Ethical Considerations with the Perinatal Population

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

Clock Hours: 3

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.

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. 

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.