Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to perform the following:
- Describe the connection between perinatal pain and mental health challenges
- Describe six mental health conditions that a rehabilitation professional might encounter in the perinatal period
- Demonstrate listening skills to support someone in the perinatal period
- Develop a wellness plan to support a client’s physical and mental health in the perinatal period
- Develop a toolkit of coping strategies to teach clients
- Identify local and national resources for mental health support in the perinatal period