Continuing Education Training
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are the number one complication associated with childbirth and one of the leading causes of maternal death in this country. With 1 in 5 new and expecting mothers/birthing people experiencing a PMAD and 80% of all cases going undetected and untreated, there is a dire need for more social workers and psychologists to be aware of these conditions. PMADs are distinctive illnesses that occur during pregnancy and postpartum, thus requiring a specific understanding of symptoms, evaluation, screening, resources, and treatment interventions.
We hope that attendees will walk away with the ability to better recognize a new or expecting mother/birthing person who may be struggling with a PMAD and how to connect them to appropriate care.
Who is eligble for CEs hosted by TMC?
Our comprehensive trainings are for New York licensed Social Workers and Psychologists and anyone with a Certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) to learn more about Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). Previous trainings have included topics such as:
- “What Are Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders?”: A deep dive in to the “motherhood” narrative, prevalence of PMADs. risk factors, signs/symptoms, and more with case studies and top resources.
- “The Good Mom/Bad Mom Loop” with Upshur Bren Psychology Group: Identifying “Mom Parts” – the different parts that cycle together around juggling the competing needs of mothers and their children using Internal Family Systems (IFS) concepts.
- “Paternal Mental Health: Supporting Fathers/Partners”: Learning more about how to work with fathers/partners, understanding the challenges, the prevalence of PMADs in fathers/partners, and strategies to engage couples early on in preparation for baby and postpartum.
Paternal Mental Health: Supporting Fathers & Partners
Trainer: Paige Bellenbaum, LCSW, PMH-C
1 in 10 fathers/partners experience a mental health condition in the perinatal period, yet the shame and stigma prevent most from seeking support. While necessary attention is needed to ensure new and expecting mothers/birthing people are receiving appropriate treatment for their PMAD, one of the greatest risk factors for fathers to develop anxiety or depression in the perinatal period is if their partner/spouse is struggling.
Join us on September 18th, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET to learn more about the intersection of fathers/partners and PMADs.
Continuing Education Requirements
Per New York State Board and Postpartum Support International regulations, to receive 2 Continuing Education Credits from The Motherhood Center of New York, you must attend the full 2-hour virtual training. There will be a 10-minute break halfway through the training.
After the training, you must complete a survey feedback form to receive your certificate of completion. Once The Motherhood Center receives your completed feedback survey, you will be emailed a certificate of completion. It is then up to you to submit your certificate of completion to your appropriate New York State Board to receive your credits.
Please review our Refund and Cancellation Policy to learn more about the process in which the training is not fully completed or the feedback form is not received.
If you have any questions, visit our FAQ page or email us at cetraining@themotherhoodcenter.com.
Our Training Facilitator
- https://themotherhoodcenter.com/staff-member/paige-bellenbaum/
Paige Bellenbaum, LCSW, PMH-C
Education and Government Relations Consultant