Product Description

Webinar is free to attend, One continuing education credit (CE) is available for purchase.

Registration is required for all attendees. See the description below or the Additional Information tab for Zoom link &  more information.

OVERVIEW

This presentation will provide a brief overview of the different types of perinatal loss and birth trauma that therapists may encounter in their clinical work. The presenter will also discuss Prolonged Grief and its risk factors in clients who have experienced a perinatal loss. Then a case of a mother whose baby tragically passed in the NICU, “Michele” will be introduced along with her healing journey. The course of treatment will be described, including PGT procedures used and treatment outcomes. Lastly, the presentation will highlight special cultural and ethical considerations among the most at-risk of the perinatal population.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Discuss the unique psychological and relational impacts of perinatal loss
2. Identify risk factors for Prolonged Grief in the perinatal loss population
3. Describe core procedures of Prolonged Grief Treatment, such as imaginal revisiting,g and their use with clients who survived birth trauma and/ or perinatal loss

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Lauren Hunter, LCSW, PMH-C, is a psychotherapist in a private practice located on Long Island, NY, specializing in women who have survived traumatic births and/or perinatal loss. Lauren is the owner of North Star Wellness & Therapy, a media contributor, a guest lecturer at NYU, and social media content creator to destigmatize grief and emotions surrounding birth trauma.
Beyond individual therapy, Lauren presents to audiences of OBGYNs in trauma-informed care for the perinatal population and looks forward to supporting fellow clinicians in further serving the needs of the perinatal loss community through PGT principles.

FREE ADMISSION LINK

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for all attendees. Click here for unique Zoom access link here: https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/webinar/register/2117519229227/WN_jtFGZRj3Qseury8AsxtQ1g

Continuing Education

American Psychological Association

The Center for Prolonged Grief at Columbia School of Social Work is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Center for Prolonged Grief maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Note: Many state boards recognize the APA approval. Please check with your state licensing board.

New York State Education Department

• NYSED Board for Social Work recognizes the Center for Prolonged as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers (#SW‐0727).
• NYSED State Board for Mental Health Practitioners recognizes the Center for Prolonged Grief as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists (#MFT-0080) and licensed mental health counselors (#MHC-0104).

Note: Non-NYS social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors, please check with your state licensing board. Many states have recognized our continuing education programs as we are at a CSWE-accredited institution and part of a regionally accredited university.