OVERVIEW

In this webinar, speakers discuss personal and professional perspectives on addressing, treating, and supporting psychosocial aspects of pregnancy and reproductive planning. Presenters share five actionable tips for supporting professionals and the people you see before the webinar concludes with a Q&A session.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Identify the pivotal role of health care professionals in providing support, interventions, and coping strategies for pregnant people with diabetes.
• Recall the importance of integrative care approaches that encompass physical health, mental health, and social support to optimize the mother’s and baby’s well-being.
• Recognize the role of psychologic therapies during the perinatal period.
• Examine key behavioral strategies to facilitate mental and behavioral health during reproductive planning.

EXPIRATION DATE

October 31, 2024

Jessica Kichler, CDCES, PhD, CPsych
Associate Professor, Clinical and Health Psychologists, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
University of Windsor
Ontario, Canada 
 

Jennifer Marshall, PhD 
Licensed Clinical Psychologist 
Private Practice
Laguna Beach & Newport Beach, CA

Deborah Da Costa, PhD 
Associate Professor & Health Psychologist
McGill University
Quebec, Canada

This program is supported, in part, by an unrestricted educational grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust. 

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