There is a huge focus nationally on supporting the needs of perinatal mental health, whether that be perinatal women, or their partners. This workshop is designed to support qualified Adult Psychological Practitioners to develop clinical competency and confidence with the effective assessment and treatment of mental health difficulties of perinatal patients. A range of engaging teaching methods are used throughout the day to provide an optimal engaging experience and to cater for different learning styles including lectures, small and large group discussions, individual reflection and skills practice.

The content of the workshop will cover: the underpinning knowledge and skills to consider with this patient groups and understanding the perinatal period and the unique needs of perinatal patients. It will look at common mental health difficulties faced in the perinatal period, the clinical presentation of perinatal patients with a mental health difficulty and how this may be different, what to look for in a low-intensity assessment and how to differentiate common disorders perinatal patients can experience. There will be a focus on managing risk and understanding ‘red flags’. It explores the evidence base, and adaptations needed for low-intensity working for this patient group and different rationales for treatment. It will also support practitioners to determine when a perinatal patient may need to be stepped up for more intense interventions, or when they need external or specialist support, and common difficulties encouraged by patients and practitioners and how to overcome them.

This workshop is open to both PWP’s and MHWP’s and will be held remotely via Zoom from 09:30am to 16:30pm.

A place on this workshop will cost £125. Please do book a place on this programme using the link below, alternatively we can arrange for an invoice to your service/organisation.

Enhancing Clinical Practice Workshop | Perinatal Mental Health (PWP and MHWP) | Tuesday 20th January 2026