Maternal Mental Health: Innovative Treatment of Postpartum Depression and PTSD

Eligible Participants: This course is intended for Behavioral Health and Healthcare Providers including Psychologists, Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Graduate Students and others who support maternal and family health and well-being.

Date/Time: Friday, June 27, 2025; 10 am - Noon

Method: Live Instruction via Zoom (Link will be provided prior to training)

Cost: $35 per person

Refund Policy: Please submit requests for cancellations to continuing-education@cgrc.org. Please alllow 5 – 10 days for the refund to return to your payment method.

• Full Refund if provider cancels the course
• Full Refund: Cancellation more than 7 days prior to course date
• No Refund: Cancellation 7 days or less prior to course date 

CE Credits: Eligible participants will receive 2 APA, NBCC, PA SW/LPC/MFT, and/or ACT 48 Credits upon completion of course requirements.

Child Guidance Resource Centers (CGRC) is approved by the American Psychological Association, National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc., the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors, and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (ACT 48 and PQAS) to award continuing education credits to eligible participants.

Description: This course is designed to help behavioral health clinicians and medical care providers recognize, differentiate, and effectively treat postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—two distinct conditions that may affect mothers during the perinatal period.

Untreated, these conditions can significantly impact maternal health and the well-being of children and families. Attention will be given to risk factors such as birth trauma, prior mental health history, systemic barriers to care, and the impact of underdiagnosis—especially among marginalized populations.

This course will explore the psychological, biological, and social causes of PPD and postpartum PTSD, compare their core symptoms and clinical presentations, and examine evidence-based treatment options for both. Participants will leave the course with a deeper understanding of postpartum mental health, screening tools, and practical strategies for offering trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.

Course Format: This 2-hour course will be held on-line via Zoom and will include a PowerPoint Presentation and discussion of case examples to apply concepts to real-life situations.

Course Objectives: This course is intended to enable participants to:

1. Differentiate between postpartum depression and postpartum PTSD, including their causes, symptom profiles, and clinical implications.
2. Describe at least 5 negative effects of untreated Postpartum depression and PTSD on parents, children, and families.
3. Identify risk factors that contribute to the development of both conditions, including birth trauma and psychosocial stressors.
4. Apply trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches to screen and treat each condition with cultural sensitivity.

Terms

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1. The information provided during registration may be used for the following:

• Provide Zoom link and course material
• Process Continuing Education Credits if applicable
• Provide information regarding upcoming CGRC Professional Development Center events

2. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon completion of the course, post-test (80% minimum score) and satisfaction survey.

3. Certificates will be distributed within 30 days of the course date.

4. Record of Attendance and Completion will be maintained for7 years.