A Trauma-Informed Workshop for Doulas

Perinatal Anxiety, OCD, Birth Trauma & Postpartum Psychosis

Recognition, Response, and Referral


June 24, 2026 12:00 PM EST
90-minute live online training  |  Just $55

You're Often the First to Notice Something Feels “Off”

As a doula, you sit close to families during the most vulnerable seasons of their lives. You see the tears that don't quite fit, the racing thoughts behind tired eyes, the intrusive worries whispered when no one else is listening.

But many birth workers tell us the same thing: “I knew something wasn't right,  I just didn't know what to do, or who to call.”

This workshop bridges that gap with clarity, compassion, and clear next steps.

Mother holding baby

What You'll Learn

Walk away with the tools, language, and confidence to support birthing families through perinatal mental health challenges without overstepping your scope of practice.

Recognition

  • Perinatal Anxiety vs Perinatal OCD
  • Birth Trauma & Postpartum PTSD
  • Postpartum Psychosis Warning Signs
  • Intrusive Thoughts & Safety Fears
  • Reassurance-Seeking & Compulsions

Practical Response

  • Trauma-Informed Communication
  • The EPDS Screening Tool
  • Referral Pathways & Emergency Response
  • Birth Debriefing Support for Doulas
  • Case Examples & Discussion

Built Especially For You

This training was created for doulas and birth workers who regularly witness the emotional realities of the postpartum period and want to feel more confident recognizing when extra support may be needed.

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postpartum Doulas

Supporting families in the tender weeks after after birth

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Birth Doulas

Walking with clients through labor and delivery

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Lactation Professionals

Caring for feeding journeys and the hearts behind them

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Childbirth Educators

Preparing parents with knowledge and confidence

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Community Health and Perinatal Support Pros

All who hold space for new families

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Mental Health Clinicians

Exploring birth work and perinatal care

Meet Your Teacher

Shauna Rich, MSW, LISW

Shauna Rich is a perinatal mental health therapist, co-founder of Mother Rising, and longtime advocate for birth & families.

Her work focuses on perinatal anxiety, OCD, birth trauma, matrescence, and helping parents build sustainable support and community during the perinatal period.

She is passionate about bridging the gap between mental health education and the real-life experiences doulas witness every day.

Specialties: Perinatal Mental Health, Birth Work
Role: Perinatal mental health therapist and co-founder of Mother Rising
Why this workshop matters: To equip doulas with compassionate, practical guidance for recognizing concerns, responding well, and connecting families to the right support.

You Might Be Wondering...

“I already know about postpartum anxiety and depression. Will this be too basic?”
This training goes beyond the basics of PPD/PPA. We dive into the nuances of how OCD intrusive thoughts differ from psychotic ones, how birth trauma can look like “just being tired,” and how to use clinical tools like the EPDS in a doula-appropriate way. Even seasoned birth workers leave with new language and frameworks.
“I don't want to overstep my scope of practice.”
This workshop is built around staying firmly within your scope. You'll learn exactly what falls under doula support, what requires a referral, and how to make those referrals feel like care and not abandonment. Knowing more makes your boundaries stronger, not weaker.
“What if I encounter a true emergency?”
We dedicate part of the workshop to postpartum psychosis recognition and emergency response protocols. You'll leave with a clear, calm action plan you can use the moment you need it.
“Is this recorded if I can't attend live?”
Yes. All registered participants receive access to the recording and downloadable resources, including the EPDS screening tool and a referral pathway guide.
Will I earn CEU credit?
At this time CEU credit is not available. 
Workshop Investment
$55
One-time payment · 90-minute live training
✓ Live 90-minute trauma-informed training
✓ EPDS screening tool 
✓ Case examples & discussion
✓ Recording & resource downloads
✓ Certificate of completion

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Become the doula who knows what to do — and who to call — when a family needs more than reassurance. Register below.

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