavioral health and social workers must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to be eligible for ce credit. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 2 business days of course completion. 

If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about his/her experience with Nurturing Mamas Network, he/she may call or e-mail Felicia Hurst at felicia@nurturingmamasnetwork.com. Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days

Changing Perspectives when working with Sexual trauma Survivors in Reproductive Work: Moving through Case Conceptualization to Clinical Intervention Implementation

(Approved for the Psychotherapy/Mental Health Track Advanced Training as well as CE for maintaining PMH-C)

$250

The Nurturing Mamas Network Training Institute has trained thousands of clinicians in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health since 2022.

Clock Hours: 3

Synchronous Distance Course

Target Audience: behavioral health and social workers who serve in the role of counseling/therapy. 

Content Description:

This Advanced Level is designed for mental health providers seeking to strengthen their clinical approach when supporting survivors of sexual trauma during the reproductive period. This training emphasizes the shift from traditional symptom identification to more nuanced, trauma-informed case conceptualization that directly informs effective intervention strategies.

Participants will explore how a symptom-based approach can be thoughtfully applied within reproductive mental health care, while also examining the ways sexual trauma may shape the therapeutic relationship, including issues related to trust, safety, and relational dynamics. The course highlights practical, clinically relevant strategies that support both client care and provider well-being.

In addition, the training addresses the impact of vicarious trauma on clinicians and introduces actionable tools that participants can integrate into their own practice to promote resilience and sustainability. By bridging conceptual understanding with concrete interventions, this course equips mental health professionals to deliver more attuned, effective, and ethically grounded care.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

1. Analyze and apply at least two (2) ways a symptom-based approach can be utilized when working with clients in the reproductive period.

2. Analyze at least two (2) ways experiences of sexual trauma may impact the therapeutic relationship and apply this understanding to inform clinical decision-making.

3. Identify and implement at least one (1) evidence-informed strategy to manage vicarious trauma within their clinical practice.

Presenter/ Instructor: Laura Wood, MA, LMHC, NCC, CST

Laura M. Wood is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State, a trainer with Nurturing Mamas Network, a NBCC National Certified Counselor, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and CORDICO Certified First Responder Clinician and trained by Postpartum Support International running a private practice based in Seattle Washington. Laura has been working in the mental health field for over 10 years. Laura’s focus lies at the intersection of neurodivergence, trauma, and sex. Much of Laura’s career has been spent focused on helping guide those who have been through sexual violence towards a life free from shame and a sex life full of pleasure. Laura has spoken nationally and has provided consultation and training to both individuals and groups of mental health professionals around working with clients who have experienced sexual trauma. Her lived experiences include living and working abroad as well as learning to live with a chronic health condition. Her teaching roles often focus on helping other professionals have a multidimensional view to their lens of care. Laura’s goal is to provide training and education that is approachable, inclusive, creative, and supportive to both clients and clinicians.

This interactive synchronous distance/live interactive(live virtual) webinar is offered on zoom on the dates listed below. Please note: registration must be completed by 10:00 p.m. CST on the day before your scheduled training session. This live webinar takes place on Zoom and is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor- led discussions. Course completion requirements: behavioral health and social workers must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to be eligible for ce credit. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 2 business days of course completion. 

If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about his/her experience with Nurturing Mamas Network, he/she may call or e-mail Felicia Hurst at felicia@nurturingmamasnetwork.com. Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days

When Birth Becomes a Trauma

(Approved for the Psychotherapy/Mental Health Track Advanced Training as well as CE for maintaining PMH-C)

Synchronous Distance Course

$250

The Nurturing Mamas Network Training Institute has trained thousands of clinicians in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health since 2022.

Clock hours: 3

Target Audience: behavioral health and social workers who serve in the role of counseling/therapy. 

Content Description:

This Advanced Level program will teach participants how to identify when a client is experiencing trauma as a result of a traumatic birthing experience and respond with evidenced-based therapeutic techniques.

Presenter: Felicia Hurst M.S., LPC Supervisor, PMH-C

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

1. Consider 2 behaviors that may identify a client is experiencing trauma related to their birthing experience.

2. Summarize 2 therapeutic techniques for working with trauma related to giving birth.

3. Develop 4 goals of treatment for trauma.

4. Explain 3 DSM-5 diagnosis related to a traumatic birthing experience.

5. Consider 6 risk factors that increase the odds of one experiencing trauma during the birthing experience.

Participant Feedback from Previous Trainings

“This was amazing and I learned so much to assist me in helping families in our clinic. There is nothing that needs to be improved.”

-IBCLC, Birth Professional

“Very informative, interactive and helpful. Felicia is a great presenter and is very knowledgeable in this field! Thank you for all you do and for this wonderful presentation!”

-Licensed Social Worker

Presenter/ Instructor: Felicia Hurst M.S., LPC-S, PMH-C

Founder & National Leader in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Training

Felicia Hurst is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) with advanced post-master’s certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) and a nationally recognized leader in maternal mental health education.

For over a decade, Felicia has devoted her clinical work and professional development to supporting families through the emotional and relational challenges that may accompany infertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, birth trauma, and the transition into parenthood. She also works with fathers and partners, recognizing that perinatal mental health is relational and systemic — not isolated to one individual.

Her clinical approach blends evidence-informed strategies with relational depth, addressing identity shifts, anxiety, grief, attachment challenges, communication breakdowns, and the invisible mental load that often emerges in early parenthood. Felicia is especially passionate about helping couples navigate this season with greater clarity, connection, and shared understanding.

In 2022, Felicia founded The Training Institute through Nurturing Mamas Network, now a leading provider of advanced-level continuing education in perinatal mental health. Through comprehensive curriculum development, clinician mentorship, and professional supervision, she has helped deepen the expertise of providers serving families across the United States. Her institute is known for offering advanced training that moves beyond foundational certification to equip clinicians with nuanced, relationally informed, and systems-aware clinical skills.

As Founder and Program Director, Felicia continues to personally lead many of the institute’s core advanced trainings, which consistently receive strong engagement and positive participant feedback. Her leadership ensures alignment in clinical depth, relational focus, and educational standards across all programming.

