Perinatal OCD Versus Postpartum Psychosis: Recognition, Risk, and Response

Expert Training with Gaby Beaujeu, PMH-C Certified Psychotherapist

The Perinatal Mental Health Institute presents this essential 90-minute training on distinguishing perinatal OCD from postpartum psychosis, led by Gaby Beaujeu, PMH-C certified psychotherapist at Mindful Roots Counselling with a clinical background in community mental health and early-intervention psychosis services.

Why This Training Matters:

Perinatal OCD and postpartum psychosis can both involve distressing thoughts related to infant harm, yet they differ significantly in presentation, risk, and treatment. Misidentification can lead to unnecessary fear, delayed care, or missed psychiatric emergencies. This training equips clinicians with practical, evidence-based strategies for telling the two conditions apart and responding with clarity and confidence.

What You'll Learn:

✨ How to distinguish perinatal OCD from postpartum psychosis through assessment of insight, reality testing, symptom presentation, and risk factors

✨ The clinical features of each condition, including intrusive thoughts, compulsions, delusions, hallucinations, and mood symptoms

✨ How to differentiate ego-dystonic obsessions from psychotic beliefs

✨ How to conduct appropriate risk assessments and determine the most suitable level of care

✨ Common diagnostic pitfalls in perinatal OCD and postpartum psychosis

✨ Strategies for reducing stigma around disclosure of intrusive thoughts

✨ Evidence-based treatment approaches for both conditions

✨ How to respond confidently to patient disclosures and facilitate timely, appropriate interventionTraining Format:

This recorded 90-minute webinar includes comprehensive teaching, illustrative case examples, and practical guidance. The training balances theoretical understanding with real-world application.

Who This Training Is For:

This session is valuable for all perinatal professionals, including:

🌿 Mental health practitioners

🌿 Midwives and doulas

🌿 Obstetricians and medical professionals

🌿 Fertility specialists

🌿 Lactation consultants

🌿 Perinatal support workers

🌿 Anyone working with the perinatal population

About Your Instructor:

Gaby Beaujeu is a PMH-C certified psychotherapist at Mindful Roots Counselling. Her clinical background includes community mental health, early-intervention psychosis services, and clinical research into first-episode psychosis and improved clinical outcomes. She currently works in private practice supporting individuals and couples across the perinatal period, alongside delivering training and workshops on perinatal mental health across community, university, and clinical settings.

What's Included:

✔️ 90-minute recorded training

✔️ Certificate of attendance

✔️ Lifetime access to the recording

✔️ Resource recommendations

✔️ Practical implementation guidance

Enhance your ability to provide compassionate, effective support for clients experiencing perinatal loss. This training will help you develop the confidence to navigate these difficult conversations and provide the support your clients truly need during a profoundly challenging time.