Led by experts in the field of perinatal mental health
The Perinatal Mental Health Conference
live november 5-7 2025 | EARLY BIRD RATES ENDS SEPTEMBER 15TH
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Supporting those in the perinatal period.
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Join us to gain essential tools and knowledge, and learn inclusive approaches to enhance care for families during this crucial life phase. Together, let's advance perinatal wellness.
Where we empower health providers with the latest insights in perinatal mental health.
bringing you leading experts in the field of perinatal mental health
Comments from last years' attendees
I appreciate the option to have access for months. I am enjoying watching through the content on my own and having that flexibility! The speakers and topics presented are incredibly helpful. As a maternal mental health therapist I am finding such helpful information and a broader sense of community within this speciality.
Such thoughtful content shared in the conference
Although I have been a mental health therapist for seven years, I am new to the field of perinatal mental health and I am a new mother. There was an abundance of information that I can apply to my personal life and my clinical work with clients. I also found the experiential session to be very grounding and beneficial.
I appreciated the diversity of presenters & speakers
I'm so grateful I got to attend. As a social worker I really appreciated the sensitivity to systemic factors impacting perinatal care. This conference inspired me to keep learning and growing in this area of expertise. I've already shared so much of what I learned with clients this week!
The information and topics included were AMAZING
There was so much to choose from, and such variety also. I learned so much, and also felt so validated in what I already know about perinatal mental health. I took away lots of new information and tools to use with my clients. I also found a lot of value in the sensitively wired families presentation as well as the birth trauma one.
I found great value in all seminars & presentations
The hour sessions felt like the perfect amount of time to take in so much new information, without loosing attention. I LOVED the variety of speakers and the different perspectives that was brought.
I really appreciate the time length of each presentation
I was so impressed by the diversity of topics discussed and the sheer volume of sessions, mini sessions, interviews, etc.
There was information for every area of perinatal care
our hOSTS HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN:
We can all work together to make a meaningful difference for families.
Join us to gain essential tools and knowledge, and learn inclusive approaches to enhance care for families during this crucial life phase. Together, let's advance perinatal wellness.
During the perinatal period, parents usually have higher provider contact due to multiple appointments, and they also have an increased vulnerability to all mental health challenges. And so, the perinatal period is an opportune time for professionals to provide necessary support.
We believe that any professional who connects with families during this time should have additional training because what parents go through during their perinatal journey is unlike any other stage in life.
We share the responsibility to understand the unique and nuanced mental health challenges that arise during this stage of life.
You play a crucial role in your clients wellness, and have the opportunity to have a profound impact for years to come.
Sociologist, Consultant, Educator, and Founder of Remasculine
Dr Brendan Kwiatkowski-Hartmann
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Vanessa & Xander Marin
Clinical Psychologist, PhD, Master of Public Health
Dr. Jessica Zucker
www.gabriellegriffith.com
(she/her)
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Registered Psychotherapist
Alison Chisholm
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Counselor & more
KerriAnne Sejour
Registered Social Worker, CANADIAN Certified Counsellor & MORE
Rita Green
(she/her)
(She/Her)
(She/Her)
Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PMHC
Kate Kincaid
Registered Social Worker, PMHC, Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
Amber Sperling
Registered Social Worker, PhD Candidate
Olivia Scobie
(she/her)
(She/Her)
(She/Her)
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Dr. Danielle Alexander
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Autumn Fowler
Clinical Psychologist, PMHC, Certified Lactation Educator Specialist
Suzanne Mungalez
(she/they)
(She/Her)
(She/Her)
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Postpartum Doula
sam Welsh
Master of Advanced Studies in Infant-Family Practice, Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator
Michelle Charriere
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Founder & Executive Director of Cactus In Bloom
ebony Williams
(she/Her)
(She/Her)
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Registered Clinical Counsellors, PMHC, Co-Founders of Illuminate Counselling
