CPD for Professionals
See below for our current range of workshops for healthcare professionals. All of our workshops are interactive, and we ensure they are small groups, so there are lots of opportunities for questions and to think together with peers. Any healthcare professionals working with mothers during the perinatal period are welcome to book on, from IBCLC lactation consultants, to doulas, midwives, health visitors, GPs... All are welcome.
Psychological Perspectives on Breastfeeding Grief and Trauma
CPD for lactation consultants, midwives, health visitors, doulas and anyone who supports families in the perinatal period.
- Three hour live interactive workshop with access to pre-recorded video and content for three months
- The live workshop is accredited by IBCLCE to provide 2 R-CERPs and 1 L-CERP.
- Understand an innovative psychological formulation of breastfeeding grief and trauma, from a Consultant Clinical Psychologist specialising in breastfeeding.
- Psychological strategies that anyone can use to support women who have experienced breastfeeding challenges
- Insights into therapeutic options for women who need more specialised support
- Self-care for the challenges of working in the infant feeding field, moral injury and burnout
Book:
Wednesday 21st January 1-4pm interactive live workshop plus recording £62.50
Or order pre-recorded version of workshop £50
Order recorded version of workshop
Moral Injury, Vicarious Trauma and Meaningful Self-Care
CPD for lactation consultants, midwives, health visitors, doulas and anyone who supports families in the perinatal period.
- Two hour live interactive workshop with a Consultant Clinical Psychologist specialising in breastfeeding. Access to pre-recorded video and content for three months
- Understand the concepts of moral injury, vicarious trauma, and how these apply to working in infant feeding.
- Consider what this looks like for you - how can you "take your temperature"? How do you know whether you are OK or not?
- A detailed look at your own values - what is most important to you in your work? What are your guiding principles? How can you stay true to these in an imperfect world?
- Create a personalised action plan - More than just a hot bath! Using the "swiss cheese" model of self-care to put theory into action, and keep you well.
Book:
TBC – Contact us now to register your interest in this future workshop.
Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers With a History of Sexual Abuse
CPD for lactation consultants, midwives, health visitors, doulas and anyone who supports families in the perinatal period.
- Two hour live interactive workshop with a Consultant Clinical Psychologist specialising in breastfeeding. Access to pre-recorded video and content for three months
- Many mothers you work with will have a history of sexual abuse or trauma, whether they disclose this to you or not. This workshop will allow you to better understand how this may impact breastfeeding, and how you can ensure that you are providing trauma-informed care to everyone you see.
- Practical psychological strategies that anyone can use to better support women with breastfeeding in the context of a history of sexual abuse.
Book:
TBC - Contact us now to register your interest in this future workshop.
What Clients Say
"This workshop was fascinating to better understand the breastfeeding grief and trauma I see everyday, thank you"
“"Kelsey was a wonderful speaker, and I loved connecting with other professionals who are as passionate about breastfeeding care as me"”
"Don't hesitate to book on - The training was invaluable"
Breastfeeding Psychology has been accepted by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a Preferred Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) programme. Determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs Provider status does not imply IBLCE®’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAMINERS®, IBLCE®, INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT®, and IBCLC® are registered marks of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.
Something Bespoke
We also love working with organisations to develop something more bespoke to exactly meet your team's needs.
If you are an organisation providing breastfeeding support, we can also come to you and host workshops for the families you support, for example a "Breastfeeding Grief" workshop for parents.
Please contact us to discuss in more detail.