Despite her national leadership role in perinatal mental health education, Felicia remains deeply committed to clinical work. She intentionally maintains a small caseload in order to provide focused, high-quality care to women and couples navigating complex perinatal experiences. Clients often seek her out for her depth of specialization, steady presence, and ability to integrate relational, emotional, and practical support in meaningful ways.

In addition to her clinical work, Felicia mentors emerging perinatal specialists, provides professional supervision, and collaborates with doulas, medical providers, and mental health professionals to strengthen multidisciplinary care. Her work bridges research, real-world application, and systems-level advocacy to elevate the standard of maternal mental health support available to families.

Felicia is known for combining clinical depth with grounded, practical tools — ensuring that both professionals and parents receive care that is evidence-informed, relationally attuned, and deeply human.

This interactive synchronous distance/live interactive(live virtual) webinar is offered on zoom on the dates listed below. Please note: registration must be completed by 10:00 p.m. CST on the day before your scheduled training session. This live webinar takes place on Zoom and is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor- led discussions. Course completion requirements: behavioral health and social workers must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to be eligible for ce credit. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 2 business days of course completion. 

If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about his/her experience with Nurturing Mamas Network, he/she may call or e-mail Felicia Hurst at felicia@nurturingmamasnetwork.com. Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days

Ethical Considerations with the Perinatal Population

(Approved for the Psychotherapy/Mental Health Track Advanced Training as well as CE for maintaining PMH-C)

Synchronous Distance Course

Clock Hours: 3

$250

The Nurturing Mamas Network Training Institute has trained thousands of clinicians in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health since 2022.

Target Audience: Behavioral Health who serve in the role of counseling/therapy.

Content Description:

In this course we will recognize 3 ethical considerations with the perinatal population: countertransference, obstacles to obtaining services, and create a new definition of quality care.

Participant Feedback from Previous Trainings

“This was great! I enjoyed the focus on reflecting on our own wellness at clinicians to better serve our clients.”

-LMHC, PMH-C

“Best ethics workshops I have ever attended!”

-Professional Counselor

“Great program. I really enjoyed it and appreciated the call for us to participate. I signed up for another training in a few weeks as well.”

-Professional Counselor

Presenter: Felicia Hurst M.S., LPC Supervisor, PMH-C and Bina Bird LMFT Supervisor, PMH-C

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to explain 3 ways countertransference may arise when working with the perinatal population.

2. Participants will be able to list 2 reasons they are at an increased chance of experiencing countertransference when working with the perinatal population.

3. Participants will be able to predict and overcome 5 obstacles that the perinatal population faces in obtaining services.

4. Participants will engage in self-assessment and identify 3 ways they will apply professional growth to improve upon providing quality care with the perinatal population. 

   Founder & National Leader in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Training

   Felicia Hurst is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) with advanced post-master’s certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) and a nationally recognized leader in maternal mental health education.

   For over a decade, Felicia has devoted her clinical work and professional development to supporting families through the emotional and relational challenges that may accompany infertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, birth trauma, and the transition into parenthood. She also works with fathers and partners, recognizing that perinatal mental health is relational and systemic — not isolated to one individual.

   Her clinical approach blends evidence-informed strategies with relational depth, addressing identity shifts, anxiety, grief, attachment challenges, communication breakdowns, and the invisible mental load that often emerges in early parenthood. Felicia is especially passionate about helping couples navigate this season with greater clarity, connection, and shared understanding.

   In 2022, Felicia founded The Training Institute through Nurturing Mamas Network, now a leading provider of advanced-level continuing education in perinatal mental health. Through comprehensive curriculum development, clinician mentorship, and professional supervision, she has helped deepen the expertise of providers serving families across the United States. Her institute is known for offering advanced training that moves beyond foundational certification to equip clinicians with nuanced, relationally informed, and systems-aware clinical skills.

   As Founder and Program Director, Felicia continues to personally lead many of the institute’s core advanced trainings, which consistently receive strong engagement and positive participant feedback. Her leadership ensures alignment in clinical depth, relational focus, and educational standards across all programming.

   Despite her national leadership role in perinatal mental health education, Felicia remains deeply committed to clinical work. She intentionally maintains a small caseload in order to provide focused, high-quality care to women and couples navigating complex perinatal experiences. Clients often seek her out for her depth of specialization, steady presence, and ability to integrate relational, emotional, and practical support in meaningful ways.

   In addition to her clinical work, Felicia mentors emerging perinatal specialists, provides professional supervision, and collaborates with doulas, medical providers, and mental health professionals to strengthen multidisciplinary care. Her work bridges research, real-world application, and systems-level advocacy to elevate the standard of maternal mental health support available to families.

   Felicia is known for combining clinical depth with grounded, practical tools — ensuring that both professionals and parents receive care that is evidence-informed, relationally attuned, and deeply human.

If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about his/her experience with Nurturing Mamas Network, he/she may call or e-mail Felicia Hurst at felicia@nurturingmamasnetwork.com. Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days.

Program Title:

Assessing and Treating Maternal Anger

Clock Hours: 3

Synchronous Distance Course

$250

The Nurturing Mamas Network Training Institute has trained thousands of clinicians in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health since 2022.

Target Audience: behavioral health and social workers who serve in the role of counseling/therapy. 

Content Description:

This Intermediate course clinicians will learn how to assess for maternal anger, identify common triggers and distortions that lead to maternal anger, and utilize therapeutic techniques to treat anger and strengthen relationships.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

1. Utilize 2 or more screening tools and self-report measures to assess for Maternal Anger

2. Identify 3 or more common triggers for Maternal Anger

3. Identify 5 cognitive distortions that lead to Maternal Anger 

4. Utilize 3 therapeutic techniques to effectively treat Maternal Anger

5. Utilize 3 therapeutic techniques to strengthen client’s communication skills and improve relationships
   

   Participant Feedback from Previous Trainings

   “This was awesome! I really appreciated the instructor, the information she presented, and she did a great job at giving us actual tools to help women.”

