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Address the Maternal Mental Health Crisis

Join a growing workforce of specialists trained to fill the perinatal mental health gap

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Evidence-Based & Accredited

25 CE credits recognized across psychology, medicine, nursing, social work, dietetics, pharmacy, and more

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Flexible, Expert-Led Training

Complete self-paced modules on your own schedule, then deepen skills through live mentorship

Invest in Your Practice

$695 upfront, or 3 payments— whichever works for you. Many learners seek CE reimbursement through their employer or deduct this as a business expense. Your certificate will reflect your selected CE credits.

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We're proud to share that FamilyWell PBH-C program is now accredited for Interprofessional Continuing Education Credit through our partnership with Innovation Horizons!

 

About the PBH-C

The FamilyWell Perinatal Behavioral Health Coach Certificate (PBH-C) Program is a CE-accredited training designed for both non-clinical professionals — including parents, doulas, lactation consultants, and birth workers — and licensed clinicians such as therapists, nurses, social workers, and physician assistants who want to specialize in perinatal mental health. Through 25 hours of accredited continuing education, participants gain evidence-based knowledge and practical coaching tools to support pregnant and postpartum individuals through perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), birth trauma, perinatal loss, and the emotional challenges of early parenthood. The program combines self-paced video modules taught by leading perinatal mental health experts with live group mentorship sessions, giving learners both the clinical foundation and the hands-on practice they need to make a real difference for families during one of the most vulnerable periods of their lives. If you are not interested in the CE credits, it is available at a lower cost. Write to [email protected]

The PBH-C certificate is the foundation of FamilyWell's clinical model, backed by peer-reviewed research.

A study published in the Maternal and Child Health Journal (Steele et al., 2026) evaluated FamilyWell's coach-driven Collaborative Care Model across 185 pregnant and postpartum patients in an OB/GYN practice, finding statistically significant reductions in both depression and anxiety symptoms, with approximately half of patients achieving a 50% or greater decrease in symptom scores — the first study to demonstrate these outcomes in a real-world clinical setting outside of a controlled trial. When you earn your PBH-C, you're trained to the standard used in this model. Steele, K., Zimmermann, M., Simas, T.A.M. et al. (2026). Clinical Outcomes of a Tech-Enabled Perinatal Collaborative Care Program to Treat Depression and Anxiety. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 30, 517–526. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-026-04245-4 

Curriculum

16 Chapters · 75 Lessons

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Program Overview

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      Welcome & How to Complete the PBH-C Program

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      Perinatal Behavioral Health Readings and Resources

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      Program Handbook

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      Program Disclaimer

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      Pre-Course Questionnaire

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      Module 2 Overview

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      Introduction to Perinatal Behavioral Health with Dr. Jessica Gaulton, MD, MPH

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      Module 2 Comprehension Check

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      Module 3 Overview

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      Health Equity, Racial Disparities, Social Determinants of Health, & Trauma-Informed Care with Dr. Millicent Rose

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      Implicit Bias Brochure (Client Resource)

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      Racial Bias Intervention Plan (Client Resource)

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      Module 3 Comprehension Check

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      Module 4 Overview

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      Identifying Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders + Best Practices for Screening Clients with Hilary Waller, LPC

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      Lissy's Story: Overcoming Postpartum Depression & Anxiety

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      GAD-7 Screening

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      PHQ-9 Screening

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      Module 4 Comprehension Check

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      Module 5 Overview

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      Preparing for Birth & Postpartum: Healing & Establishing a Support Network with Stacey Reid, CD

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      Mackenzi's Story: The Unexpected Struggles of Transitioning to Motherhood

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      Postpartum Care Plan (Client Resource)

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      Affirmations for New Parents (Client Resource)

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      Perinatal Support List (Client Resource)

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      How to Talk to Loved Ones About Mental Health (Client Resource)

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      Module 5 Comprehension Check

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      Module 6 Overview

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      Birth Trauma: The Ever Widening Ripple Effect with Dr. Cheryl Tatano Beck, DNSC

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      Module 6 Comprehension Check

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      Module 7 Overview

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      Infant Feeding Basics: Supporting the Birthing Person’s Feeding Journey with Allie Stefanelli, LICSW

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      Module 7 Comprehension Check

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      Module 8 Overview

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      Sleep Hygiene Strategies to Support Parents' Mental Health with Allie Stefanelli, LICSW

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      Sleep Strategies for New Parents (Client Resource)

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      Module 8 Comprehension Check

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      Module 9 Overview

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      Substance Use in Pregnant & Parenting People with Dr. Melissa Sherman, MD

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      Module 9 Comprehension Check

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      Module 10 Overview

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      Perinatal Pelvic Health & Long Term Physical Recovery with Dr. Kelsey Daniels, DPT

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      Module 10 Comprehension Check

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      Module 11 Overview

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      Psychotherapy Techniques: Treatment & Coping Skills for Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders with Hilary Waller, LSW

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      Module 11 Comprehension Check

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      Module 12 Overview

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      Module 12: Perinatal OCD & Perinatal Suicide

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      Module 12: Bipolar Disorder & Postpartum Psychosis

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      Considerations for Pregnancy & Postpartum Psychosis

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      Kristina's Story: Overcoming Postpartum Psychosis

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      Module 12 Comprehension Check

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      Module 13 Overview

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      Perinatal Behavioral Health Coaching: Foundations of Support & Scope of Practice with Jenny Peters, PBHC

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      Coaching vs. Therapy

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      Module 13 Comprehension Check

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      Module 14 Overview

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      The Art of Behavioral Health Coaching: Conducting Coaching Sessions & Best Practices with Jenny Peters, PBHC

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      Sample Coach Resource List

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      Questioning Prompts for Coaches

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      Recommended Reading for Coaches

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      Module 14 Comprehension Check

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      Putting it All Together & Next Steps for Mentorship

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      Mentorship Introduction and Session Workflow

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      Share Your Feedback!

