Homestudy Program: Introduction to Reproductive Mental Health in Veterans (Strandberg) orig. 11.8.2024
12/3/2024 - 12/31/2050
Location: Virtual Event
Event Description
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Originally offered as:
IPA 2024 Fall Conference #10
1.5 Hours of Category I CE credit Friday, November 8th, 2024 3:30-5:00 pm ET
Introduction to Reproductive Mental Health in Veterans
Reproductive Mental Health (RMH) encompasses the treatment of those who are planning to become pregnant, are currently pregnant, are in the postpartum period (12 months after giving birth), have experienced perinatal loss (e.g., miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy, infant death), are going through perimenopause or menopause, are experiencing infertility, struggle with menstruation-related disorders, experience psychological distress associated with genito-pelvic pain, and/or are managing a diagnosis of breast or gynecologic cancers. This presentation will provide an introduction to common RMH concerns, with a special focus on screening questions, psychoeducation, and interventions that practitioners may begin immediately implementing in their clinical work. This talk will also include suggestions for how to support and empower pregnant persons of color given the reality of systemic inequities and health disparities in obstetric care. Ethical and cultural considerations will also be addressed, specifically related to how clinicians respond to those who have experienced pregnancy terminations, miscarriage, and infertility. RMH care for Veterans within the systemic constraints of the VA will also be explored.
Learning Objectives:
By completing this program, participants will able to:
1. Identify presenting problems related to Reproductive Mental Health (RMH).
2. Implement screening questions specific to RMH within clinical intakes.
3. Utilize EBP-informed interventions when working with RMH patients.
Presenter bio: Sarah Strandberg, PsyD, HSPP
Sarah Strandberg, Psy.D., HSPP is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Indiana who earned a BS in Neuroscience at UCLA and her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at William James College in Newton, MA, with a focus in health psychology. During her predoctoral training in Worcester, MA with the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center she received extensive training in the treatment of trauma disorders and conducted therapy through translation with an Iraqi Arabic-speaking population of female Mandaean refugees. As a pre-doctoral intern with Butler University and a post-doctoral fellow and staff psychologist with IUPUI, she further specialized in the treatment of trauma disorders following sexual assault, IPV, and other gender-based violence. She is currently serving Veterans at the Richard L Roudebush VAMC in Indianapolis, with a special focus on female-identifying Veterans with reproductive mental health concerns.
Dr. Sarah Strandberg
Special Note to Conference Attendees
The Indiana Psychological Association (IPA) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Indiana Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Indiana State Psychology Board and Indiana Behavioral Health Board:
IPA is an approved provider of Category I continuing education for psychologists.
IPA is an approved provider of Category I continuing education for LSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LMFTA, LCAC and LAC.
Licensees must judge the program’s relevance to their professional practice. Non-Indiana licensees are also advised to check with their state's licensing board to assure their state accepts continuing education programs approved by entities approved by the APA.
We ask that all participants watch the entire recorded presentation, and complete the post-program evaluation form and homestudy test at the conclusion of the program. Dr. Strandberg and IPA have not received any commercial support for this program or its contents and will not receive any commercial support prior to or during this program.
CE certificates will be distributed via email within two weeks after a passing test (75+%) is submitted.
