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LGBTQ+ Concepts & Skills for Perinatal Practitioners

This training was rescheduled from May 3 to September 13, 2024.

Training & networking for perinatal practitioners who want to learn more about serving and supporting LGBTQ+ parents and parents-to-be. 

This training is designed for all perinatal practitioners, including but not limited to:

Midwives, Doctors/OBGYN, Labor & Delivery Nurses, Fertility Clinics, Bodyworkers including chiro, acupuncture, pelvic PT, massage, yoga, Mental Health Therapists, Massage Therapists, Birth and Postpartum Doulas, Lactation Consultants, Childbirth Educators, and All Supporting Roles

Continuing education available: Participants will be awarded 4 NBCC credit hours. In addition to NBCC, we are pursuing other continuing education credits and will update this listing once those are confirmed.

Friday, May 3, 2024
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
In person in Boulder
Arrive at 8am for check-in

Register here

$450; Sliding scale and a few scholarships are available. Lunch included.
(You do not have to create a Neon account to register; you can X out of that prompt if relevant.)

If you have any special accommodations or have questions, please contact us. 

Presenter Information

Michal Duffy (they), MS, former Director of Strategic Initiatives, Out Boulder County

Michal has led Out Boulder County’s professional LGBTQ+ education and training program for 6 years and has 19 years of experience in the queer and trans world personally and professionally. michalduffy@gmail.com 

Jenevieve Russell (she), MA, LPC, CD, PMH-C, Joy Collective: Pregnancy, Parenting, & Wellness Center

Jenevieve has 22 years of experience as a birth doula, 18 years as a perinatal mental health therapist, 11 years as a trauma therapist, and 26 years in the queer and trans world personally and professionally. jvieve@gmail.com 

Sam Field (she), MA, LPC, LAC, EMDR

Sam has 10+ years experience working with and training on topics of LGBTQ+ inclusion. Sam has been a therapist working with the LGBTQ+ community for 10 years. Sam has 25+ years in the queer and trans world personally and professionally. sfield@outboulder.org

Presented by: Out Boulder County

PO Box 1018, Boulder CO 80306
303-499-5777
sfield@outboulder.org 
www.outboulder.org 

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify the negative effects that implicit bias, stigma, and discrimination can have on the mental and physical health of those in the LGBTQ+ community that interact with the perinatal world.

  2. Discuss the appropriate use of pronouns and terminology that should be used in respectful communication with members of the LGBTQ+ community.

  3. State the specific and unique mental health and health-related risks and disparities that are experienced by the LGBTQ+ community and describe how an understanding of these risks and disparities shapes the provision of competent perinatal care.

  4. Identify how to create a mental health and  health care environment in which members of the LGBTQ+ community can feel validated, welcome and safe to discuss health issues, as they relate to perinatal services.

Content Description

Learning objectives will be met through a combination of lecture and experiential learning. Participants will receive handouts, resources, and networking opportunities. The training will also include a learning lunch featuring a panel of LGBTQ+ people and their perinatal experiences (not included in CE hours). Practitioner applications including intake interviews, forms, and patient visits will also be discussed. 


Contact: Sam Field (she), sfield@outboulder.org 

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