Intersectionality and Perinatal Mental Health

Thursday, September 1, 2022, 8:00 AM - Sunday, December 31, 2023, 11:59 PM, Online

This training consists of 5 modules: 1) Diversity issues and their relevance in the perinatal period; 2) Defining Privilege; 3) Defining Intersectionality 4) Tolerating discomfort – learning your own biases 5) BIPOC Maternal Health Disparities. Lecturers Dr. Wendy Ashley, PsyD, LCSW and Anna King, LCSW, PMH-C  address intersectionality as it relates to perinatal mental health and implications to the mental and physical well-being of mothers, birthing people, and families.

Participants will explore the definition of intersectionality, tools and tips for becoming an intersectional practitioner, and ways to navigate their own discomfort in the process. Participants will also receive an introduction to BIPOC maternal health disparities and guidance for shifting from striving for cultural competence, to aligning with a journey toward cultural humility. Course fee: $40.00

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1. Assess the difference between diversity and socially constructed identities, and how to address and honor both in their work with clients.
2. Apply at least 1 tool of awareness toward intersectionality through consideration of systems of oppression and privilege.
3. Define intersectionality and gain practice tips and tools for navigating it in the therapeutic space.
4. Assess one’s own discomforts to increase competency and cultural humility through continued education.
5. Identify 2 disparities in care for BIPOC women and birthing people.
6. Apply 2 ways to integrate a culturally sensitive approach to BIPOC care.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Cedars-Sinai and Maternal Health NOW.  Cedars-Sinai is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Non-Physician Attendance
A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Participants should ensure in advance that their credentialing or licensing organization accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (MD, DO) (2.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA Attendance (2.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Cedars-Sinai adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.