Australian psychologists: Understand perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, attachment implications, and therapeutic courses for infant and caregiver bonding.
Australian psychologists and counsellors who work in perinatal care can use this course, Part II of Joanne Zagnoev's series, to understand how mood and anxiety disorders around birth affect early attachment. The clinical psychologist explains how these conditions interfere with caregiver-infant bonding, when they warrant urgent intervention, and which therapeutic modalities are suited to supporting affected clients. The course also helps practitioners bring attachment dynamics into formulation and treatment. It is approved by the Australian Counselling Association for CPD hours.
The Peri-Partum Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PPMADS) are prevalent and extremely important to address, as these conditions have a profound impact on both the caregiver and the developing infant. The increased awareness and understanding of these conditions is critical in equipping practitioners to offer the required care and support.
This talk is Part II of a series on the PPMADS by clinical psychologist Joanne Zagnoev. In this talk, Joanne addresses the attachment implications of PPMADS, including the impact on the relationship between the baby and caregiver. The critical role of attachment in infant development and mental health renders these conditions a medical emergency. Joanne then considers the unique therapeutic approaches which are helpful in addressing PPMADS
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:
Understand the role of early attachment and how PMADs interfere with caregiver-infant bonding.
Recognise when PMADs may constitute a disruption to early relational development warranting urgent intervention.
Identify therapeutic modalities appropriate for supporting clients experiencing PMADs.
Apply foundational principles of perinatal-focused therapy in clinical practice.
Integrate awareness of attachment dynamics into formulation and treatment planning during the perinatal period.