   -Professional Counselor, Perinatal Therapist

   “This program was fantastic! It met exactly what I was looking for within my practice. Thank you.”

   -Professional Counselor, Perinatal Therapist

   “This was a wonderful program and I am excited to bring this knowledge into my practice!”

   -Professional Counselor, Perinatal Therapist

Presenter Name and Qualifications:

Sabrina Jaspers MSW, RSW, PMH-C

Sabrina Jaspers is a Registered Social Worker with 18 years of clinical experience, including 14 years of direct counseling and work in mental health. Specializing in perinatal and maternal mental health, Sabrina holds a Master's degree and is passionate about supporting new and seasoned parents. In addition to training with Nurturing Mamas Network, she runs support groups focused on maternal anger and is actively involved in community development, creating peer support postpartum groups across Ontario. Sabrina’s work reflects her deep commitment to mental wellness, community involvement, and the empowerment of individuals during the perinatal period and beyond.

This interactive synchronous distance/live interactive(live virtual) webinar is offered on zoom on the dates listed below. Please note: registration must be completed by 10:00 p.m. CST on the day before your scheduled training session. This live webinar takes place on Zoom and is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor- led discussions. Course completion requirements: behavioral health and social workers must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to be eligible for ce credit. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 2 business days of course completion. 

If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about his/her experience with Nurturing Mamas Network, he/she may call or e-mail Felicia Hurst at felicia@nurturingmamasnetwork.com. Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days.

Program Title:

TTC, Infertility, Loss: Helping Clients Navigate the Waiting Period

(Approved for the Psychotherapy/Mental Health Track Advanced Training as well as CE for maintaining PMH-C)

Clock Hours: 3 

$250

The Nurturing Mamas Network Training Institute has trained thousands of clinicians in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health since 2022.

Synchronous Distance Course

Target Audience: behavioral health and social workers who serve in the role of counseling/therapy. 

Content Description: 

This Intermediate program will assist helping professionals with practicing & integrating how to help clients with accessing their internal & external resources & supports during their two-week Beta or pregnancy test waiting & bed rest periods. A special emphasis will be placed on working with clients impacted by infertility & a history of losses.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will describe at least 3 emotional, cognitive & physical factors that occur during this time period.

2. Participants will identify at least 3 therapeutic frameworks that can be applied to support & help clients thrive during their waiting period.

3. Participants will discuss & explain at least 3 internal & external resources & emotional supports to assist clients during their waiting period.

4. Participants will be able to formulate & create 1 collaborative resource plan & apply plan to direct client work.

Participant Feedback from Previous Trainings

“I really enjoyed this training. I liked the mix between grounding exercises, videos, and ppt materials to keep it engaging.”

-Licensed Social Worker

Presenter Name and Qualifications: 

Stephanie Pearce, LCSW, PMH-C 

Stephanie Pearce is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in PA & NJ and a trainer at Nurturing Mamas Network. She obtained her MSW from Rutgers University in 2002 & has worked in the social work field for 23 years in settings ranging from a family crisis unit to an outpatient setting. Ms. Pearce currently facilities a private practice in the Pocono, PA area that customizes services for individuals & couples impacted by grief & loss across the life span, maternal mood disorders, reproductive trauma, developmental trauma & infertility.

This interactive synchronous distance/live interactive(live virtual) webinar is offered on zoom on the dates listed below. Please note: registration must be completed by 10:00 p.m. CST on the day before your scheduled training session. This live webinar takes place on Zoom and is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor- led discussions. Course completion requirements: behavioral health and social workers must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to be eligible for ce credit. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 2 business days of course completion. 

If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about his/her experience with Nurturing Mamas Network, he/she may call or e-mail Felicia Hurst at felicia@nurturingmamasnetwork.com. Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days.

Program Title:

Healing the Emotional Impacts of Infertility 

(Approved for the Psychotherapy/Mental Health Track Advanced Training as well as CE for maintaining PMH-C)

Clock Hours: 3 

Synchronous Distance Course

$250

The Nurturing Mamas Network Training Institute has trained thousands of clinicians in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health since 2022.

Target Audience: behavioral health and social workers who serve in the role of counseling/therapy. 

Content Description 

This Advanced program will identify and discuss the emotional impacts of infertility and how unresolved grief can manifest during anticipated and unanticipated life transitions and events. Participants identify and learn to apply therapeutic techniques to assist in decreasing anxiety and depression and at least three interventions that can assist clients in finding purpose.

Learning Objectives 

1. Participants will consider at least 3 emotional impacts of infertility.

2. Participants will assess & evaluate 3 ways unresolved grief can manifest during anticipated & unanticipated life transitions & events.

3. Participants will decide & apply 2 therapeutic techniques to assist clients in decreasing anxiety and depression.

4. Participants will weigh at least 3 interventions that can assist clients in finding purpose.

Participant Feedback from Previous Trainings

“This was a great program and I took away a lot of strategies to bring back to my patients. Thanks so much!”

-Licensed Social Worker, Perinatal Therapist

“This training was helpful and taught me wealth of knowledge for best practices!”

--Licensed Social Worker, Perinatal Therapist

Presenter Name and Qualifications:  Stephanie Pearce, LCSW, PMH-C 

Stephanie Pearce is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in PA & NJ and a trainer at Nurturing Mamas Network. She obtained her MSW from Rutgers University in 2002 & has worked in the social work field for 23 years in settings ranging from a family crisis unit to an outpatient setting. Ms. Pearce currently facilities a private practice in the Pocono, PA area that customizes services for individuals & couples impacted by grief & loss across the life span, maternal mood disorders, reproductive trauma, developmental trauma & infertility.

This interactive synchronous distance/live interactive(live virtual) webinar is offered on zoom on the dates listed below. Please note: registration must be completed by 10:00 p.m. CST on the day before your scheduled training session. This live webinar takes place on Zoom and is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor- led discussions. Course completion requirements: behavioral health and social workers must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to be eligible for ce credit. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 2 business days of course completion. 

