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Fertility and Mental Health 101

1 in 6 couples struggle with infertility. As a healthcare professional, are you qualified to help? This training will help you comprehensively bridge the gap between medical fertility treatments and the psychological support clients need. Learn how to assess and support those going through the complex fertility process.

  • Flexible Learning

    Presentations, case discussion & session recordings

  • Peer Community

    24/7 access to private expert chat

  • 2 Live Sessions

    Sept. 23 & 30th. 
    7-9 PM ET
     

  • Certified Expert

    BRIA Fertility and Mental Health Certification 
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What You'll Learn

Fertility Options 101: Learn the foundations of fertility care and gain a better understanding of fertility methods such as IUI, IVF, egg freezing, and genetic testing.

Implications Counselling: Many fertility clinics require a consultation for those using 3rd party reproductive services (donor egg/sperm/embryo, surrogacy). Learn all about implications counseling for clients and report writing for clinics. 

Ethical decision-making: Using case examples, learn practical skills to help your clients make difficult decisions about fertility issues, such as “when do I stop trying?”, “do I want another child?”, and “should I use a gestational carrier?”

Mental health concerns in fertility: Learn about the biopsychosocial impact on the individual and couple, language to use/avoid, when to consider referring to an MD, and safety of antidepressants when trying to conceive.   

What You'll Learn

Session 1

  1. Fertility Options 101: Learn the foundations of fertility care and gain a better understanding of fertility methods such as IUI, IVF, egg freezing, and genetic testing.

  2. Implications Counselling: Many fertility clinics require a consultation for those using 3rd party reproductive services (donor egg/sperm/embryo, surrogacy). Learn all about implications counseling for clients and report writing for clinics. 

Session 2

  1. Ethical decision-making: Using case examples, learn practical skills to help your clients make difficult decisions about fertility issues, such as “when do I stop trying?”, “do I want another child?”, and “should I use a gestational carrier?”

  2. Mental health concerns in fertility: Learn about the biopsychosocial impact on the individual and couple, language to use/avoid, when to consider referring to an MD, and safety of antidepressants when trying to conceive.   

Course Content

The BRIA Method: Why Train With Us?

Expand Your Knowledge & Client Base

Increase your confidence in caring for the mental health needs of individuals and couples throughout the fertility journey.

A "Practice-Ready" Toolkit

Receive curated resources, specific clinical tools, and multiple strategies you can implement in your practice.

Fertility Expert Access:

Benefit from direct Q&A with leading experts in areas of fertility clinical care, counselling and mental healthcare, and ethical decision-making.

Connection with a Community

Join a network of like-minded clinicians who share your passion for reproductive mental health, and access peer support when helping clients with fertility concerns.

A Fertility & Mental Health Certification Badge

Earn a digital credential to showcase your expertise on your website and your socials, signaling to clients and referrers that you are a trusted provider. 

Who should take this course?

Social workers, psychologists, registered psychotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, MDs, and any other healthcare provider who is interested in expanding their practice to include clients who are struggling to conceive. 

Earn Your Credentials

Upon successful completion of the Fertility and Mental Health 101 course and final quiz, you will be formally recognized as a BRIA-Certified Fertility Mental Health Clinician.

  • Fertility Mental Health Designation

    The right to use the BRIA Fertility Mental Health Clinician title in your professional signature, resume, and social media profiles.

  • Expert Provider Directory

    Get a featured listing in BRIA's exclusive referral network, connecting you with fertility clinics and clients seeking specialized care.

  • Digital Certificate and Badge

    Branded certificate signed by BRIA Medical Leadership and badge to post on your website and social media.

Your Instructors

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Eileen McMahon

RNEC, BScN, MN
Nurse Practitioner

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Sari Shaicovitch

BA, BSW, MEd
Registered Social Worker

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Dr Rebecca Greenberg

RN, PhD
Healthcare Bioethicist
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Dr. Bev Young 

BRIA Co-Founder
Reproductive Psychiatrist

FAQs

Will I get CE credits from this course?

We are in the process of seeking accreditation for this course. Until this is approved, many professionals submit their time in the course for unaccredited learning hours. 

What if I can't attend the live sessions? 

We encourage live participation, but all sessions are recorded and uploaded to your student dashboard within 24 hours. If you are unable to join live, you can catch up on your own schedule. By watching the videos, you will learn enough material to take the final quiz. 

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