
What is PMADs?
Online Training for Clinicians of Color
About this Training
In our society, there is a myth that mother(parent)hood is supposed to be a joyful and happy time in person’s life and that they want to spend every moment with their babies. When they don’t feel this way, they often feel guilty, ashamed, and a lone in their struggle and believe that something is wrong with them. This is common struggle that pregnant and postpartum people experience, and it is not talked about enough since up 20% of pregnant and postpartum people will develop a Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). This workshop will focus on understanding the symptoms and signs of Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) and resources available to support this population.
About Your Trainer

Hi, My name is Sultana Karim and I am the Owner and Psychotherapist at Karim Counseling Services, PLLC. In my private practice, I provide individual counseling to adults who are pregnant and postpartum struggling with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, adjusting to parenthood, trauma, and loss, and individuals that struggle with childhood trauma, domestic and sexual violence. Additionally, I present and train mental health professionals on the topics of treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), racial and ethnic disparities in perinatal mental health, effects of domestic violence on children, child sexual abuse, and play therapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
This event costs $75
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Yes.
Participants who complete this entire training program and its evaluation are eligible for two (2) NBCC hours. Clinicians of Color, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7256. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Clinicians of Color, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Two (2) credits will offered for Counselors and all other designations with be provided Certificates of Completion.
Replays will be available for those who register for a limited time
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