If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about his/her experience with Nurturing Mamas Network, he/she may call or e-mail Felicia Hurst at felicia@nurturingmamasnetwork.com. Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days.

Somatic Maternal Healing Part 1

(Approved for the Psychotherapy/Mental Health Track Advanced Training as well as CE for maintaining PMH-C)

Clock Hours: 3

Synchronous Distance Course

$250

The Nurturing Mamas Network Training Institute has trained thousands of clinicians in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health since 2022.

Target Audience: behavioral health and social workers who serve in the role of counseling/therapy. 

Content Description:

In Advanced level program, one will learn how ptsd symptoms present differently in the perinatal population and therapeutic techniques for treatment.

Learning Objectives:

1. Synthesize and evaluate at least 3 biomedical, psychological, and social research findings to construct an integrative trauma-responsive framework for Perinatal Mental Health.

2. Critically analyze and differentiate at least 2 presentations of trauma and PTSD in the perinatal period to formulate specialized diagnostic and treatment considerations.

3. Appraise and adapt at least 2 trauma-informed care principles to design culturally responsive clinical strategies for diverse perinatal populations.

4. Integrate and justify at least 2 nervous system–focused interventions within trauma-informed perinatal care to develop specialized psychoeducation tailored to perinatal clients’ physiology and context.

This interactive synchronous distance/live interactive(live virtual) webinar is offered on zoom on the dates listed below. Please note: registration must be completed by 10:00 p.m. CST on the day before your scheduled training session. This live webinar takes place on Zoom and is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor- led discussions. Course completion requirements: behavioral health and social workers must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to be eligible for ce credit. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 2 business days of course completion. 

Participant Feedback from Previous Trainings

“This was wonderful. Thank you for providing this training opportunity!”- Licensed Professional Counselor, Perinatal Therapist

Presented by: HELENA VISSING, MS, PSYD, PMH-C

Helena Vissing is a Licensed Psychologist certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). In addition to being a trainer at Nurturing Mamas Network, she is in private practice in California. She practices psychodynamic and trauma-informed somatic psychotherapy as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Dr. Vissing is experienced as Adjunct faculty at several graduate institutions, including Reiss-Davis Graduate School, Antioch University, and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She also has experience offering consultations and trainings for perinatal providers. She has published book chapters and articles on the topic of the psychology of motherhood. Dr. Vissing has written a book on her somatic and psychodynamic model for treatment of trauma in the Perinatal Period titled Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Trauma Treatment for Perinatal Mental Health (Routledge). She has done psychodynamic training at the C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles and the Saturday Center for Psychotherapy. She is also host on the New Books in Psychoanalysis podcast and on the editorial board of the International Journal of Body Psychotherapy.

Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days

Somatic Maternal Healing Part 2

(Approved for the Psychotherapy/Mental Health Track Advanced Training as well as CE for maintaining PMH-C)

Clock Hours: 3

Synchronous Distance Course

$250

The Nurturing Mamas Network Training Institute has trained thousands of clinicians in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health since 2022.

Target Audience: behavioral health and social workers who serve in the role of counseling/therapy. 

Content Description:

This Advanced level program will dive deeper into utilizing therapeutic skills, identifying common barriers to treatment, and identify goal setting.

Learning Objectives:

1. Integrate the 4 foundational aspects of sensory awareness within diverse psychotherapy frameworks for perinatal clients to formulate strategies for clinical synthesis.

2. Practice at least 2 advanced nervous system tracking interventions to facilitate coregulation and therapeutic safety and to evaluate their adaptability to the unique needs of perinatal clients.

3. Identify and critically evaluate at least 2 common provider bias reactions that compromise trauma-responsive care to inform clinical strategies to restore therapeutic safety in perinatal settings.

4. Formulate and apply 3 principles of integrative goal-setting that align perinatal trauma treatment plans with biopsychosocial and somatic principles of care.

Participant Feedback from Previous Trainings

“This was an excellent class. Thank you!”- LMFT, Perinatal Therapist

“I enjoyed the content so much”- Licensed Social Worker

Presented by: HELENA VISSING, MS, PSYD, PMH-C

Helena Vissing is a Licensed Psychologist certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). In addition to being a trainer at Nurturing Mamas Network, she is in private practice in California. She practices psychodynamic and trauma-informed somatic psychotherapy as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Dr. Vissing is experienced as Adjunct faculty at several graduate institutions, including Reiss-Davis Graduate School, Antioch University, and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She also has experience offering consultations and trainings for perinatal providers. She has published book chapters and articles on the topic of the psychology of motherhood. Dr. Vissing has written a book on her somatic and psychodynamic model for treatment of trauma in the Perinatal Period titled Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Trauma Treatment for Perinatal Mental Health (Routledge). She has done psychodynamic training at the C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles and the Saturday Center for Psychotherapy. She is also host on the New Books in Psychoanalysis podcast and on the editorial board of the International Journal of Body Psychotherapy.

This interactive synchronous distance/live interactive(live virtual) webinar is offered on zoom on the dates listed below. Please note: registration must be completed by 10:00 p.m. CST on the day before your scheduled training session. This live webinar takes place on Zoom and is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor- led discussions. Course completion requirements: behavioral health and social workers must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to be eligible for ce credit. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 2 business days of course completion.

If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about his/her experience with Nurturing Mamas Network, he/she may call or e-mail Felicia Hurst at felicia@nurturingmamasnetwork.com. Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days

Using Nature to Nurture: Nature-Based Therapy with Perinatal Clients

(Approved for the Psychotherapy/Mental Health Track Advanced Training as well as CE for maintaining PMH-C)

Clock Hours: 3

Synchronous Distance Course

Target Audience: behavioral health and social workers who serve in the role of counseling/therapy. 

$250

The Nurturing Mamas Network Training Institute has trained thousands of clinicians in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health since 2022.

