Bringing Postpartum Depression Disorders out of the Dark (2 CEs)

Friday, February 7, 2025
12 pm – 2 pm EST
$39

A two-hour presentation to understand more about Postpartum Depression and how to support those affected.

This presentation covers the prevalence of Postpartum Mood Disorders (PPMDs), key symptoms, and assessment tools for various mental health concerns, including relationship satisfaction. It will explore the unique needs of diverse populations, disparities in care, and available treatment options. Additionally, participants will learn how to discuss depression and anxiety with postpartum mothers and their families. All mental health and early childhood professionals and curious mothers and fathers from across the U.S. and beyond are invited to attend.

Objectives:

• Participants will understand risk factors for PMDs, how to talk with women and their family members about PMDs and the impact of PMDs on the family and newborn and treatment modalities.
• Participants should be able to recognize PMDs and make recommendations for treatments in an empathetic and encouraging manner.
• Participants will emphasize to new moms or dads dealing with PMDs the following:
• Persons with PMDs are not alone, that other parents of newborns experience this, connection and support help.
• Persons with PMDs are not to blame, it is not something they caused nor is it a reflection of your ability as a mother or father.
• Persons with PMDs with help will get better, all symptoms are treatable, it is a sign of strength to reach out, and it will get easier.

2 CEs for LCSW, LHMC, LMFT, and CMSW through Florida CEBrokers

Presenter:
Jeanie DeLa, LMHC
Jeanie received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. She earned her master’s degree from Texas A&M University in 1984, where she majored in counseling. Jeanie has worked with a variety of populations since completing her degrees, including those suffering from substance abuse addiction, eating disorders, and traumatic brain injuries. However, she found her calling when she began working with pregnant women and families with newborns and young children. She received the Healthy Start Mission Award in 2013 for her work with pregnant and nursing mothers and received a Teaming Up for Change Award from the Florida Department of Children and Families the following year. Jeanie is also expertly trained in the following areas: childbirth education, lactation counseling, Fussy Baby Network, Love’s Cradle relationship enhancement facilitation, Circle of Security parenting, Traumatic Incident Reduction Therapy, and Group Peer Support (GPS). Jeanie serves as a trainer and facilitator for the Mothers and Babies post-partum depression prevention program. Jeanie is also trained in the Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health & Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (DC: 0-5).