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Tuesday, August 04, 2009 at 8:00 AM - Friday, August 07, 2009 at 3:00 PM (PT)
Postpartum Support International and The Perinatal Mental Health Taskforce of Los Angeles present:
Postpartum Support International
23rd Annual Conference
Community Partnerships in Addressing Perinatal Mood Disorders: Clinical and Integrative Perspectives
California Endowment
Center for Healthy Communities
Los Angeles, Ca
August 4-7, 2009
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the conference is to increase education and integrated access to informed resources and support for perinatal mood disorders (PNMDs). This conference will deliver timely information from highly qualified sources from across the nation. The PSI annual conference is an educational activity for our members and professional care providers such as obstetrical providers, gynecologists, pediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, counselors and therapists, support and resource providers, educators, laypersons, consumers, and others interested in the topic of maternal mental health.
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care
August 4-5, 2009
Faculty
Birdie Gunyon Meyer, RN, MA
Pec Indman, EdD, MFT
Merrill Sparago, MD
8:45am Overview: Entering Motherhood & Why They Suffer in Silence The Perinatal Period; Perfectionism, Dreams & Expectations; Myths of Motherhood; Stigma of Mental Illness; Barriers to Treatment 9:30am The Many Faces of Perinatal Mood Disorders Etiology; Signs and Symptoms; Risk Factors 1:00pm Social Support Networks Faith Communities and Spirituality; 9 Steps to Wellness: A Self-Help Model; Support Groups: What They Look Like, How to Start One, Successful Implementation 3:00pm Other Important Considerations Breastfeeding and PMD; Infertility, Adoption, Pregnancy Loss, Infants in NICU
Pre-Conference Day 1: Tuesday, August 4, 2009
8:00am Registration & Breakfast
8:30am Welcome & Introductions
10:30am Break
10:45am Video: "Feel Like Yourself Again"
11:15am Screening and Prevention
12:00pm Lunch & Panel of Survivors (optional)
2:15pm Break
2:30pm International Incidence and Cultural Differences of PMD
4:30pm Closing and Evaluations
| Pre-Conference Day 2: Wednesday, August 5, 2009 |
| 8:00am Registration & Breakfast |
| 8:30am The Team: Critical Components to Recovery |
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9:00am Psychotherapeutic Models Interpersonal Therapy; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Group Therapy; Couples Therapy |
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10:30am Break |
| 10:45am Alternative and Complimentary Therapies |
| 11:15am Legislative Updates, Resource Review |
| 12:00pm Lunch |
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1:00pm What About the Rest of the Family? Effects of Untreated PMD on Mother, Infant and Family; Fathers and Partners |
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2:30pm Break |
| 2:45pm DVD: Postpartum Mood Disorders |
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3:15pm Pharmacological Interventions: Preganancy, Postpartum, Lactation: Wrap Up Discussion |
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4:45pm Evaluation |
Pre-Conference Objectives:
• Identify and discuss the challenges faced when diagnosing and treating perinatal mood disorders
• Differentially diagnose prenatal and postpartum depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, and psychosis and assess prenatal and postpartum risk factors
• Develop psychosocial and self-help treatment plans as well as appropriate psychotherapy techniques and alternative therapies
• Identify social support, legislative changes and community resources, including how to set up support groups, and offer social support
• Discuss psychopharmacology as it relates to pregnancy, postpartum, and lactation
CONFERENCE
August 6-7, 2009
| Conference Day 1: Thursday, August 6, 2009 |
| 8:00am Registration & Breakfast |
| 8:30am Opening Remarks |
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9:00am Plenary 1: One Window, Different Views: The Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Therapist and Community Support Networks: Integrating Roles and Goals Rebecca Perlow, MD; Emily Dossett, MD; Jill Weiss, MA, LCSW; Robin E. Johnson, MD, MPH, FACOG |
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10:00am Break |