Content Description

Nature plays a significant role in emotional and cognitive health. Time spent in natural spaces increases in attention, working memory, and cognitive flexibility (Ohly et al., 2016). In this workshop, participants will learn ways to incorporate nature-based therapy interventions into perinatal therapy sessions. Additionally, they will learn about the types of spaces that promote healing and happiness through the three important features of sensory complexity, freedom, and space, as well as a newly proposed six-step model for nature-based therapy (Oh KH et al., 2020). 

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will learn 2 therapeutic elements to support nature-based therapy as a therapeutic intervention for perinatal clients.

2. Participants will apply 2 considerations for nature-based therapy in their clinical work.

3. Participants will learn 3 nature-based therapy interventions they can use immediately with their clients.

Participant Feedback from Previous Trainings

“This is a great presentation overall and something I hope to use in my practice.”

- Licensed Social Worker

Presenter Name and Qualifications: Ashley Lingerfelt  M.S., LPC, PMH-C

Ashley S. Lingerfelt is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in infant, early childhood, and perinatal mental health and a trainer at Nurturing Mamas Network. She is the clinical director and founder of Playtime Therapy of Georgia, LLC, and serves on the board of directors for the Georgia Chapter of Postpartum Support International as the perinatal mental health subject matter expert for the state. Ashley has been featured in articles for New York Times Parenting, The Washington Post, Romper, Good Housekeeping, and is published in “Nature-Based Play and Expressive Therapies: Interventions for Working Children, Teens, and Families” (Courtney, Langley, Wonders, Heiko, and LaPiere, 2022).

This interactive synchronous distance/live interactive(live virtual) webinar is offered on zoom on the dates listed below. Please note: registration must be completed by 10:00 p.m. CST on the day before your scheduled training session. This live webinar takes place on Zoom and is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor- led discussions. Course completion requirements: behavioral health and social workers must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to be eligible for ce credit. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 2 business days of course completion. 

If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about his/her experience with Nurturing Mamas Network, he/she may call or e-mail Felicia Hurst at felicia@nurturingmamasnetwork.com. Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days.

Program Title:

Supporting the Highly Sensitive Parent: 

Understanding the Challenges and Strengths of HSPs in the Perinatal Period 

(Approved for the Psychotherapy/Mental Health Track Advanced Training as well as CE for maintaining PMH-C)

Clock Hours: 3 

Synchronous Distance Course

$250

The Nurturing Mamas Network Training Institute has trained thousands of clinicians in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health since 2022.

Target Audience: behavioral health and social workers who serve in the role of counseling/therapy. 

Content Description 

This Advanced level course will help one to understand the HSP trait, how it manifests in clients, how to differentiate High Sensitivity from clinical diagnoses, and how to effectively support and treat HSP clients in their practice. 

Learning Objectives 

Participants will be able to: 

1. Consider the 3 elements of the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) trait as it presents in diverse populations.

2. Consider 3 ways this trait impacts perinatal mental health.

3. Analyze the relationship between the HSP Trait and 3 common perinatal diagnoses.

4. Formulate a comprehensive treatment plan for HSP individuals including at least 3 objectives.

5. Produce 2 evidence-based interventions to reduce symptomology and distress in perinatal clients. 

Participant Feedback from Previous Trainings

“This was great!” - Perinatal Mental Health Therapist

Presenter Name and Qualifications: 

Amy Lajiness , LCSW, PMH-C 

Amy is a trainer at Nurturing Mamas Network, a psychotherapist and mother of two young boys who is passionate about supporting parents as they adjust to the physical, mental, emotional, and relational changes that a new little one can bring. Amy has completed Advanced Perinatal Mental Health training and Certification through Postpartum Support International (PSI), is a Certified HSP-Knowledgeable Therapist, and is also Certified as an Ecotherapist, empowering her to bring nature-based mindfulness skills to parents. Amy has a private practice in San Diego, Inner Nature Therapy, and is the creator of Highly Sensitive Parenthood, an online resource center for Highly Sensitive (HSP) parents and children.

This interactive synchronous distance/live interactive(live virtual) webinar is offered on zoom on the dates listed below. Please note: registration must be completed by 10:00 p.m. CST on the day before your scheduled training session. This live webinar takes place on Zoom and is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor- led discussions. Course completion requirements: behavioral health and social workers must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to be eligible for ce credit. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 2 business days of course completion. 

If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about his/her experience with Nurturing Mamas Network, he/she may call or e-mail Felicia Hurst at felicia@nurturingmamasnetwork.com. Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days.

Perinatal AND Perimenopausal: Supporting Women through these (Sometimes Simultaneous) Life Transitions

(Approved for the Psychotherapy/Mental Health Track Advanced Training as well as CE for maintaining PMH-C)

$250

The Nurturing Mamas Network Training Institute has trained thousands of clinicians in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health since 2022.

Clock Hours: 3

Synchronous Distance Course

Target Audience: behavioral health and social workers who serve in the role of counseling/therapy. 

Content Description:

This Intermediate Level program will explore how today, women in the United States are becoming mothers later in life compared to previous decades. More than 100,000 moms give birth each year while in their 40s – a period of life when they are likely in, or about to be in, perimenopause, the phase of reproductive health in which women’s hormones fluctuate, their menstrual cycle changes, and their identities shift. Perimenopause is a particularly vulnerable time for mood symptoms, with women at twice the risk of experiencing depression than at other life stages like pre-menopause. The perinatal period, too, is one when women are vulnerable to mood issues, with up to one in five experiencing a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder. So how can therapists help women who are both perinatal and perimenopausal?

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

1) Consider at least 2 systematic and cultural factors at play for women in this phase of life that may impact their experiences;

2) Integrate at least 3 cognitive behavioral therapy tools to help clients alleviate symptoms and improve self-confidence, drawing upon self-compassion, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT);

3) Develop at least 3 strategies to support perinatal women’s self-determination while advocating for themselves with their healthcare providers, in their personal relationships, and at their workplace in connection with perimenopause.

