Home Study Course

Course Objectives

Childbirth is often portrayed as a joyful, but for some, it can also bring emotional distress or trauma. Learn to recognize, differentiate, and treat Postpartum Depression and PTSD. Gain screening tools, and strategies to offer trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.

  • Differentiate between postpartum depression and postpartum PTSD, including their causes, symptom profiles, and clinical implications.

  • Describe at least 5 negative effects of untreated Postpartum depression and PTSD on parents, children, and families.

  • Identify risk factors that contribute to the development of both conditions, including birth trauma and psychosocial stressors.

  • Apply trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches to screen and treat each condition with cultural sensitivity.

About the Presenter

Jennifer Toof, PhD, LPC, NCC

Trauma Specialist, Licensed Professional Counselor

Dr. Jennifer Toof is a Licensed Professional Counselor, owner of Trauma Informed Counseling & Consulting, and former CGRC Employee of the Year. Her PhD is in International Psychology with a concentration in trauma services. She is a Certified Trauma Therapist whose expertise includes working with clients who have experienced traumatic and/or depressive symptoms following childbirth. She has presented on this topic for the American Psychological Association and for The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She is a prolific presenter, has been published in peer-reviewed journals, and is highly active in a number of local, national, and international advocacy efforts. traumainformedllc.com

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