Understanding Perinatal Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshop
About
This 5-hour in-person workshop will explore the Integrated Core Needs Approach, a perinatal-focused framework that understands mental health and wellbeing through the lens of core emotional needs. Informed by Attachment Theory, Circle of Security and Schema Therapy, the framework provides clinicians with a practical and accessible way to explore emotional wellbeing, attachment experiences, coping patterns, relationships and parenting experiences during pregnancy and early parenthood. The approach combines a clinical framework with parent-facing resources that support psychoeducation, reflection, formulation and intervention across both face-to-face and telehealth settings.ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Symon Oliveri is an Infant and Perinatal Therapist and an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with almost 20 years of experience supporting families in Australia and internationally. She is the founder of Contigo Child and Family, a specialist perinatal and trauma service dedicated to supporting individuals and families through pregnancy, birth and parenthood. Symon holds a master’s degree in social work. She has completed extensive training in trauma, attachment, infant and perinatal mental health, including advanced training in Circle of Security and Schema Therapy. Symon is deeply passionate about supporting people through the transformative journey of becoming a parent and recognises both the beauty and the challenges of this time. She believes the perinatal period offers a powerful opportunity for healing, growth, and new beginnings
DURATION
• 5-hour workshop
ATTENDEES WILL HAVE ACCESS TO:
• The New Beginnings Digital Library
• Relevant New Beginnings Parent Resources
SUITABLE FOR:
• Perinatal mental health clinicians
• Infant and child mental health practitioners
• Early parenting services
• Family support and intensive family services
• Allied health practitioners
• Mental health practitioners supporting families during pregnancy and early parenthood
• Private practice clinicians working with parents
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Participants will be able to:
• Use the Integrated Core Needs Framework to guide reflection, formulation and intervention with parents.
• Understand perinatal mental health and wellbeing through the lens of core emotional needs.
• Explore the links between attachment experiences, unmet emotional needs, coping patterns and parenting experiences.
• Utilise the Map of Wellbeing and Cups of Wellbeing within therapeutic conversations.
COST
• $75 for AAIMH members
• $195 for non-AAIMH members [not yet an AAIMH member? Visit www.aaimh.org.au to find out how to join]
Date
Friday 16 October 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Tresillian Wollstonecraft
25 Shirley Rd, Wollstonecraft NSW 2065
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Understanding Perinatal Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshop
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