Alexandra Stewart & Ruth Skutezky
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Kailynn Klepfer
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Justin Brass
(He/Him)
(She/Her)
(She/Her)
Registered Psychotherapist, Spiritual Director, Yoga Teacher
Briar Culbert
Practice Owner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist
Marissa Gray
Registered Provisional Psychologist, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
Melissa Kaur Hanson
(she/Her)
(She/Her)
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Registered Psychotherapist, PMHC, Certified Compassionate Bereavement Care Provider & MORE
Avril Ferguson
Registered Pharmacist, Reproductive & Fertility Care Specialty Pharmacist
Anita Gill
Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Sex Therapist and Certified Sexologist
Taylor McConnachie
(she/Her)
(She/Her)
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Owner Of Present Moment Counseling Services & more
Stacy McCann
Registered Social Worker
John Shearer
Canadian Certified Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor
Hilary Evans
(she/Her)
(He/Him)
(She/Her)
Registered Psychologist, Co-Founder of Matrescence, Perinatal Training and Supervision Specialist
Christina Bond
Canadian Certified Counsellor, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
Jeevan Atwal
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PMHC, Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Lisa Greenstein
(she/Her)
(She/Her)
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Registered Clinical Counsellor
Courtney Sedlak
Canadian Certified Counsellor, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
Jessica Cowan Royle
Coach, Author, Doula
Jessie Harrold
(she/Her)
(She/Her)
(She/Her)
Doctor of Psychology, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice Founder
Bridget Jones
Registered Social Worker, Founder and Clinic Director of Toronto Therapy Practice
Mila Arsenijevic
Registered Psychotherapist
Vania Sukola
(she/Her)
(She/Her)
(She/Her)
Ontario Certified Teacher, Patient and Community Engagement Researcher, Co-Founders of Hyperemesis Gravidarum Canada
Julia Russell & Maria Castrellon
Doctor of Social Work, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Master of Theological Studies
Dr. Julie Franks
Registered Social Worker
Kaitlin Wolfe
(she/Her)
(She/Her)
(She/Her)
Registered Social Worker, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
Stephanie Borgen
Licensed Professional Counselor, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Co-Founder of Nurture19
Erica Rose Cummings
Mental Health Advocate, Speaker, Podcast Host
Amanda Gurman
(she/Her)
(She/Her)
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Registered Clinical Counsellor, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
Ella Moynihan
Master of Human Kinetics, Professional Kinesiologist
Jessie Mundell
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Martina Nova
(she/Her)
(She/Her)
(She/Her)
Registered Nurse, PMHC, Founder of HER: the motherhood shift
Kristina Soetaert
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and PMHC
Gabriella Bores
Licensed Mental Health Counselors & CO-CREATORS
Casandra Musumeci & Andrea Rockefeller
(she/Her)
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Psychotherapist, Yoga Teacher, Birth Keeper
Paige DiChiara
Certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician, Chartered Professional Accountant
Nancy Di Nuzzo
(she/Her)
(She/Her)
Clinical Psychologist, PhD
Venus Mahmoodi
(She/Her)
Registered Psychologist, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
Samantha Copithorne
Founders of MamaPsychologists, Registered Psychologists
Caitlin Slavens & Chelsea Bodie
(she/Her)
(She/Her)
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Leading educators and experts in perinatal mental health
explore our FEATURED speakers & presentations
Naturopathic Doctors
Acupuncturists
Dieticians
Nutritionists
Community Health Workers
Physicians including Obstetricians and Pediatricians
Pelvic Floor and Women’s Health Physiotherapists
Perinatal Massage Therapists
Health and Wellness Educators
Perinatal Pilates and Yoga Instructors
Pregnancy and Postpartum Group Leaders
Therapists and Counselors
Psychologists
Social Workers
Psychiatrists
Midwives
Nurses
Doulas
Lactation Consultants
Sleep Consultants
Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctors and Practitioners
Reproductive Wellness Practitioners
This is designed for various professionals, including:
Who Is This For?
ENHANCE YOUR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CREDENTIALS
Build Valuable Connections
Deepen Your Expertise
Explore Holistic Approaches:
Flexible Learning Options:
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Mental Health Content
We emphasize inclusive practices by addressing the unique needs of diverse populations and promoting equitable care. We'll also be exploring non-traditional modalities, and hosting hyper-focused conversations around less–discussed (but equally important) topics and themes.
