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PMH 101: A Guide to Understanding Perinatal Mental Health, course # 0000, is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to be offered by Social Work World as an individual course. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE course approval period: 12/04/2026 – 12/04/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 3 general continuing education credits.
Building Beyond Therapy Presents:
PMH 101: A Guide to Understanding Perinatal Mental Health
Date: January 1, 2027 from 9am-12:15pm
Location: Hyatt Regency Washington, DC or Distance Learning (Zoom) options available
3 general CE credits available
This course is designed to provide clinicians (social workers & counselors) with an introduction to Perinatal Mental Health conditions in order to best support birthing individuals and their families. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
Course Objectives:
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Identify and define the various Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
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Recognize the prevalence, risk factors and impact of Perinatal Mental Health conditions on birthing individuals and families
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Identify screening guidelines and tools for Perinatal Mental Health conditions
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Explore best practices for professionals and resources for support
About the facilitator:
Kristen Brooks, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW, PMH-C is the Founder and CEO of Building Beyond Therapy Inc. With over a decade of social work experience, Kristen's passion lies in helping young women and mothers realize their true importance and potential. Kristen holds a Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International (PSI) and has completed specialized trainings in Postpartum Mood Disorders with an emphasis on trauma and pregnancy and infant loss. She has also completed Level 1 training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy. Read Kristen's full bio here.
Click HERE for the workshop agenda
Investment: $70
Registration closes December 20, 2026 by 11:59pm. Please contact 240-681-9721 if you have any questions, concerns or grievances about this course.
If attending the distance learning version of this course, it is a live webinar taking place on Zoom, and is fully interactive. Attendees may participate and ask questions throughout the presentation and are encouraged to participate in facilitator led discussions.
System requirements (for the live, webinar only):
Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher • Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher • Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible.
To request ADA accommodations, please email info@buildingbeyondtherapy.com at least one week prior to the workshop. Late request may not be accommodated.
Attendees must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to receive CE credits. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.
Cancellations must be received no later than 48 hours before the workshop. Refunds will not be offered for this workshop, however, a credit for future attendance will be granted.