Professional Offerings

Perinatal Trainings for Compassionate Care

Postpartum Health Alliance (PHA) offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced Continuing Education (CE) trainings led by experts in perinatal mental health. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your expertise, our programs help you grow as a provider while making a difference for perinatal families.

Perinatal Mental Health 101: Our Foundational Course

PMH 101 is a 3-hour introductory training for providers and allied professionals—including psychologists, therapists, physicians, midwives, nurses, doulas, and lactation consultants. Participants learn how to recognize and identify PMH conditions and respond appropriately by making referrals to specialists or pursuing further training.

Learning formats:

  • Pre-recorded online course (asynchronous)
  • Live virtual training
  • In-person presentation

CE Credits: 3 CE credits available for purchase.

Legacy Courses

Topics include:

  • The impact of untreated perinatal mental health disorders
  • History and prevalence of PMH conditions
  • Recognizing the difference between “baby blues” and PMH conditions
  • Risk factors for perinatal distress
  • Cultural humility in care
  • Screening tools and recommendations
  • How to assess for perinatal distress
  • Empathetic communication and supportive responses
  • Treatment and crisis referrals and resources

Intermediate and Advanced CE Workshops

PHA offers live, expert-led CE workshops focused on practical, real-world application in perinatal mental health and wellness. Trainings are designed for providers, clinicians, and allied professionals seeking specialized knowledge.

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Continuing Education (CE) Program

PHA is proud to be an official Continuing Education (CE) provider through the California Psychological Association. Our CE opportunities are designed to help you strengthen your skills, stay current in perinatal mental health care, and meet licensure requirements.

CE credits are available for psychologists, Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) licensees, and, in many cases, out-of-state participants—just check with your licensing board for acceptance. As a special benefit, PHA offers about 6 CEs at no additional cost for PHA members, while non-members can access them for a modest fee that varies by course.

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