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 continuing education trainings are open to anyone interested in learning more about Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). To receive credits, we are currently licensed to award CEs only to New York state-licensed social workers and Psychologists, and to anyone with a Certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). Previous trainings have included topics such as:
- “What Are Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders?”: A deep dive into the “motherhood” narrative, prevalence of PMADs, risk factors, signs/symptoms, and more with case studies and top resources.
- “Caring for Pregnancy Loss: Supporting Families Through Grief”: This training offers practical tools, language, and clinical insight to support birthing people and families through pregnancy loss, from first contact through follow-up care and referral.
- “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 the baby and postpartum.
The Intersection of Breastfeeding and Maternal Mental Health: Guidance for Clinicians
Trainer: Sarah Rieber DNP, PMHNP-BC, WHNP-C, IBCLC, PMH-C
Breastfeeding is often described as “natural,” but for many mothers and birthing people, it can also be one of the most emotionally complex and physically demanding parts of the postpartum period. In this continuing education seminar, participants will learn how breastfeeding challenges, confidence, and expectations can influence, and be influenced by, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). Topics include common barriers to breastfeeding, dysphoric milk ejection reflex (DMER), the role of the birth experience, the emotional impact of feeding choices, and strategies for supporting patients as they navigate feeding decisions with compassion and confidence.
Join us on January 20th, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET to gain practical tools to help patients identify feeding-related stress, validate their experiences, and connect with appropriate lactation and mental health support.
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 February 12th, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET to learn more about the intersection of fathers/partners and PMADs.
Caring for Pregnancy Loss: Supporting Families Through Grief
Trainer: Leah Gooen, LCSW
This 2-hour training offers a comprehensive and compassionate overview of how to support birthing people and their families through pregnancy loss. Miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal loss are all too common—impacting up to 1 in 4 pregnancies. Despite its frequency, pregnancy loss is often invisible and disenfranchised, leaving families without the support they need.
Join us on March 12th, at 3:00 PM ET to gain the tools, language, and clinical insight to better support patients navigating pregnancy loss.
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 Facilitators
- https://themotherhoodcenter.com/staff-member/leah-gooen-lcsw-2/
Leah Gooen, LCSW
Associate Director of Admissions, Perinatal Therapist
- https://themotherhoodcenter.com/staff-member/paige-bellenbaum/
Paige Bellenbaum, LCSW, PMH-C
Education and Government Relations Consultant
- https://themotherhoodcenter.com/staff-member/sarah-rieber-dnp-pmhnp-bc-whnp-c-ibclc-pmh-c/
Sarah Rieber DNP, PMHNP-BC, WHNP-C, IBCLC, PMH-C
Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant