Case Studies in  Perinatal Mental Health: An Interactive Workshop

The Educated Birth

Explore real-world perinatal mental health cases with Dr. Suzanne Mungalez + gain actionable insights for supporting clients.

Perinatal mental health is complex, deeply personal, and often misunderstood. In this interactive workshop, Dr. Suzanne Mungalez brings her expertise as a licensed clinical psychologist and perinatal mental health specialist to guide birthworkers through real-life case studies. Through discussion and reflection, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the psychological, emotional, and social factors that impact mental health during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.What You’ll Learn:✅ How to recognize and support clients experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) ✅ Strategies for navigating complex emotional and psychological experiences in birthwork ✅ The impact of trauma, identity, and systemic barriers on perinatal mental health ✅ Practical approaches to providing compassionate, trauma-informed support About Dr. Suzanne Mungalez, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PMH-C, CLES Dr. Mungalez—known as Dr. Zann—is a Black, Congolese-American, queer, gender-expansive mother and clinician. She is a private practice psychologist at The MaMA Space, an adjunct faculty member at The Wright Institute, and a perinatal mental health specialist dedicated to decolonizing mental health care. Her approach is tender with people, tough on systems, and relentlessly committed to collective liberation.- - - - - -Thank You to Our Sponsors Your generous support allows us to offer free tickets to events like this, ensuring accessibility and inclusion for our community. Our March sponsors include:<ul><li>Parento</li><li>Doula Trainings International</li></ul>- - - - - -About TEB Classes: Looking for more educational opportunities? The Educated Birth (TEB) Classes are designed to empower birthworkers with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive. Classes are free for TEB members, and the full 2025 series will include workshops, trainings, and resources to support your journey, including:📌 2025 Financial Kick-Off: Intro to Budgets + Business in Birth Work 📌 Obstetric Racism: What It Is + What We Can Do About It 📌 Case Studies in Perinatal Mental Health with Dr. Suzanne Mungalez 📌 Sex Ed for Pregnancy &amp; Postpartum 📌 Trauma-Informed Care through The L&amp;D Nurse Lens 📌 Parental Leave 101: Practical Tools for Supporting Time Off Work 📌 And more!Our classes are free for members. Explore all the benefits of a <a href="https://www.theeducatedbirth.com/membership" title="https://www.theeducatedbirth.com/membership" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TEB membership</a>.Be the first to know when classes open. Sign up for the full <a href="https://airtable.com/appOYlGCARSzbuNGz/pagcoZ9dM7jfqZHES/form" title="https://airtable.com/appOYlGCARSzbuNGz/pagcoZ9dM7jfqZHES/form" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">2025 class series waiting list</a> for early access to register for each class.

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