Williamsburg Social Support Training (All Day)

FULL DAY Peer Support Training occurring on Saturday, November 9th from 9:00am-4:00 pm EST. In-person location:Riverside Doctor’s Hospital 3700 Battery Blvd

Registration HERE

Topics include: *Overview of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders *Treatment options and intervention strategies *Roles and responsibilities of social support volunteers *Launching and leading peer support groups *Role-playing scenarios and difficult situations

The curriculum includes an overview and information about postpartum depression and related perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), including how to distinguish between the baby blues and PMADs; the definition, value, and types of social support. The interactive part of training will discuss how to handle difficult situations and role-playing common issues and support group scenarios that arise when supporting women experiencing PMADs. This portion of training provides sufficient time for interaction, role-playing, discussion, and feedback.

*If you are a parent looking for support, please find the support group schedule on the PSVa website.*