Virtual LGBTQ+ Perinatal Care Training

Location:

Zoom
USA

Our vision is for every family to receive competent care anywhere in Colorado, including at your practice—join us in creating a more inclusive future for all families!

-Details:
Dates: April 10 & April 11
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM both days (Virtual via Zoom)

-Why Attend?
Traditional medical practices often overlook the unique needs of LGBTQ+ individuals and families, leading to adverse outcomes and family dissatisfaction. This training addresses these gaps to help ensure more families receive competent and inclusive care.

-Why It Matters:
25% of LGBTQ+ people in Colorado are raising children or expect to soon, with numbers projected to rise.
Honest, productive interactions with a more diverse client base lead to better health outcomes
When families feel seen, supported, and respected, you get to celebrate their healthier, happier lives.

-What You’ll Gain:
Evidence-based, community-informed best practices
A non-judgmental, interactive learning environment
Insights from LGBTQ+ parents via a live panel discussion
Real experiences, tips & "wish list" directly from Colorado LGBTQ+ families!

-This training is designed for all perinatal practitioners, including but not limited to:
Midwives, Doctors/OBGYN, Labor & Delivery Nurses, Fertility Clinics, Bodyworkers including Chiropractors, Acupuncture, Pelvic PT, Massage, Yoga, Mental Health Therapists, Massage Therapists, Birth and Postpartum Doulas, Lactation Consultants, Childbirth Educators, and All Supporting Roles

-CEUs (Continuing Education Credits): 4 NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors), 5 ACNM (American College of Nurse-Midwives), 5 DONA International

-Presenter Information:
Jenevieve Russell (she), MA, LPC, CD, PMH-C, Joy Collective: Pregnancy, Parenting, & Wellness Center
Jenevieve has 25+ years of experience as a birth doula, 18+ years as a perinatal mental health therapist, 12+ years as a trauma therapist, and 26+ years in the queer and trans world personally and professionally.

Sam Field (she), MA, LPC, LAC, EMDR
Sam has 10+ years experience working with and training on topics of LGBTQ+ inclusion. Sam has been a therapist working with the LGBTQ+ community for 10 years. Sam has 25+ years in the queer and trans world personally and professionally.

Castro (they/ elle), Education Coordinator, Rocky Mountain Equality
Castro leads Rocky Mountain Equality's professional LGBTQ+ education and training program supporting the educational and professional development of trans, queer, and allied people locally and nationally.

Whitney Buckendorf (she/they) Refugee Doula + Medicaid Coordinator with Elephant Circle.
Whitney is a Social Worker by education but a birthworker through and through. Whitney is a doula, birth assistant, doula educator and placenta encapsulator. Whitney’s passion lies in policy accessibility and ensuring public programing accommodates intersectional needs and identities.

*We have limited scholarship spots for those who wish to participate but cannot afford the (full) registration fee. Please reach out to Castro about securing a full or partial scholarship spot at [email protected]