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10:10am Breakout Session 1 A) Women's Mental Health Across the Life Span Vivien Burt, MD, PhD B) Endocrinology of Premenstrual Disphoric Disorder and Pregnancy: Implications for Perinatal Mood Disorders Adam Shaywitz, MD, PhD; Robin Rosenblate, MD C) Translating Data into Action: Perinatal Mental Health in LA County Cynthia Harding, MPH (moderator), Shin Margaret Chao, PhD; Gigi A. Mathew, DrPh, CPHQ, Shannon E. Whaley, PhD |
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11:00am Breakout Session 2 A) Placental Corticotropin Releasing Factor and Postpartum Depression: Have We Found a Screening Tool? Ilona Yim, PhD B) Trauma: The Effects on Breastfeeding Cheryl Beck, RN, Distinguished Professor of Nursing C) Building Capacity to Address Perinatal Depression Paula Binner, LCSW; Janice French, CNM, MS, Joanne Roberts, RN |
| 11:50am Lunch |
| 12:15pm Jane Honikman Awards (during lunch) |
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1:00pm Plenary 2: Family Systems & Community Support: Dads and Other Partners Wendy Davis, PhD (moderator); Christina Hibbert, PsyD; Randy Gibbs; Wade Bowen; Hershel Swinger, PhD; Will Courtenay, PhD |
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2:00pm Breakout Session 3 A) The Obstetrician's Role in Diagnosis and Treatment of PNMDs Rebecca Perlow, MD B) Dialectic Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of PNMDs Susan Stone, MSW, LCSW C) Screening for Perinatal Depression Through Home Visitation Programs Cindy Chow, PHN, MPH, BSN; Robin E. Johnson, MD, MPH, FACOG; Shari Talan MPH |
| 2:50pm Break and Posters |
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3:05pm Breakout Session 4 A) Literature Review of SSRIs** in Pregnancy: Making Sense of the Mess Adrienne Einarson, RN B) Attachment and Child Development in PNMDs Susan Stone, MSQ, LCSW; Diana Lynn Barnes, PsyD, MFT C) Not for Profit Organizations: Nuts and Bolts Sonia Murdock, BA (moderator); Tonya Fulwider, BA; Adrienne Griffen, BS, MPP, Heidi Koss-Nobel, MA, Jen Stoll, MSW |
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4:00pm Closing |
| Conference Day 2: Friday, August 7, 2009 |
| 8:30am Registration & Breakfast |
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9:00am Plenary 3: Culture and Perinatal Mental Health: Obstacle or Opportunity? Focus: Low-Income Latina Moms Stephanie Morales, MFT (moderator); Laura Abrams, PhD; Maria Lourdes F. Reyes, MD, MPH; Leslie Gallegos, LCSW |
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10:00am Breakout Session 5 A) Risk Assessment and Differential Diagnosis in PNMDs Rita Suri, MD B) Mending Precarious Links: Parents and Infants in Intensive Care Vladimir Lipovestky, MD, PsyD, FIPA C) Developing a Sustainable Social Support Network Wendy Davis, PhD; Birdie Meyer, RN, MA, CLC; Chris Errea; Amy Burt, MA; Jane Honikman, MS |
| 10:50am Break |
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11:00am Breakout Session 6 A) Clinical Decision Making and Informed Consent in PNMDs Stephanie Zisook, MD B) Prediction of Postpartum Maternal Psychosocial Adaptation from Prenatal Scales Regina Lederman, RN, MNEd, MA, PhD C) The Role of Faith Based Leaders in Providing Support Around PNMDs Gabrielle Kaufman, MA, ADTR, NCC; Rabbi Anne Brener, LCSW; Deanna Curls |
| 11:50am Lunch |
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1:00pm Breakout Session 7 A) Alternative Treatments in PNMDs Danica Thornberry, LAc; Bonnie Kaplan, PhD B) Integrative and Multidisciplinary Approach in the Assessment and Treatment of PNMDs Chris Raines, RN, MSN |
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1:50pm Breakout Session 8 A) Forensic Assessment and PNMDs Diana Lynn Barnes, PsyD, MFT; Ruta Nonacs, MD, PhD; Brian Kinstler, JD B) Self Care for the PNMDs Practitioner Gabrielle Kaufman, MA, ADTR, NCC; Andrea Schneider MSW, LCSW |
| 2:40pm Closing Remarks |
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3:00pm Evaluations and Conference Close |
*PNMDs = Perinatal Mood Disorders
**SSRIs = Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
Conference Objectives:
• Discuss knowledge and implications of most current research regarding maternal mental health, including medication management, current promising practices regarding therapy and other treatment models.
