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Not Just the Baby Blues: A trauma-informed Approach to Perinatal Mental Health (3 CE, In-Person, 7/31/26)

from $62.10

Abundant Hope Therapy is pleased to offer: Not Just the Baby Blues: A trauma-informed Approach to Perinatal Mental Health

Perinatal mental health concerns are among the most common complications of pregnancy and the postpartum period, yet they remain significantly under-recognized and under-treated. This interactive lecture training, It’s Not Just the Baby Blues, challenges the widespread minimization of maternal emotional distress and highlights the critical need for a deeper, trauma-informed understanding of perinatal mental health.

Participants will explore the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), moving beyond the colloquial “baby blues” to examine more complex and impactful clinical presentations. The training emphasizes how traumatic stressors intersect with the perinatal experience, influencing risk, symptom expression, and barriers to care. By the end of this training, participants will be better equipped to recognize the realities of perinatal mental health, advocate for more inclusive and responsive care, and support families with greater confidence.

This is a live, in-person training happening on 7/31/25 from 9a-12:15pm.

The presenter will utilize lectures, discussions, and exercises to support the learning objectives and facilitate learning.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify a spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), including key diagnostic features that differentiate them from typical “baby blues.”

  • Understand the role that mental health history, trauma and other toxic stressors plays in the development and presentation of perinatal mental health concerns.

  • Apply trauma-informed counseling principles to the assessment and treatment of clients in the perinatal period.

  • Recognize systemic, cultural, and societal barriers that contribute to the under-diagnosis and under treatment of maternal mental health concerns.

Cost:

  • $80 early bird rate (before 6/15/26)

  • $90 regular rate (after 6/15/26)

  • $60 for students/pre-licensed

  • Email for group rates for 3+ people

  • 3.5% fee will be reflected in total price below

Registration:

Abundant Hope Therapy is pleased to offer: Not Just the Baby Blues: A trauma-informed Approach to Perinatal Mental Health

Perinatal mental health concerns are among the most common complications of pregnancy and the postpartum period, yet they remain significantly under-recognized and under-treated. This interactive lecture training, It’s Not Just the Baby Blues, challenges the widespread minimization of maternal emotional distress and highlights the critical need for a deeper, trauma-informed understanding of perinatal mental health.

Participants will explore the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), moving beyond the colloquial “baby blues” to examine more complex and impactful clinical presentations. The training emphasizes how traumatic stressors intersect with the perinatal experience, influencing risk, symptom expression, and barriers to care. By the end of this training, participants will be better equipped to recognize the realities of perinatal mental health, advocate for more inclusive and responsive care, and support families with greater confidence.

This is a live, in-person training happening on 7/31/25 from 9a-12:15pm.

The presenter will utilize lectures, discussions, and exercises to support the learning objectives and facilitate learning.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify a spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), including key diagnostic features that differentiate them from typical “baby blues.”

  • Understand the role that mental health history, trauma and other toxic stressors plays in the development and presentation of perinatal mental health concerns.

  • Apply trauma-informed counseling principles to the assessment and treatment of clients in the perinatal period.

  • Recognize systemic, cultural, and societal barriers that contribute to the under-diagnosis and under treatment of maternal mental health concerns.

Cost:

  • $80 early bird rate (before 6/15/26)

  • $90 regular rate (after 6/15/26)

  • $60 for students/pre-licensed

  • Email for group rates for 3+ people

  • 3.5% fee will be reflected in total price below

Location: Location: Honey Rock Books and Café (upstairs): 122 N Water Ave, Gallatin, TN 37066

CE Credit Available:  3 CE hrs via NBCC. Abundant Hope Therapy has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7477. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Abundant Hope Therapy is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

About the Presenter: Alexine is passionate about supporting clients through complex trauma and the many twists and turns of the perinatal journey—from pre-conception through those sleep-deprived early parenting years. With certifications in EMDR and perinatal mental health, she brings an evidence-based, culturally humble, and open and affirming approach; walking alongside clients as they process complex trauma, grieve through loss or unexpected challenges and the numerous surprises of the perinatal period. Alexine is always honored to make space for any anxious inner children ready to be seen and heard when present challenges stir up old, but still familiar, hurts. Beyond her clinical work, she loves fostering learning and professional growth, making training fun, engaging, and often with more information than anyone asked for! As an Approved Clinical Supervisor, she comes from the framework of trauma-informed reflective supervision focused on professional growth, ethical practice, and counselor wellness.

Materials: All registered participants will receive the seminar materials approximately 3 days before the training.

Refund Policy: Full refunds will be  available 1 week before the event. After that time, refunds will be given in terms of a credit for a future training held by Abundant Hope Therapy

If you need any special accommodations or have additional questions, please contact Katie Casey @ katie@abundanthopetherapy.com or 615-905-6755