Participant Feedback from Previous Trainings

“I REALLY thought this program was extremely helpful and provided valuable information, terminology, advocacy that was empowering. Lauren did an amazing job and you can tell she is very passionate about empowering women through this stage and providing education. I admire her approach to collaboration among women.” - Professional Counselor

“Lauren did a great job engaging with participants and she was very thoughtful to the lived experiences women were sharing.”- LMFT

Presenter/ Instructor:

Lauren A. Tetenbaum, LCSW, JD, PMH-C

Lauren A. Tetenbaum, LCSW, JD, PMH-C (“The CounseLaur”) is a social worker, and trainer at Nurturing Mamas Network, specializing in women’s mental health during life transitions, including the perinatal and perimenopausal stages. Through her counseling practice, Lauren provides therapy in NY, NJ, CT, and FL, facilitates groups and coaching workshops to empower postpartum and other women in corporate settings, trains other mental health professional and coaches on supporting women, and contributes to media on topics like maternal mental health, gender equity, and working parenthood. A mom of two, Lauren is also a former lawyer and a writer; her first book (Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period) was published in July 2025 and has been widely acclaimed by women’s healthcare providers, women’s rights activists, and readers belonging to the millennial and gen X generations.

This interactive synchronous distance/live interactive(live virtual) webinar is offered on zoom on the dates listed below. Please note: registration must be completed by 10:00 p.m. CST on the day before your scheduled training session. This live webinar takes place on Zoom and is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor- led discussions. Course completion requirements: behavioral health and social workers must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to be eligible for ce credit. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 2 business days of course completion. 

If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about his/her experience with Nurturing Mamas Network, he/she may call or e-mail Felicia Hurst at felicia@nurturingmamasnetwork.com. Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days

Mentoring the Perinatal Mental Health Professional

A SPACE FOR REFLECTION, GROWTH, AND MENTORSHIP

Are you a clinician working with Perinatal Mental Health clients? Are you ready to grow professionally in a supportive group setting?

Mentoring groups are facilitated by Bina Bird, LMFT-S, PMH-C and Felicia Hurst, LPC-S, PMH-C. Through our own experiences in learning and working with Perinatal Mental Health clinician we discovered the value in mentorship and clinical support when working with this population. We are excited to be able to offer these groups as a way to both support clinicians in their professional development and to also help more parents and families struggling with perinatal mental health issues. Bina and Felicia have both attended basic and advanced trainings through PSI, the Postpartum Stress Center, and are Certified in Perinatal Mental Health. We are trained and knowledgeable in serving families who may be dealing with the emotional and relational struggles that may accompany infertility, pregnancy or infant loss, perinatal mood and/or anxiety disorders, birth trauma, and more. We both serve the perinatal mental health population and provide training and consultation to other clinicians.

Mentoring groups are for mental health clinicians who are:

*actively working with the perinatal health population.

*seeking professional self-care and support.

*interested in case consultation for their perinatal mental health cases and growing as a professional.

*interested in connecting with other perinatal mental health clinicians.

*beginner-intermediate in training and experience with perinatal mental health.

*willing to engage in a space committed to anti-racism and inclusivity.

*willing to engage in and support others in self-reflective work around self of the therapist issues such as countertransference, biases, etc.

How do the Mentoring groups work?

*Groups meet monthly for 90 minutes and are limited to a small group of participants.

*Groups are held Mondays 11am-12:30pm CST for both Spring and Fall.

• Fall 2026 Dates: 8/17, 9/28, 10/5, 11/9, 12/7

Registration Process

Complete your purchase below and we will email you the link to access each online group.

This Program is not available for NBCC Credit

Have you ever wondered how Felicia always has recommendations for resources at her fingertips? Check out this DOWNLOADABLE document!

This document includes:

Book and Website recommendations for both clinicians and clients

Topics are Categorized by:

General Perinatal/Maternal Mental Health

Perfectionism/Good Enough Mom

NICU and Preemie

Birth Trauma and Traumatic Childbirth

Body Image

Sexuality

Healing Sexual Abuse

PMDD

Pregnancy and Infant Loss

Support Groups

Complicated Pregnancy

Infertility

Family Conflict

Mother Wounds

Marriage

Partners

Parenting

Sleep

Adoption

Step families

Military Support

PTSD

Postpartum Psychosis

Teen Moms

Infant Attachment

Perinatal Mental Health Worksheet Packet

25+ Pages of Worksheets focused on Perinatal Mental Health

This is a digital product that you can instantly download.

Topics Include but are not limited to:

PMADS

Diagnosing and Assessing

Birth Trauma

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for PMH

Becoming a Competent PMH Clinician

Intrusive Thoughts

OCD

Psychosis

Sharing Responsibilities in a household

and More!

Assessing and Diagnosing

(A set of On Demand Recordings)

(Approved for 2 clock hours towards maintaining PMH-C)

$150

Content Description:

This beginner to intermediate program will teach participants key aspects of how to assess and diagnose perinatal mental health clients. It contains audio recordings from the two presenters as they discuss assessing, diagnosing, screening, conducting intake sessions, and looking at clients through the perinatal lens. We also discuss the pain points specific to this population, the maternal mental health hierarchy of needs, and the perinatal mental health house of knowledge. In addition to receiving more than 5 recordings, participants will also receive 8 worksheets/ handouts that go along with these topics.

Presented by Felicia Hurst M.S., LPC-S, PMH-C and Bina Bird, LMFT-S, PMH-C

This course is not approved through NBCC.

Nurturing Mamas Network has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7232. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Nurturing Mamas Network is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about his/her experience with Nurturing Mamas Network, he/she may call or e-mail Felicia Hurst at felicia@nurturingmamasnetwork.com.

Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days

Marketing, Networking, and Building Community

(A set of On Demand Recordings approved for 2 clock hours towards maintaining pmh-c)

$150

Content Description:

This program will outline the process that we have implemented to build successful perinatal practices with special focus around marketing, building connections in the community, and working through our own biases, fears, and counter-transference. In addition to receiving 2 recordings that are nearly an hour long each, participants will also receive 3 worksheets/ handouts that go along with these topics including Bina’s pmad presentation that she shares with her community.

Presented by Felicia Hurst M.S., LPC-S, PMH-C and Bina Bird, LMFT-S, PMH-C

This course is not approved through NBCC.

