Supporting the Transition to Parenthood: Clinical Approaches to Peri and Postnatal Psychotherapy – Presented by Katharine Hatch, PhD, Gina Borelli Moore, MFT Jamie Katoff, MFT [Seminar]

NARRATIVE

This presentation will provide an overview of issues that can arise during the perinatal period, from pre-conception through postpartum adjustment for the family. A psychodynamic approach, with a particular focus on attachment, as well as other theoretical perspectives will be brought in for both assessment purposes and therapeutic interventions. The impact of infertility and family building challenges on mental health and wellbeing will be discussed, followed by an introduction to working with clients who are navigating fertility treatment or third party reproduction. The types of perinatal loss and the impact of these losses on individuals and couples will be presented, and effective therapeutic approaches and interventions following perinatal loss will be shared. Descriptions of perinatal mood disorders will be discussed, including unique signs and symptoms to be aware of, suggestions for prevention and treatment, and resources for both the clinician and clients. The emotional and mental health of fathers will be covered in this section, including the positive impact of father involvement on child and maternal outcomes and barriers to father involvement. Common dynamics that arise as couples move from partners to parents will be presented, including treatment strategies to help your clients successfully navigate the early postpartum period. Considerations for the impact on siblings of growing the family and preparation of siblings for that transition will be examined.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Identify the physiological and emotional components of infertility and family building, and describe clinical considerations and therapeutic approaches for those utilizing assisted reproductive technology and third party reproduction. 
2. Define types of perinatal loss and describe common psychological impacts of, and interventions for, perinatal loss 
3. Identify and differentiate characteristics of common perinatal mood disorders and have therapeutic guidelines for prevention and treatment. 
4. Cite examples of how fatherhood involvement impacts the family system and list evidence based approaches to better engage fathers with perinatal services, their children and Partners. 
5. Understand the impact on siblings of having another child and formulate therapeutic interventions for that transition. 
6. Identify key issues that commonly arise for couples postpartum and have learned strategies to keep relationships healthy through adjustment to parenthood.

COURSE OUTLINE—6 hours

8:30 – 9:00 am

     Registration 

9:00 – 9:15 am

     Introduction of presenters, outline of day, important info

9:15 – 10:15 am

     Infertility and Family Building (Katharine Hatch)

10:15 – 10:30 am 

     15 minute break 

10:30 – 11:15 am 

     Perinatal Loss (Katharine Hatch) 

11:15 am – 12:15 pm 

     Perinatal Mood Disorders (Gina Moore) 

12:15 – 1:15 pm

     Lunch Break 

1:15 – 2:00 pm

     Importance of Father Involvement (Gina Moore)

2:00 – 2:45 pm

     Sibling Considerations (Jamie Katoff) 

2:45 – 3:00 pm

     15 minute break 

3:00 – 4:00 pm

     Couples Issues in the Transition to Parenthood (Jamie Katoff)

4:00 pm

     End of Conference

BIO:

Katharine “Katie” Hatch, Ph.D., received her B.A. from Pomona College in 1997 and her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin in 2005. She was licensed in 2006 (PSY 20991) and spent six years as a supervising staff psychologist at Sonoma State University – Counseling and Psychological Services. In 2012, Dr. Hatch opened a private practice in San Rafael and re-trained in the field of reproductive mental health (infertility and family building, perinatal/parental mental health). In addition to maintaining her private therapy practice, she has been a contract therapist with MarinHealth (MH) since 2017, for which she co-developed and facilitates “Pathways: A Support Group for Postpartum Moms” and presents quarterly on “Relationship Issues for Couples in Baby’s First Year” and “Maternal and Paternal Mental Health” to expecting parents in MH’s childbirth education class. Dr. Hatch has been certified as a Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) provider by Postpartum Support International, a Bringing Baby Home educator by the Gottman Institute, and an Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Therapy (AEDP) – Level I therapist. More recently, she completed a two-year Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training Program with the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis and served as a supervisor for M.A. in Counseling interns at Dominican University – Counseling Services.

Gina Borelli Moore, MFT, has been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 29 years. In her Corte Madera private practice, she is passionate about supporting individuals and couples on their unique journey from pregnancy planning through postpartum adjustment.  Along with her private psychotherapy practice since 1996, Gina has contracted with Marin Health since 2017 to facilitate their “Pathways: a Postpartum Support Group” and give presentations several times a year in Marin Health’s Expecting Parents Education series. She is a professional member of Postpartum Support International, has completed their advanced certificate course in the assessment and treatment of perinatal mood disorders and is working on their Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C).  Additionally, Gina is a Gottman certified “Bringing Baby Home” educator and a member of Marin Perinatal Therapy.  She has written articles for various Marin mother’s club newsletters and has been featured on Marin Health podcasts.  Gina’s work experience previous to perinatal psychotherapy includes over 15 years treating eating disorders and chemical dependency, both at an outpatient program and in her private practice.  Gina is an alumni of the Community Institute for Psychotherapy’s (CIP) post-master’s internship program. She eventually became the director of CIP’s eating disorder program for two years, where she supervised and trained post-master’s interns. For CIP, Gina also created and ran for 6 years their school-based eating disorder prevention program, EmBody Power, leading support groups with students and giving eating disorder prevention presentations to students, staff and parents. In addition, Gina served on the board of the Marin County chapter of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) for 3 years, including as President of the chapter. But her biggest accomplishment remains raising her two boys, now in their 20’s.

Jamie L. Katoff is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with nearly 20 years of experience supporting women and couples through life transitions. She is certified in perinatal mood disorders through Postpartum Support International and is a Level 2 certified Gottman therapist. She maintains a private practice in San Francisco and Marin where she works with couples and individuals.

COST:

CIP Members:

$150 early registration 10 business days prior to seminar; $180 after

Non-Members:

$180 early registration up to 10 business days prior to seminar, $210 after

CEs: 6 CEs for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and 6 CEs for Psychologists

Community Institute for Psychotherapy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  Community Institute for Psychotherapy maintains responsibility for this program and its contents. 

Requirements for the successful completion of the activity are attending the program in it’s entirety, and completing an evaluation form.

Cancellations must be received in writing 10 business days prior to the seminar, class, or first study group session for a refund minus a $25 cancellation fee. Cancellations less than ten days will not be refunded.

Accommodations will be made wherever possible for those with disabilities. Please let us know of any disabilities upon registration to ensure proper accommodations are put in place prior to the workshop/training.