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      PBHC Mentorship Registration

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      Mentorship Session #1 Reflection

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      Mentorship Session #2 Reflection

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      Mentorship Session #3 Reflection

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      Mentorship Session #4 Reflection

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      Mentorship Session #5 Reflection

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      Share Your Feedback About Mentorship!

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      Post-Course Questionnaire: Perinatal Behavioral Health Coach (PBH-C)

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      Data Collection for Certificate

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Innovation Horizons and FamilyWell Health. Innovation Horizons is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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Target Audience

This activity is designed for the interprofessional healthcare team supporting perinatal behavioral health, including physicians and advance practice professionals, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, social workers, registered dietitian nutritionists, behavioral health professionals, health and wellness coaches, and other members of the care team who collaborate to support patients throughout the perinatal period.

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The information is comprehensive but accesible ven for people with no clinical or therapeutic background. 
Danielle M. 

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Soak up all this great information -- it is SO needed an valuable. The perinatal population is a vulnerable one that deserves as many professionals as possible to provide their support and guidance. 
Mackenzi S.

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This course is an accesible way to increas your knowledge of perinatal mental wellness and the action steps to take to support this population. 
Stacey

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Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:  1. Explain the significance of perinatal behavioral health and its effects on the family system, including the impact of anxiety and depression on infants and children 2. Apply Trauma-Informed Care principles and recognize how implicit bias shapes the coaching relationship 3. Distinguish between perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and psychosis 4. Differentiate between intrusive thoughts, suicidal ideation, and crisis situations, and identify appropriate support strategies for each 5. Identify symptoms and risk factors associated with developing a PMAD 6. Recognize the connection between perinatal mental health and challenges related to sleep, infant feeding, weaning, and related concerns 7. Evaluate screening tools used to assess for PMADs and describe how the screening process is applied 8. Compare intervention strategies for PMADs across three frameworks: therapeutic and medical treatment, mind-body support, and community and social support 9. Define the scope of practice of a PBHC and articulate how the role functions within a team-based approach to perinatal mental health support 10. Apply evidence-based strategies to support parents, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) skills and relationship and communication building techniques

Credit Designation

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 26 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change. Credit for this activity will be reported bi-annually, in January and June. Depending on your profession, you can earn: Physicians: Innovation Horizons designates this Other activity (self-paced online course with a mentorship component) for a maximum of 26 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses: This activity provides 26.0 ANCC contact hours, which includes 1 pharmacology contact hour. Pharmacists: This activity provides 26.0 contact hours (2.6 CEUs). (Pharmacists UAN: JA4008411-9999-26-004-H99-P) (Pharmacy Technician UAN: JA4008411-9999-26-004-H99-T) Registered Dietitian Nutritionists: This activity is approved for 26.0 Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEUs) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Psychologists: This activity is approved for 26.0 continuing education credits. Innovation Horizons is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Social workers: This activity is approved for 26.0 social work continuing education contact hours through the ASWB Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. PAs: Innovation Horizons designates this activity for a maximum of 26 AAPA Category 1 credits. Coaches and non-licensed professionals: This learning event is eligible for 2.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), awarded by Innovation Horizons in alignment with the ANSI/IACET Standard for Continuing Education and Training.  Doulas: This course is approved for 14 Contiuing Education Contact Hours Through Dona International.  Health and Wellness Coaches: This NBHWC Approved CE Course offers 24 CE Credits for National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coaches. Approved Course Number: CEA-110023-1

Faculty

Dr. Jessica Gaulton, MD, MPH Dr. Millicent Rose, EdD Stacey Reid, CD Hilary Waller, MS, LPC Allie Stefanelli, LICSW Dr. Cheryl Tatano Beck, DNS Dr. Kelsey Daniels, DPT Dr. Amanda Tinkelman, MD Dr. Melissa Sherman, MD, FACOG, FASAM, PMH-C Cieara McManus Jenny Peters, MS, PBH-C, CD Sasha Aparicio, MS, MHC, PBH-C, CHHC, PNL1, CNH, PBNS, GHNS Danielle McClellan, PBH-C, PMH-C Cierra Murphy-higgs, EdS, IBCLC, PBHC Faculty Disclosure: The individuals in control of content for this activity have no relevant relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies (https://accme.org/rule/eligibility/) to disclose unless listed below. All relevant relationships are mitigated in accordance with The Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education prior to the start of the activity.  

Release Date and Completion Requirements

ACTIVITY RELEASE DATE This activity was released on June 15, 2026 and is approved for credit through June 15, 2027. COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS To receive continuing education credit for this activity, learners must complete all course modules, achieve a passing score of 100% on each of the post-module comprehension checks, attend all five mentorship sessions, complete the associated reflections, and submit the course evaluation. Credit is awarded upon successful completion of all requirements.

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