• Explore integrative and multidisciplinary approaches in the assessment and treatment of perinatal mood disorders, including best practices in medical and psychotherapy screening and treatment models regarding maternal mental health, including promising new tools for screening and the use of medication during pregnancy as well as promising alternative treatments for perinatal mood disorders.
• Describe the impact of maternal mental health on personal, family and child development with an emphasis on the support provided by fathers and other men and addressing their unique needs in the area of perinatal mood disorders.
• Identify competent assessment and treatment options for culturally diverse populations related to maternal mental health and examine particular case scenarios from a wide variety of expert clinical and community perspectives.
• Recognize and explore culturally appropriate social support models and the creation of successful non-profits that consider community based successful strategies and implementation in both the healthcare and community settings.
• Explore the impact of modern culture on maternal mental health with this year’s focus on a specific population supported by research, namely, low-income Latina mothers.
Accreditation
Pre-Conference
For Physicians: The Perinatal Advisory Council – Leadership, Advocacy and Consultation (PAC/LAC) is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality / California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. PAC/LAC takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the IMQ and the CMA’s CME Accreditation Standards through the Joint Sponsorship of PAC/LAC and Postpartum Support International. PAC/LAC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education.
For Nurses: The Perinatal Advisory Council – Leadership, Advocacy and Consultation (PAC/LAC) is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing Provider CEP 5862. This course is approved for a maximum of 15.5 contact hours of continuingeducation credit.
MFT/LCSW: This event is approved for 13 Continuing Education units by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners. Provider # PCE3704 (Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Branch).
Conference
For Physicians: The Perinatal Advisory Council – Leadership, Advocacy and Consultation (PAC/LAC) is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality / California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. PAC/LAC takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the IMQ and the CMA’s CME Accreditation Standards through the Joint Sponsorship of PAC/LAC and Postpartum Support International. PAC/LAC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 9.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education.
For Nurses: The Perinatal Advisory Council – Leadership, Advocacy and Consultation (PAC/LAC) is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing Provider CEP 5862. This course is approved for a maximum of 11.5 contact hours of continuingeducation credit.
MFT/LCSW: This event is approved for 9.5 Continuing Education units by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners. Provider # PCE3704 (Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Branch).
Conference Fees
We offer a lower conference registration for current PSI members and for those joining PSI at this time. Membership is considered current if paid after August 1, 2008. If you are unsure of your membership status, please contact the PSI office at (805) 967-7636 or psioffice@pospartum.net To join or renew your membership with PSI at this time, please also select a membership option from the list above.
PSI offers full time students a discounted rate ($50 for pre-conference, $50 for conference or $100 for both). If you would like to purchase a ticket using the student discount, please contact Lisa Pettinato at (818) 708-2850 or email lpettinato@paclac.org.
Registration fees include: breakfast, lunch, snacks, syllabus, CEUs (CMEs must be purchased separately), and one ticket to the PSI Banquet (included with conference ticket purchase only). If you would like to bring guests to the banquet, please purchase extra banquet guest tickets above.
One Day Only Tickets
One day tickets are now available. Please email lpettinato@paclac.org for registration materials if you wish to attend Pre-conference or Conference for one day only.
Accommodations & Travel
Hotel:
A discounted room rate has been reserved for conference attendees. Please request the group rate for "Postpartum Support International Conference" when reserving your room to receive the discounted rate of $145 per night. The discounted room rate is reserved for a limited time only and rooms are going fast. Please reserve early!
To book online with group discount please go to: https://reservations.synxis.com/lbe/rez.aspx?hotel=11535&arrive=08%2F03%2F2009&nights=4&adult=1&group=PSIAUG2009&promo=&iata=&step=1
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Please Contact :
Winona Wong, Conference Services Manager
Millenium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles
506 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, Ca 90071
(p) 213-612-1607 (f) 213-612-1671
(e) wwong@mill-usa.com
www.millenniumhotels.com
Local Airports:
Burbank Airport = ~25 minutes travel time to Millenium Biltmore Hotel
LAX = ~30 minutes travel time to Millenium Biltmore Hotel
Ground Transportation:
Super Shuttle: A group discount has been arranged for PSI Conference attendees arriving at either LAX or Burbank Airport. To receive your group discount, make your reservation online at least 24 hours in advance at http://www.supershuttle.c om/default.aspx?GC=K62V6
Metro: The hotel is located across the street from Pershing Square Station. From the hotel to the conference center, you may take either the purple or red line to Union Station (15 minutes). The conference center is located a block to the right as you exit Union Station.
