TEST_Dana _Perinatal Mental Health Disorders

February 13, 2026

This is a live, instructor-led training scheduled for February 13, 2025 from 9AM- 11AM Central.  The attendee must access the Zoom room no more than 15 minutes prior to the start of the training and connect audio via their device or call the conference number. Attendee must be in the room individually, be able to access audio, attend the entire training, complete a post test and evaluation in order to receive credit and access their certificate.

ADA Accommodations: Please contact us at [email protected]  at least two weeks in advance of the training date to arrange for accommodations.

Description (color #00598C, Heading 2, Font size 24, Bold) 

This training advances or enhances the education of the audience by defining perinatal mental health disorders (PMHDs) and listing the different forms of PMHDs that new mothers can experience. Birth trauma and paternal postpartum depression are also discussed.   

Pre-requisites:(color #00598C, Heading 2, Font size 24, Bold) 

 None

Target Audience

Licensed and unlicensed Behavioral Health, Physical Health, and Addiction Healthcare professionals. Topic level is beginner to intermediate.

Learning Objectives

1. List 4 different types of perinatal mental health disorders (PMHDs)

2. Define birth trauma and how it can lead to postpartum PTSD

3. List 2 screening tools that can be used to screen for PMHDs

4. Discuss 3 treatment considerations for PMHDs

5. Identify at least 2 cultural influences on PMHDs

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 Attendance/Participation
  • 2.00 CA Board of RN
  • 2.00 NBCC
Course opens: 
10/15/2025
Course expires: 
10/15/2026
Event starts: 
02/13/2026 - 9:00am CST
Event ends: 
02/13/2026 - 11:00am CST
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Training will be facilitated by one of the following trainers. The trainer who facilitates the course is reflected on the certificate issued.

Adriana Peralta, MSW, LCSW, LPN                    Taylor Murphy, MSW, LCSW

Lisa Wharton, MA, LPC, LPCC                            Kimberly Bindas, MSW, LICSW

Dana Buonanducci, MS, LMHC, NCC                 Rachael G. Byrd, MA, MSW

Joel Lynch, MSW LMSW

 

 

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Continuing Education (color #00598C, Heading 2, Font size 24, Bold) 

  • “Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 16739 for ___2___ contact hours.

  • Florida Board of Nursing Provider Number: 50-16294 (Rule Approved per California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # 16739)

  • Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider Number: 50-16294

  • State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (LPC, LMFT & SW): SW 159.001308; Counseling 197.000241; MFT 168.000219

  • Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. Pre-approved for Social Work Continuing Education. Appropriate for Behavioral Health Licenses: 13-006 (pre-approval for SW only) 

  • NBCC: Centene Corporation has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6673. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Centene Corporation is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs

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Since CE boards may have changes in requirements, it is the responsibility of the attendee to verify with their boards if they accept the CEs being offered.  CA nursing approval may apply to other states, please check with your board.

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Available Credit

  • 2.00 Attendance/Participation
  • 2.00 CA Board of RN
  • 2.00 NBCC
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If you need ADA Accommodations please email us with the name and date of the training at least 2 weeks in advance at:  [email protected]