Understanding and Identifying Patients
with
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Disorders
A Seminar for Nurses
April 18, 2012
8:30am - 12:00pm
Presented by:
Core Values, LLC
&
Thrive Under 5
Understanding and Identifying Patients with
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Disorders
Having a baby is supposed to be one of the most joyful times in a woman’s life – right? For 9 months, she awaits her child’s arrival with excitement and anticipation. What she may be less prepared for are the vast emotional, physical, and relationship changes that accompany childbirth. While having a baby is a joyous event, it is also a time of tremendous challenge and change. Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Disorders generally occur without warning and can happen to anyone – they do not discriminate.
This course is designed to offer information and knowledge on the spectrum of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Disorders. Participants will acquire skills related to symptom detection, screening tools, as well as explore how and when to implement appropriate patient referrals to mental health professionals.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
Identify at least 3 myths of motherhood that can trigger a postpartum reaction.
Differentiate among the spectrum of Postpartum Depression and Mood Disorders.
Identify and classify the risk factors that can cause a Postpartum Mood and/or Anxiety Disorder.
Administer the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale.
Conduct appropriate patient referrals to mental health professionals.
About the Trainers
Leslie McKeough is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She graduated with a BA in Human Services from Lesley College in 1999 and an MSW from Boston College Graduate School of Social work in 2003. Leslie has been working in the mental health field for the past 12 years. Leslie’s field experience has allowed her to work with adults and adolescents alike suffering from mood disorders (i.e. depression and anxiety), Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, anger issues, school refusal, drug and alcohol abuse, behavioral issues and conduct disorders, and issues with family dynamics and relationships. Leslie has a private practice in Northern Virginia.
Tammy Cayou joined Loudoun Pediatric Associates as a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in August 2006 after relocating from Colorado with her family. She obtained her Bachelor of Nursing degree from Auburn University in 1991. She worked for 10 years in pediatrics as a registered nurse before returning to graduate school to pursue a Master's degree. Her experiences include pediatric ICU, cardiac ICU and pediatric heart transplant and pediatric neurosurgery. Tammy graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center with a Master’s Degree in Nursing and a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate in 2002. Her certification is through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB). She is also currently pursuing certification as a lactation consultant.
Pamela Haefner received her Masters in Social Work from the Catholic University of America and post-graduate training from the Washington Psychoanalytic Foundation with an emphasis on families and children.
Founder of Thrive Under 5, Pamela is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Northern Virginia with over 20 years of professional experience with a focus on enhancing parent-child relationships. She has devoted her career to helping children and families thrive. She understands that this happens when parents and children enjoy strong supportive and nurturing relationships. Her training in social work and psychotherapy along with her years of experience in child welfare, adoptions, and clinical practice compliment her expertise in infancy and early childhood development. Through consultation and parental education, she helps parents better understand themselves and their children.
Seminar Schedule
8:00-8:30 Check-in and refreshments
Program hours are from 8:30am to 12:00pm
(Participants must be present for the entire program to be awarded continuing education credits.)
Continuing Education Credits
This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Virginia Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
3 contact hours have been approved.
For More Information and To Register Contact:
Leslie McKeough
19441 Golf Vista Plaza, Suite 110
Lansdowne, VA 20176
703.909.9877
Leslie@corevalu.com
Training Cost: $89 (including light refreshments)
Location: Glenfiddich Stables
206 Wirt Street, NW
Leesburg, VA 20176
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