Perinatal Counselor Training, Consultation, and Supervision

Perinatal Training

The Nona Perinatal Counselor Training is a three-part training. Each Part is 4 hours and consists of:

  1. An overview of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs)

  2. The etiology of PMADs in which we will explore the intersection of social, cultural, physiological, and emotional considerations related to the experience of PMADs.

  3. Evidence-based treatment modalities as well as other therapeutic interventions will be covered as well as the partner’s role in successful treatment and taking medication while breastfeeding.

Consultation

Erica provides Professional Consultation for therapists working with individuals experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

  • 30 minute individual consultation $50

  • 1 hour individual consultation $100/hr

Contact Erica for more information or to schedule your consultation.

Supervision

Are you interested in specializing in the perinatal population? Contact Erica for information about supervision.

Perinatal Counselor Training Part One

Part One: Overview

Define PMADs, differential diagnosis, screening, and assessment

  • DSM diagnostic criteria

  • Risk factors

  • Dispel common myths about PMADs and those who experience them

  • The importance of building trust and rapport

  • Risks of not screening

  • Barriers to treatment

  • Presentation of parent with a PMAD

Course Objectives:

  • Define and differentiate between baby blues; postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, and postpartum psychosis.

  • Explain common symptoms and client presentation of PMADs

  • Utilize appropriate formal and informal screening and assessment tools for PMADs

  • Explain common myths about PMADs that interfere with providing and seeking treatment.

  • Apply initial psycho-therapeutic interventions to increase the likelihood of continued treatment

Perinatal Counselor Training Part Two

Part Two: Etiology

  • PMADs in Social/Cultural contexts

  • Physiology of PMADs

  • Themes of PMADs including

  • perinatal loss

  • mental health history

  • identity

  • unmet expectations

  • Relationships

  • Role transitions

Course Objectives:

  • Explain how hormonal fluctuation, sleep deprivation, breastfeeding, pregnancy, and birth experiences affect PMAD risk and experience

  • Understand the psychology of new and subsequent parenthood and how this intersects with PMADs.

  • Explain how social support, relationships, and cultural expectations of parenthood impact PMAD risk and experience.

  • Recognize the nuances of how parents present with PMADs through case study and discussion.

Perinatal Counselor Training Part Three

Part Three: Treatment of PMADs

  • Evidence-based interventions

    • Mindfulness and CBT interventions

  • Common therapeutic interventions

  • Partner’s role in treatment

  • Medication decisions

  • Medications while breastfeeding

Course Objectives:

  • Forthcoming

Contact Erica.

Erica Kroll, LPC

nonabirth@gmail.com

Columbia, Mo.