Nurturing Mamas Network has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7232. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Nurturing Mamas Network is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about his/her experience with Nurturing Mamas Network, he/she may call or e-mail Felicia Hurst at felicia@nurturingmamasnetwork.com.

Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days

Couples and the Perinatal Period

(A set of On Demand Recordings)

(Approved for 2 clock hours towards maintaining PMH-C)

$125

Content Description:

This beginner to intermediate program will outline the changes in couple relationships and ways to improve connection. We will discuss problems that arise for couples pertaining to sex during the perinatal period, struggles with sharing household responsibilities and ways to overcome these struggles. In addition to receiving more than 4 recordings, participants will also receive 8 worksheets/ handouts that go along with these topics.

Presented by Felicia Hurst M.S., LPC-S, PMH-C and Bina Bird, LMFT-S, PMH-C

This course is not approved through NBCC.

Nurturing Mamas Network has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7232. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Nurturing Mamas Network is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about his/her experience with Nurturing Mamas Network, he/she may call or e-mail Felicia Hurst at felicia@nurturingmamasnetwork.com.

Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days

Family Transitions during the Perinatal Period

(A set of On Demand Recordings)

(Approved for 2 clock hours towards maintaining PMH-C)

$95

Content Description:

This beginner to intermediate program will outline the family transitions during the perinatal period. We will discuss problems that arise for the family during these times of transitions and ways to overcome these struggles. We will also discuss what the process may be like for a parent who is considering returning to work and ways that they can work through these struggles. In addition to receiving more than 4 recordings, participants will also receive 3 worksheets/ handouts that go along with these topics.

Presented by Felicia Hurst M.S., LPC-S, PMH-C and Bina Bird, LMFT-S, PMH-C

This course is not approved through NBCC.

Nurturing Mamas Network has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7232. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Nurturing Mamas Network is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about his/her experience with Nurturing Mamas Network, he/she may call or e-mail Felicia Hurst at felicia@nurturingmamasnetwork.com.

Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days

(On Demand Recording)

Does Breastfeeding Protect Maternal Mental Health? The Impact of Oxytocin and Stress

(This Recording is not approved for continuing education through NBCC or ASWB)

$125

Clock Hours: 3 total

Breastfeeding and depression have a complicated relationship; depressed mothers are less likely to breastfeed, yet exclusive breastfeeding lowers the risk of depression. Understanding the physiology of depression helps untangled these apparently contradictory findings. The key is understanding the stress vs oxytocin systems, which mutually suppress each other. Oxytocin suppresses stress, which lowers mothers’ risk. Conversely, when stress is dominant, it suppresses oxytocin, which makes both depression and breastfeeding difficulties more likely. Both skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding release oxytocin, but suckling releases far more via different neurons. Breastfeeding is unique in its ability to inhibit the stress response. Participants will learn about the oxytocin vs stress systems and understand the physiology that protects maternal mental health.

Objectives

1. To understand that depression and other mental health conditions increase the risk of premature breastfeeding cessation. 

2. To understand why stress increases the risk of mental illness and how oxytocin suppresses the stress response. 

3. To describe the role of the parvocellular vs magnocellular neurons in breastfeeding vs skin-to-skin contact.

4. To describe the unique benefits of breastfeeding for trauma survivors. 

5. To describe why secure attachment is the most important goal of all, which breastfeeding facilitates.

Presenter: Kathleen A. KendallTackett, PhD, IBCLC, FAPA

Hidden Barriers, Thoughts and “Support” that Undermine Breastfeeding

Recent research has revealed that some barriers to breastfeeding come in the guise of “help.” This session identifies how mothers’ thoughts can undermine their breastfeeding efforts and how formula companies often prey upon these thoughts. Much of this section was drawn from research on the effects of lockdown during COVID. There are many parallels between that situation and mothers isolated at home with a new baby. This presentation also addresses social support. Most professionals agree that it is important to have, but defining it is tricky. Some actions called “support” actually undermine breastfeeding and become hinderances. Participants will learn how partners, grandmothers, community groups, and healthcare providers can avoid ineffective support and provide effective support. Providers can work with new families to ensure that mothers receive effective support. 

Objectives 

1. To understand how mothers’ thoughts may lead to supplementation and early breastfeeding cessation.

2. To understand how “support” can undermine breastfeeding and how effective support ensures its success.

Presenter: Kathleen A. KendallTackett, PhD, IBCLC, FAPA

(On Demand Recording)

When Breastfeeding is Not Possible: How to Help Mothers Move Through Grief and Form a Secure Attachment with Their Babies

(This Recording is not approved for continuing education through NBCC or ASWB)

$125

Clock Hours: 3 total

There are times when breastfeeding is not possible. Early breastfeeding cessation may be because of injury or physical limitations. Or it may be caused by bad advice and mismanagement. In either case, mothers’ feelings of sadness, anger, or failure can be profound. Professionals are in a key position to help mothers move through this loss in a positive way. The most important goal of new motherhood is still attainable: forming a secure attachment with their infants. 

The goals of this presentation are to describe mothers’ feelings following loss of breastfeeding and guide them towards establishing a secure attachment with their babies. This approach does not minimize the importance of breastfeeding. Rather, it refocuses mothers’ attention on a key and still-attainable parenting goal. Drawing upon recent and classic literature from developmental psychology, participants will learn four evidence-based methods parents can use that increase the likelihood of secure attachment. These studies provide new information to lactation providers that can help them understand the rationale for parenting behaviors they often recommend. The goal is to help these mothers resolve their grief and feel positively about themselves as parents.

