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ForwardCognitive Behavioral Therapy Approaches for Perinatal Mental Health and Wellbeing (Community Behavioral Health)
This course will focus on the application of cognitive behavioral interventions to support mental health and well-being among individuals across pregnancy and the postpartum (i.e., the perinatal period). An understanding of common mental health conditions, risk factors, and effective psychotherapy treatments available is important for any providers serving perinatal individuals. This course will provide a comprehensive review of the literature on effective psychotherapy interventions for perinatal mental health, with a focus on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based approaches. Focused material will also be presented regarding clinical considerations for the application of CBT in the perinatal period for common conditions, such as anxiety and depression, as well as for trauma and insomnia. Considerations for addressing substance use disorders in the perinatal period will also be covered. The course will overview topics such as critical gaps in treatment, novel delivery approaches to address treatment gaps, and important national resources relevant to perinatal mental health.
Course materials are available beginning January 13, 2025, and all coursework must be completed by June 2, 2025.
Q&A with Faculty
Date of Q&A | Time of Q&A | Faculty Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2/19/2025 | 12pm EST | Jennifer Burbridge, PhD |
| 3/19/2025 | 11-12pm EST | Rachel Millstein, PhD |
| 4/28/2025 | 2pm EST | Rachel Vanderkruik, PhD, MSc |
Target Audience
This program is intended for:
- Physicians
- Physician Assistant
- Social workers
- Psychologists
- Nurse practitioners
- Nurses
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, MGH Institute of Health Professions is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
13.0 Physicians
MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
13.0 Physician Associates/Assistants
AAPA Credit Designation Statement – Live
MGH Institute of Health Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 13.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
AAPA Credit Designation Statement – Enduring Materials
MGH Institute of Health Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 13.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until {Expiration Date). PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
13.0 Nursing
MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 13.0 contact hours for nurses. The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME and ANCC.
13.0 Psychologists:
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 13.0 CE credit.
13.0 Social Workers
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, MGH Institute of Health Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. MGH Institute of Health Professions maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 13.0 clock hours for continuing education credits.
13.0 IPCE Credit
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 13.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- To discuss risk factors for, and prevalence of, mental health concerns in the perinatal period.
- To describe the research on evidence-based interventions for the perinatal period (CBT) and key clinical considerations for applying these approaches in the perinatal period.
- To describe how to apply CBT skills in the context of anxiety disorders in pregnancy and postpartum.
- To describe how to apply CBT skills in the context of depression in pregnancy and postpartum.
- To identify strategies for incorporating mindfulness into therapy to promote perinatal mental health.
- To discuss considerations for assessing and addressing trauma in the context of perinatal mental health.
- To discuss how to engage partners and diverse communities in CBT interventions for perinatal mental health.
- To discuss important treatment considerations for managing substance use in the perinatal period.
- To identify strategies for addressing sleep disorders in pregnancy or postpartum.
*Will provide individual learning objectives per lecture.
Program Agenda
Participants must complete each week sequentially and while completing all components of each week to receive credit, including:
- Video Lecture (with slides)
- Discussion Board
- Quiz Assessment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approaches for Perinatal Mental Health and Wellbeing
Course Opens: January 13, 2025
Module 1 – January 13, 2025:
Overview of Perinatal Mental Health, Relevant CBT Research, & Key Clinical Considerations
Rachel Vanderkruik, PhD, MSc
Module 2 – January 27, 2025:
CBT for Perinatal Anxiety Disorders
Jennifer Burbridge, PhD
Module 3 – March 10, 2025:
CBT for Perinatal Depression
Christina Psaros, PhD
Module 4 – March 24, 2025:
Mindfulness-Based Approaches for Perinatal Mental Health
Christina Luberto, PhD; Rachel Millstein, PhD
Module 5 – April 7, 2025:
CBT for Trauma Concerns in Perinatal Period
Elizabeth Waldron, PhD
Module 6 – April 21, 2025:
Considerations for Diverse Communities & Engaging Partners in CBT
Janelle Peifer, PhD, LCP
Module 7 – May 5, 2025:
Psychotherapy Considerations for Perinatal Women with Substance Use Disorders
Edwin Raffi, MD, MPH
Module 8 – May 19, 2025:
CBT for Insomnia in Perinatal Period
Natalie Solomon, PsyD, DBSM
Course Director & Speaker:
Rachel C. Vanderkruik, PhD, MSc
Speakers:
Jennifer Burbridge, PhD
Christina Luberto, PhD
Rachel Millstein, PhD
Janelle Peifer, PhD, LCP
Christina Psaros, PhD
Edwin Raffi, MD, MPH
Natalie Solomon, PsyD, DBSM
Elizabeth Waldron, PhD
Available Credit
- 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. McLean Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
McLean Hospital designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 13.00 Nursing Contact Hours
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 13, sections 13, 14, 14A, 15 and 15D and Chapter 112, sections 74 through 81C authorize the Board of Registration in Nursing to regulate nursing practice and education.
This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR 5.00) for 13.00 contact hours of nursing continuing education credit. Advance practice nurses, please note: Educational activities which meet the requirements of the ACCME (such as this activity) count towards 50% of the nursing requirement for ANCC accreditation.
- 13.00 Social Workers
The Collaborative of NASW, Boston College, and Simmons College Schools of Social Work authorizes social work continuing education credits for courses, workshops, and educational programs that meet the criteria outlined in 258 CMR of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers
This program has been approved for 13.00 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. Collaborative of NASW and the Boston College and Simmons Schools of Social Work Authorization Number
- 13.00 Participation
This course allows other providers to claim a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of this course.
Participation Certificates will specify the title, location, type of activity, date of activity, and number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ associated with the activity. Providers should check with their regulatory agencies to determine ways in which AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may or may not fulfill continuing education requirements. Providers should also consider saving copies of brochures, agenda, and other supporting documents.
- 13.00 Psychologists CE Credit
The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
This offering meets the criteria for 13.00 Continuing Education (CE) credits per presentation for psychologists.