Perinatal Mental Health in Practice: Foundational Skills for Clinicians
<Live on Zoom>
This 3-hour introductory workshop on perinatal mental health is designed for clinicians seeking foundational knowledge in the identification, assessment, and support of individuals during trying to conceive, pregnancy and the postpartum period. Participants will explore common perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including screening and assessment approaches, key diagnostic considerations, and appropriate levels of care and referral pathways. The training will also highlight essential local and national resources to support clients across the perinatal continuum. A strong emphasis will be placed on cultural competency and social justice, with attention to disparities in maternal mental health outcomes, systemic barriers to care, and strategies for culturally responsive practice. Through a blend of lecture, case examples, and reflective discussion, participants will deepen their understanding of how to provide equitable, informed, and accessible care to diverse birthing individuals and families. This workshop is appropriate for mental health professionals at all levels of experience seeking to build confidence in perinatal clinical work.
Our Presenter: Carrie Stone, LMHC
Carrie Stone, LMHC is a long-time MaMHCA member and Licensed Mental Health Counselor She has been the Chief Clinical Officer of Elevate Counseling with over 5 years of leadership experience in outpatient mental health. Carrie specializes in perinatal and women’s mental health, with advanced certification in perinatal mental health (PMH-C) and has been recognized for expertise in program development, clinical supervision, and clinician training. Carrie provides frequent consultation on perinatal cases to multidisciplinary clinicians and organizations and is an experienced speaker and educator focused on perinatal mental health, grief and leadership development.
3 CEUs: September 12th, 2026 from 9am-12pm*
*Please allow 15-20 minutes at the end of the session to complete your CE evaluation.
Members: $110
Members, Retired or Not-yet-Licensed: $90
Non-members: $150
NOTE: All links for handouts and Zoom are sent a few days prior to the event. Please test them when you get them. Thank you.
Note: This workshop meets the License Renewal requirement for the Once-in-a-Career Mandated Reporting training. If you have attended this or a different Mandated Reporting workshop in the past, you have met the requirement. It's always a good idea to have a refresher once in a while.