Objectives

1. To understand mothers’ feelings when they are not able to breastfeed.

2. To describe breastfeeding in the broader context of parenting and attachment.

3. To understand the lifelong importance of secure mother-baby attachment and how to promote it.

4. To describe four feeding and parenting activities that promote attachment.

Presenter: Kathleen A. Kendall-Tackett, PhD, IBCLC, FAPA

Feeding, Crying, and Mother-Infant Sleep: Why Standard Sleep Advice Threatens Breastfeeding and Harms Maternal Mental Health

Mother-infant sleep is surprisingly complex, yet practitioners issue advice that does not consider these complexities. When infants do not sleep, they often cry, which is stressful for mothers and can lead to depression. Simply telling mothers to supplement or avoid nighttime breastfeeding increases mothers’ fatigue and can harm their mental health. Infant sleep is influenced by their sex, temperament, and gestational age. Mothers’ depression, anxiety, or PTSD during pregnancy also influences their infants’ sleep. However, exclusive breastfeeding ameliorates many of these difficulties because it downregulates the hyperactive stress response. It also protects mothers’ mental health because it leads to better sleep. This session also offers suggestions for how to help mothers with extreme fatigue.

Objectives

1. To describe how characteristics, such as infant temperament and sex, and mothers’ mental health during pregnancy can influence mother-infant sleep.

2. To understand the bidirectional nature of mothers’ sleep and depression.

3. To compare a multi-factorial model of mother-infant sleep with simplistic sleep advice that increases mothers’ fatigue, cause breastfeeding to fail, and increase mothers’ risk of depression. 

4. To describe two ways that exclusive breastfeeding changes sleep in a way that protects mothers’ mental health.

5. To understand why mothers are often pressured to supplement or wean.

6. To facilitate emergency strategies for very fatigued new mothers.

Presenter: Kathleen A. Kendall-Tackett, PhD, IBCLC, FAPA

(On Demand Recording)

Working with Sexual Trauma within the Reproductive Period

(This Recording is not approved for continuing education through NBCC or ASWB)

$125

Clock Hours: 3

Content Description:

This presentation focuses on giving clinicians a well rounded understanding of sexual trauma & how it may impact various aspects of the reproductive period. Included is a discussion around stigma, signs of trauma, the stages of trauma, & how sexual trauma can be addressed within the therapeutic working environment.

Presenter: Laura Wood LMHC , CST, NCC

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

1.  Verbalize an understanding of different areas within the reproductive period where trauma, specially sexual trauma, may present itself.

2. Utilize one (1) or more clinical interventions that can be applied within the reproductive period for those who have been impacted by sexual trauma.

3. Identify one (1) or more ways to increase safety in the therapeutic relationship

4. Utilize one(1) or more Interventions that can be used to address common stigmas, fears, myths around the reproductive period and the impact of sexual violence and trauma

5. Identify one (1) or more ways to manage vicarious trauma

(On Demand Recording)

Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating and Body Dissatisfaction in the Perinatal Period

(This Recording is not approved for continuing education through NBCC or ASWB)

$125

Clock Hours: 3

Content Description:

Eating disorders and body dissatisfaction are critical yet underexplored challenges faced by individuals during the perinatal period. This presentation aims to enhance awareness of these issues among healthcare providers and support collaborative care for affected populations.  Specific attention is given to populations at increased risk, including LGBTQIA+ individuals and BIPOC communities, highlighting unique challenges and systemic disparities.  We will explore risk factors and signs of eating disorders.  Additional focus areas include the distinction between eating disorders and disordered eating, medical complications, and the psychological impact of body dissatisfaction, a known contributor to the onset and relapse of eating disorders.  The session emphasizes a collaborative approach to care, with guidance on identifying at-risk individuals and making appropriate referrals.

Presenter: Keeley Seymour LCSW, CEDS-C, PMH-C & Jennifer Donovan LCSW, CEDS-C

Objectives:

1. Attendees will learn and be able to define different Eating Disorders.

2. Attendees will be able to identify 3 risk factors.

3. Attendees will be able to identify 3 key differences between eating disorders and disordered eating.

(On Demand Recording)

“SHE SHOULD BE HERE” UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACTS OF MOTHER LOSS ON MATRESCENCE & PERINATAL CARE

(This Recording is not approved for continuing education through NBCC or ASWB)

$125

Clock Hours: 3

Content Description:

Mother loss, in the context of perinatal identity development & postpartum healing, is a topic lacking in discussion in clinical circles. Mother loss is not classified as any type of trauma or adjustment in the literature, yet those who give birth after the loss of their own mother carry a heavy & unique emotional load on top of adjusting to life with a baby. The nuances of disenfranchised grief & aftergrief are examined through the dual process model of grief & a developmental model known as meaning-making. This presentation presents a framework for understanding both disenfranchised grief and aftergrief for postpartum healing based on Niemeyer’s developmental theory of grief & the dual process model. Interventions & examples are included. For clarity around this presentation, the type of ‘mother-loss’ referenced is one where the relationship between mother & daughter/children is healthy, happy, & securely attached. The loss of a mother in this presentation refers to an experience that was deeply painful following a terminal illness.

Presenter: Olivia D. Wedel, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, PMH-C

Objectives:

1. Participants will examine aspects of disenfranchised grief and aftergrief as a result of mother loss and impacts matrescence

2. Participants will be able to identify at least three ways they can support postpartum clients who are dealing with mother loss

3. Participants will be able to identify components of a developmental model of grief and the dual process model to support postpartum clients.

(On Demand Recording)

The Scarlett “A”: Abortion as a Loss

(This Recording is not approved for continuing education through NBCC or ASWB)

$125

Clock Hours: 3

Content Description:

From 1973 until 2022, people who no longer desired to be pregnant in the United States were able to access a safe & legal procedure to eradicate the state of pregnancy. Abortion is complex not only for the society & culture we are steeped in, but also for the individuals & families that experience them. As clinicians, we need to consider how we can best help our clients around this issue with the recognition that there are laws that complicate our care.  Additionally, there are many myths about what occurs post-abortion psychologically. This workshop will speak to the spectrum of emotional outcomes after an abortion. 

Presenter: Julie Bindeman Psy-D

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

1. Discern nuances & differences between various types of abortion & the emotional aftermath of each.

2. Identify the sociological narratives that shape the abortion dialogue & how they impact those seeking & obtaining abortion care.

3. Identify potential risks for clinicians discussing abortion with their clients, both presently & potentially in the future.