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Welcome and Overview
Welcome to this online Program Perinatal Loss: What hospital staff need to know I am very pleased you have decided to take part in this important educational tool to help support you in gaining the necessary knowledge and skills with respect to Perinatal Loss when caring for bereaved families. I… Read More
Course completion
Congratulations in reaching the end of the course. Please complete the final feedback survey in quiz section below. We greatly appreciate your feedback, and your responses are important to us. On completion of the questions below, your course registration will be complete. You can then click on the My Courses… Read More
Lesson 4: Evidence based psychotherapy approaches
This lesson provides an in-depth look into the evidence surrounding psychotherapeutic approaches to perinatal mental health. The importance of psychotherapeutic treatments is highlighted within this area, as there is often a strong preference for non-pharmacological treatments. Specifically in this lesson we will outline which specific psychotherapeutic interventions are recommended for… Read More
Lesson 3: Family Systems and Perinatal Mental Health
This lesson provides an introduction into Family Systems approaches to perinatal mental health. Here we will explore each of the individual elements in the family context, and consider the complexities in this field. As part of this, we consider the essential role of mother-infant attachment, and how this impacts on… Read More
Lesson 5: Accurate Assessment
In this lesson we turn our focus to the topic of assessment and how this differs from screening. We will also focus on the challenges that can occur when undertaking accurate assessment in the perinatal context. This lesson will also address what needs to be considered and included through the… Read More
Lesson 6: Reflective Approaches to Assessment
In this final lesson we move from the theory of assessment into active reflection and application of the perinatal assessment process. We will focus on the factors that may impact upon the assessment process, and encouraged to reflect upon what can be undertaken to support this. Lesson five also discusses… Read More
Lesson 1: Unique Populations and Issues in Perinatal Mental Health
In this first lesson we will be exploring unique populations that you may encounter as a perinatal mental health clinician. We will explore the unique nuances and needs that they may have, which need to be considered in your treatment planning and referral processes. By addressing the unique needs of… Read More
Lesson 8: Croup
Lesson Overview This lesson examines croup. Croup is a respiratory condition characterised by a distinct barking cough and can intensify at night. Understanding its symptoms, varying degrees of severity, and appropriate treatments are vital to effectively manage this common condition. The objective of this lesson is to learn learn how… Read More
Lesson 9: Asthma
Lesson Overview In this lesson on asthma, we will focus on identifying triggers, recognising asthma attack severity, and learn to apply effective treatment methods to manage symptoms and provide relief during an asthma attack. The objective of this lesson is to differentiate between a mild, severe, and emergency asthma attack,… Read More