Led by experts in the field of perinatal mental health
The Perinatal Mental Health Conference
A three day virtual event to transform perinatal care: November 4-6 2026
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Supporting those in the perinatal period.
for Professionals
Sessions are available to view online, on your schedule.
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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
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
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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.
Doctor of Psychology, Perinatal Mental Health Certified
Dr. hudson Jones
Master of Social Work, Registered Social Worder, PhD Candidate
Olivia Scobie
Psychologist & Bestselling Author
Dr. Mariel Buqué
www.gabriellegriffith.com
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Author, "Stop People Pleasing and Find Your Power" | Certified Coach
Hailey Magee
PHD, Assistant Professor, Perinatal Clinical Psychologist
Sheehan Fisher
Assistant Professor, Reproductive Psychiatrist Physician Lead
Julia Riddle
www.gabriellegriffith.com
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Canadian Certified Counsellor + Relationship Therapist
Autumn Fowler
Registered Social Worker, Perinatal Mental Health Certified
Gabriella Carafa
Infant-Parent Mental Health Specialist, Certified Sleep Consultant
Rachael Shepard-Ohta
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Reproductive Psychiatrist, Owner and Medical Doctor of Perinatal Psychiatrist of Dallas
Dr. Jasmine Stephens
Registered Clinical Psychologist, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional
Katherine Kovachik
Licensed marriage and family therapist
Emily Heard
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Provisional Psychologist, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
Melissa Kaur Hanson
Indigenous Reproductive Educator. Certified Full Spectrum Doula + Fertility Coach
Tagwanibisan Armitage-Smith
MD, Psychiatrist and Associate Professor at Oregon Health and Science University
Caitlin Hasser, M.D.
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Registered Social Workers & Co-Founders of The Mama Healing Hub
Alyssa trittler, Vanessa Spinarsky & carrie Parker
Doctor of Social Work, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified Diplomate
Dr. Adrianna N. Taylor
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Master of Education in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Nada Hussein
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Registered Clinical Counsellor
Sandon Fraser
LCPC, PMH-C, EMDRIA-Approved Consultant & more
Sarah Donovan & nina Davey
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Author of MOM RAGE
Minna Dubin
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Psychotherapist, Founder of A Work of Heart Counseling, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician
Kara Kushnir
Doctor of Professional Studies (Clinical Ethics), Master of Nursing
Tia Niedjalski
Clinical Reproductive Psychologist
Dr. Marisa Perera
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Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor
Briar Culbert
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional
Sam Welsh
M.A., Registered Psychotherapist
Alison Chisholm
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Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
Lauren Chase
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional
Matthew Braman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDR Certified Perinatal Health Clinician
Lisa Greenstein
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Registered Social Worker, Doctoral Candidate, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
Laura Reisman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Private Practice Owner, Founder of Supermom Dropout Club
Stacy McCann
Founder & Coach, well then | Masters in Leadership
Nikita Fernandes
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Registered Clinical Counsellor
Lisa Hazlett
Registered Clinical Counsellors, PMH-C, Co-Founders of Illuminate Counselling
Alexandra Stewart & Ruth Skutezky
Registered Social Worker
Tasha Page
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Jennifer Rivera
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
Ella Moynihan
FLRRiSH Founder, Perinatal Mental Health Advocate, NICU Mom & Expert
Jodi Klaristenfeld
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Registered Social Worker, Ordained Reverend
Ashley Mariani
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Kimery Cockrell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
Ashley Hanna-Morgan
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Certified Teacher, Registered Psychotherapist
Cree Lambert
Registered Social Worker, Clinical Services Provider
Victoria Gray
Registered Psychotherapist, Canadian Certified - Perinatal Mental Health
Keli Bellaire
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Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) & Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) with BCACC
Kelly Archer
Licensed Professional Counselor, Founder of Nurture19
Erica Rose Cummings
Educator, Advocate & Founder of the Matrescence Movement
Cayley Benjamin
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Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & Perinatal Mental Health Certified
Casey Mouton
Licensed Midwife, Certified Professional Midwife
Marea Goodman
Psychotherapist & Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor, Perinatal Mental Health - Certified
Avril Ferguson
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Registered Social Worker, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional
Kristin Reinhart
Licensed Mental Health Counselor; Perinatal Mental Health Counselor
Katrina Lindauer
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Certified Perinatal Health Professional
Sarah Coppenrath
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International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Perinatal Mental Health Certification
Heather Latiolais Eure
Psychotherapist, Registered Social Worker
Juliet Aujla-Fieldt
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified in Perinatal Mental Health
Celeste Poe
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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
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
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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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$297 usd
Extended Access Pass
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$147 USD
Daily Access Pass
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(price goes to $357 USD on Sept 15th)
(price goes to $177 USD on Sept 15th)
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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Join us for this 3-day online event to transform perinatal care
Our Goal Is To Provide A Comprehensive, Nuanced, And Forward-Thinking Exploration Of Perinatal Mental Wellness.
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