Parking:
Free conference parking is offered during conference hours behind the California Endowment. Space is limited so please arrive early.
Things to Do:
Los Angeles is the nation's 2nd largest city and home to over 3.8 million people. Known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Los Angeles offers an array of activities to its 26 million annual visitors. Whatever your fancy, LA has something for everyone! Catch some rays on picturesque Malibu and Santa Monica beaches, shop the infamous Rodeo Drive and Melrose Ave, rub shoulders with celebrities at Hollywood's popular hotspots, check out a concert at one of LA's thousands of musical venues, visit our world reknowned museums or watch a live taping of your favorite television show! For ideas and information about LA, visit http://discoverlosangeles.com/
PSI Annual Banquet
PSI's Annual Banquet will be held on Thursday evening at 6:00pm at The Millenium Biltmore Hotel. A cocktail reception will begin at 6pm with a silent auction followed by dinner. There will be a live performance by nationally acclaimed country music star Wade Bowen as well as a surprise keynote speaker! For two day conference participants, the banquet is included in the cost of the registration. Banquet tickets may also be purchased separately.
PSI Coordinators
PSI Coordinators are dedicated volunteers who provide support, information and resources within their local communities. PSI has 113 Coordinators in the United States, 8 in Canada and 40 in other countries around the world.
The Annual Coordinator's Meeting with take place on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm at The California Endowment. This meeting is our yearly opportunity to connect with, support and learn from one another. We will discuss common goals, challenges and solutions, and share strategies to develop successful support networks.
The Annual Coordinators Dinner will also be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 6:00pm at the Millenium Biltmore Hotel. This dinner is free for PSI coordinators. Please RSVP when purchasing your ticket.
Tuesday, August 04, 2009 at 8:00 AM
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Friday, August 07, 2009 at 3:00 PM (PT)
Add to my calendarPostpartum Support International
Postpartum Support International (PSI) is an international network focusing on perinatal mental health and social support. The purpose of the organization is to increase awareness among public and professional communities about the emotional changes that women often experience during pregnancy and after the birth of a baby.
Our Vision
It is the vision of PSI that every woman and family worldwide will have access to information, social support, and informed professional care to deal with mental health issues related to childbearing. PSI promotes this vision though advocacy and collaboration, and by educating and training the professional community and the public.
We Offer:
A website, www.postpartum.net, full of information helpful to the mother and her friends and relatives.
A quarterly newsletter, PSI News, sharing information from a variety of sources worldwide.
Our annual conference offering opportunities to network and listen to experts sharing research and model practices in the treatment of PPD.
Volunteers worldwide offering support and referral information. For more information, visit our website or contact psioffice@postpartum.net.
PSI is a nonprofit organization. Your donations are tax-deductible. Membership is on an annual basis. To become a member or make a donation, please contact PSI at (805) 967-7636 or psioffice@postpartum.net, or visit the website at www.postpartum.net. Members now have access to a special Members Only section of our website. Members also receive reduced fees at our annual conference.
Mission
The mission of the Los Angeles County Perinatal Mental Health Task Force is to remove barriers to prevention, screening, and treatment of prenatal and postpartum depression in Los Angeles County. We accomplish our mission through community partnerships and collaborations that train and support health professionals; inform and educate consumers, policy-makers, and opinion leaders; change the way that care for prenatal and postpartum depression is organized, paid for, and delivered; advocate for public policies that increase screening and offer family-strengthening evidence-based, culturally competent services.
Vision
The Los Angeles County Perinatal Mental Health Task Force, through its members and partners, is envisioned to be a regional resource for training, expert advice, up-to-date clinical knowledge, consumer referral, model programs, and advocacy for mothers, infants and families affected by perinatal mood disorders. These efforts will contribute to an improvement in the overall health and well-being of mothers and infants and to a reduction in the burden of illness for women and offspring that is associated with untreated or inappropriately treated maternal mental illness.
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