- Perinatal Mental Health Fundamentals
- Innovative Approaches and Tools
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Self-Care for Providers
- Creating Safe and Inclusive Practices
- Supporting BIPOC in the Perinatal Period
- Caring for Adoptive Families
- LGBTQ+ Families in the Perinatal Period
- Diverse Relationship Structures in The Perinatal Period
- Ethical Content Creation and Ethical Social Media
- Community Building and Support
- Support Systems for Fathers and Non-Birthing Partners
- Integrative and Holistic Approaches
- Exploring Psychedelic-Assisted Support
- Mindfulness, Meditation, and Mind-Body Practices
Ensuring a strong foundation and extended competency in perinatal mental health support.
topics range FROM the FUNDAMENTALS TO THE NUANCES IN PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH
Kate Borsato (left) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in British Columbia, Founder of The Perinatal Collective, holds a masters in counselling psychology, as well as the Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C). Melissa Medjuck (right) is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in British Columbia, a certified birth and postpartum doula (CD(DONA)), holds a masters in social work, and was a former adjunct professor with the School of Social Work at the University of British Columbia.
Their vision is to create a mental health hub for the perinatal world, including both parents and professionals, that's honest, relatable, accessible, and truly helpful.
About The Hosts
THE LEADERSHIP DUO
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Passionate about perinatal mental health and interested in sharing your expertise with our audience? We invite you to apply to be a speaker at our conference below. We are accepting applications for seminars, mini-sessions and workshops.
We are committed to bringing you leading experts in the field of perinatal mental health.
Speakers will include top researchers, experienced practitioners, and innovative thought leaders
For those who want more flexibility and time to access the presentations, the Extended Access Pass offers 6 months of access to all conference content. This pass includes the same access to live events and presentations as the Daily Access Pass but extends your ability to revisit and review all presentations, Seminars, Interviews and Mini-Sessions at your convenience for half a year. This is ideal for attendees who wish to dive deeper into the material and refer back to it as needed, or those who would rather learn the material at their own pace.
Our Daily Access Pass grants you 24-hour access to each day's content. This pass allows you to experience all the live Presentations and Live Workshops, as well as access multiple Expert Seminars, Interviews and Mini-Sessions through your conference library, for a full day from the time they are released. This pass is perfect for attendees who prefer to engage with the content on a daily basis and make the most of each day's offerings.
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$287 USD
Extended Access Pass
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Early Bird | $117
$147 USD
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Frequently Asked Questions
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS before registering?
We cover a wide range of topics, including the latest in perinatal mental health practices, innovative treatment options, cultural competence, professional development, and strategies for enhancing patient care. Sessions are designed to be comprehensive and relevant to all perinatal health providers.
Yes, our conference is committed to inclusivity and offers sessions that specifically address the unique challenges faced by underrepresented groups in perinatal care. We have sessions that explore the specific mental health needs of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ families, ensuring these perspectives are integral to our discussions. These sessions are led by experts who specialize in those particular areas.
We ensure that our virtual platforms offer captioning on all recorded video content. Our extended pass also allows half a year to attend the sessions.
This conference will build on existing knowledge by presenting the latest research findings, advanced clinical practices, and discussions on emerging trends that challenge conventional approaches, providing fresh perspectives and advanced professional insights.
You will need a stable internet connection and a compatible device (computer, tablet, or smartphone). The materials are accessible via Teachable by web browser.
Yes, we offer special group rates for organizations and teams of 5 or more. Contact us here for more information on group packages and discounts.
Yes! We’re happy to share that we are an approved education partner with Postpartum Support International (PSI), which means that conference sessions qualify for PMH-C renewal credits.
In addition, many attendees have successfully used our conference for CE credit with other professional associations. We’re happy to support you in obtaining CE credits through your licensing or accrediting bodies. After attending the sessions (whether live or via extended access), you may request a certificate of attendance, which you can then submit directly to your regulatory or credentialing organization for CE approval.
✔️ Extended Access Pass: You can obtain CE credits even if you attend the sessions asynchronously.
✔️ Daily Passes: CE credit can also be obtained for individual-day participation — you’ll receive the same certificate of attendance upon request.
🕒 The total number of anticipated education hours across the full conference is approximately 30 hours.
We always recommend checking with your specific licensing board or accrediting body to confirm how CE hours from this event can be applied.
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