PMAD is not always new: When old trauma resurfaces in Pregnancy

This 90-minute clinical training examines the intersection of trauma history and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD), with a specific focus on survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and forced migration.

Participants will explore how trauma reactivation presents during pregnancy and postpartum, how to differentiate hormonally driven mood symptoms from nervous system activation, and how to conduct culturally responsive, trauma-informed assessment in perinatal care settings.

This course moves beyond checklist screening and toward clinical precision. Providers will gain practical strategies for trauma-informed interviewing, safety planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and case conceptualization when working with perinatal populations with complex trauma histories.

Module One
Rethinking the Timeline of PMAD
- Explore why PMAD does not always begin in the immediate postpartum period. This module reviews research on delayed onset, recurrence patterns, and extended vulnerability windows beyond the first year.
Module Two
The Missed Populations
- Examine groups frequently overlooked in screening and treatment, including refugee and immigrant mothers, Black and Brown women, military families, and individuals experiencing social isolation or economic stress.
Module Three
Trauma, Migration, and Cultural Context
- Understand how displacement, acculturation stress, historical trauma, and systemic barriers influence symptom presentation and help-seeking behaviors in perinatal populations.
Module Four
When PMAD Looks Like Something Else
- Differentiate PMAD from adjustment disorders, grief, burnout, or relational distress. Learn how symptoms may be masked by high-functioning behaviors or cultural expectations.
Module Five
Screening Gaps & Clinical Red Flags
- Identify why standard screening tools may miss symptoms. Review practical strategies for deeper assessment, culturally responsive questioning, and recognizing subtle warning signs.
Module Six
Treatment Considerations & Ethical Practice
- Review intervention strategies that integrate trauma-informed care, culturally responsive treatment, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Discuss ethical considerations when working with vulnerable perinatal populations.
Module Seven
Systems-Level Advocacy & Prevention
- Explore how providers can advocate for broader screening windows, policy awareness, and improved access to care for underserved perinatal communities.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with extensive experience conducting complex, culturally responsive evaluations. Drawing on 150+ evaluations, I bring clear, objective, well-structured writing, strong cultural formulation, and effective interpreter collaboration—skills I now apply to bariatric psychosocial evaluations.

My focus is weight-neutral, bias-aware documentation, ethical role clarity, and practical coordination with surgical programs and insurers. Through this advanced training, I help clinicians make bariatric reports culturally sound, defensible, and actionable.

Who is this course designed for?
This training is designed for licensed professional counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and mental health professionals working with perinatal populations and trauma survivors.
What is the refund policy?
This course is a final sale and does not offer refunds.
What is the accommodations policy?
My Mental Health University is committed to creating inclusive and accessible learning experiences. If you require accommodations due to a disability or other need, please contact us in advance at hello@mymhuniversity.com
so that reasonable efforts can be made to support your participation.
Are there any technology requirements
Participants are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary technology to access and complete this course. This includes a reliable internet connection, an up-to-date web browser, and access to Google Workspace tools (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Meet) as well as Canva. My Mental Health University is not responsible for technical issues that result from inadequate participant technology.
Does the instructor or My Mental Health University have any conflicts of interest or financial disclosures related to this course?
Olivia L. Baylor, LCPC, is the owner of My Mental Health University and receives compensation from course registrations. No other relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships are disclosed. No commercial support was received for this activity.
What is the grievance policy if I have a concern about the course?
Participants with concerns or complaints should submit them in writing to My Mental Health University at hello@mymhuniversity.com. All grievances will be reviewed and addressed in a timely and fair manner, with appropriate remedies provided when necessary.
Who can I contact for questions, accommodations, or grievances?
Please contact My Mental Health University at hello@mymhuniversity.com
for any course-related questions, accommodation requests, or to submit a grievance.

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