WHERE: Connecticut Women’s Consortium 2321 Whitney Ave #401, Hamden, CT 06518

WHEN: Three October Thursdays: 10/16/25, 10/23/25, 10/30/25, 9:00am-5:00PM EST, 1-hr lunch

CEs’: 21 CE’s (7 per day) - All the CE’s needed for one year professional license renewal in CT- including 2hrs in cultural competency, 2hrs in screening for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, risk of suicide, depression and grief

PSI-Applicability: This course is provisionally approved as a foundational PMH training (exam eligible), an advanced training, and is approved for PMH-C continuing education. This course does include >6hrs of psychotherapy training toward the advanced credential and is intended as a one-course preparation for the exam. For more information see: https://postpartum.net/professionals/certification/

July 2025 EXCITING UPDATE!

The CT Department of Public Health is working in collaboration with PSI CT Chapter

to coordinate a number of scholarships for the October 2025 event!

We anticipate multiple full-tuition scholarships will be available

for providers offering mental health care in Connecticut!

Whole Person Mental Health from Pre-Conception into Parenthood

A Reproductive Mental Health Master Class

the training i wanted when i began my

reproductive mental health practice.

Course Overview:

Duration: 3 Days | Format: Live & Interactive | CE Credits: 21

This immersive three-day training provides a deep dive into the complexities of perinatal mental health, equipping professionals with the knowledge and tools to support diverse populations through the reproductive and postpartum periods. Attendees will explore the biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors influencing perinatal mental health, examining conditions such as PMADs, trauma, reproductive loss, birth complications, and peripartum sexual health from a trauma-informed lens.

The course incorporates interactive discussions, case analyses, and hands-on exercises, allowing participants to develop culturally responsive, evidence-based interventions. A critical focus will be placed on historical and systemic disparities, reproductive justice, and the evolving sociopolitical climate impacting perinatal care.

Our psychopharmacology overview presentation will be led by guest prescriber Dr. Rachel Shmuts. DO, PMH-C.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Assess the impact of trauma, medical mistrust, and sociopolitical factors on perinatal mental health.

• Identify and differentiate PMADs, reproductive grief, and trauma-related disorders.

• Apply culturally competent, trauma-informed therapeutic techniques tailored to perinatal populations.

• Utilize screening and assessment tools effectively for early diagnosis and intervention.

• Navigate challenges related to infertility, pregnancy loss, and obstetric violence.

• Explore reproductive mental healthcare within a post-Roe legal landscape.

• Address postpartum sexual health concerns and facilitate comprehensive postpartum planning.

Through a multidisciplinary lens, participants will leave with a robust framework for integrating perinatal mental health care into their clinical practice, ensuring they provide informed, ethical, and inclusive support to birthing individuals and families.

This course aligns with the Postpartum Support International (PSI) Certification Exam Blueprint, providing a solid foundation for those preparing to sit for the exam. By the end of the training, attendees will be equipped to implement best practices in perinatal mental healthcare and advocate for systemic improvements to support birthing individuals and families.

PSI Status Update 07/2025: This course is scheduling a pilot launch event with preliminary approval as a foundational course by Postpartum Support International (PSI). Upon completion of the pilot, Postpartum Support International’s Certification Team will render a final approval decision.

The PSI status of this course does not impact CE approval which is pending.

Agenda

This event is being offered IN PERSON in Hamden, CT at The Connecticut Women’s Consortium

and virtual/live on Zoom.

In-person attendance is limited capacity so register early!