Do you work with clients who are struggling with the transition to motherhood? Unsure how to effectively address common, yet historically taboo, postpartum issues such as intrusive thoughts, mom guilt, anxiety, rage, and burnout? Join Caitlin Slavens and Chelsea Bodie, Registered Psychologists, authors, moms, and co-founders of the widely popular @MamaPsychologists Instagram page for this 3-hour training! 

• Recognize the warning signs of Postpartum Depression (PPD) and other key indicators that a mother needs support. 
• Utilize CBT, somatic, and emotion-focused interventions to help clients explore and navigate intrusive thoughts, anxiety, burnout, and rage in a shame-free way. 
• Evaluate whether a postpartum client’s symptoms require a referral to a higher level of care. 
• Explore tools that you can add to your therapeutic toolbox when working with moms  
• And so much more! 

Outline:

Anxiety in Motherhood: Exploring Intrusive Thoughts, Rumination, and Guilt

• The many faces of postpartum anxiety
• What to look and listen for with new moms
• What makes a thought intrusive, and why do they happen?
• When intrusive thoughts become a medical emergency
• Common triggers

Understanding Burnout, Anger, and Rage in Motherhood

• Key indicators of burnout
• Prevalence and presentation of burnout in motherhood
• Rage as a sign of unmet needs
• Common sources of rage

Clinical Interventions for the Postpartum Mother

• Understanding the nuances of treating mothers who are exhausted and symptomatic.
• CBT, somatic, and emotion-focused interventions
• 13+ tangible coping strategies she can use right away.
• The role of medications in treating symptoms of postpartum anxiety and depression.
• How to assess for and refer to a higher level of care
• Limitations of the research and potential risks

Those viewing the recorded webinar will still be eligible for continuing education credits. Earn 3 Continuing Education (CE) credits from the Canadian Psychological Association for attending this event.

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