Maternal Mental Health Peer and Social Support Training

FULL DAY Peer Support Training occurring on Saturday, September 28th from 9:00am-5:00 pm EST. In-person location: 2800 Eisenhower Avenue Suite 220 Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Registration here: bit.ly/3Mn89MG Topics include: *Overview of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders *Treatment options and intervention strategies *Roles and responsibilities of social support volunteers *Launching and leading peer support groups *Role-playing scenarios and difficult situations The curriculum includes an overview and information about postpartum depression and related perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), including how to distinguish between the baby blues and PMADs; the definition, value, and types of social support. The interactive part of training will discuss how to handle difficult situations and role-playing common issues and support group scenarios that arise when supporting women experiencing PMADs. This portion of training provides sufficient time for interaction, role-playing, discussion, and feedback. Register here https://postpartumva.org/events/peer-support-training-alexandria/