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Tips for a Mindful Festive Season!

| View in browser   Welcome to November!   As the festive season begins we're excited to connect with loved ones and enjoy special activities, but we are also reminded that it can be a difficult time to work through grief, loss, or anxiety.    It is important to slow down, connect with your needs, and make space to process complex emotions that may arise during the holiday season. Some helpful questions to ask yourself may be: Is this tradition draining or energizing? What parts of my to-do list are self-imposed? How am I making time and space for myself today? How can I ask for help today? What does this holiday mean to me personally? What would help me be more present today/this week/this month? For more, these resources can help you navigate the holidays: How to Survive the Holidays During Infertility Managing the Winter Blues Family Gatherings and Infertility How Can I Stop My Racing Thoughts?   At Seleni, we're grateful for our team of talented and caring clinicians, committed staff, invaluable partner organizations, and YOU — the community that values supporting mothers, wants to get real about mental health, and thinks no one should have to navigate their birthing years alone. We wish you a healthy start to the holiday season!     Giving Season @ Seleni Seleni x Crayola Flowers Looking for a way to infuse more meaning into your gift-giving this holiday season? Seleni has partnered with Crayola Flowers to offer fresh flowers shipped directly to your loved ones (or yourself!)    Crayola Flowers works directly with growers, and a portion of your order will support Seleni's mission of making maternal mental health a worldwide priority.  Send Flowers Today Giving Tuesday @ Seleni    Seleni's goal of making maternal mental health an accessible, global priority continues to expand, and we need your help.    As a mental health advocate, you have the opportunity to help us expand our community of trained professionals, reach new groups in need, and provide scholarships to early-career professionals and students.   What we do wouldn't be possible without you. Thank you for your commitment to maternal mental health, and helping us change the lives of mothers and children everywhere! Take Action Today Here's how you can help this November:   Give - make a tax-deductible donation to help us destigmatize and combat maternal mental health conditions.   Connect - introduce our work with your community by sharing our newsletter and Instagram, or connect with us on LinkedIn.   Share - Do you have work we can amplify, or want to share your thoughts about maternal mental health with us? Email us at programs@seleni.org and connect with us on social media.   November Insights   Doula Access Expands in New York State   Beginning in January, more New Yorkers will have access to doula support during pregnancy, thanks to new legislation that establishes Medicaid reimbursement for doula services.    According to the American Pregnancy Association, studies show that having a doula as a member of the birth team decreases the overall cesarean rate by 50 percent, and the length of labor by 25 percent.   Read more about the new bill here! November Mental Health News   November is a busy time for mental health awareness-building! This month, we're acknowledging:  National Stress Awareness Day (Nov. 1) Native American Heritage Month Transgender Awareness Week (Nov. 13-19) Giving Tuesday (November 28) Early Childhood Mental Health Awareness Month Keep Your PMH-C Certification Up-to-Date Seleni’s 6-hour Black Perinatal Mental Health training is now approved by PSI for the CE renewals of PMH-C’s! To keep your Certification in Perinatal Mental Health up-to-date, you need to submit 12 CE hours in perinatal mental health every 2 years.   This course, which contributes to your hourly requirement, provides the knowledge and tools you need to provide culturally sensitive, respectful, and mindful care to effectively support the Black birthing community. Support and advocate for your clients as they navigate the perinatal period!  Current Offers   Spanish Training Opportunity from Postpartum Support International   We are excited to share the news that Postpartum Support International is offering upcoming two trainings in Spanish! 2-Day Components of Care: December 6-7  Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy: December 8th For more information or to register, visit PSI en español. Free Lesson for Healthcare Professionals: Cultural Humility & Black Perinatal Health   40% of Black women experience maternal mental health challenges - nearly twice the rate of all women.   This free lesson from Seleni's full-length online course, the Black Perinatal Mental Health Training, helps equip clinicians to provide culturally sensitive, respectful, and mindful care to Black birthing individuals and families. Enroll for Free Here 30% off Seleni Courses!   In the spirit of giving season, we're excited to offer 30% off our library of accredited online courses from 11/20 - 11/26!   Use code GRATEFUL30 at checkout to save on any of our trainings: Perinatal Loss and Grief Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders Black Maternal Mental Health Adolescent Perinatal Mental Health: PMADs The Expectant Therapist Start Learning Today 📣 Sneak Peek 📣 Complex Conversations in Healthcare: Communicating Effectively with Patients and Families   Research shows that 91% of healthcare professionals perceived delivering bad news as a very important skill, but only 40% felt they had the training to effectively deliver such news.   Dr. Christiane Manzella, PhD, is the lead educator in our newest course "Complex Conversations in Healthcare: Communicating Effectively with Patients and Families".   Hear her introduce the course and why it's important for healthcare professionals all entry points of care.   Stay tuned for pre-sale deals on this invaluable training in December! Thank you for your continued support of maternal & family mental wellbeing!   Connect with us @selenidotorg, request an appointment, or learn more about training.    With care,  Seleni Institute   Did someone forward this email to you? Sign up for news from Seleni. FOR MORE INFORMATION Please visit our website to learn more about our services. CONTACT US Call our office at 212-939-7200 or email us at info@seleni.org. PARTNERSHIPS Email us at programs@seleni.org if you or an organization you know is interested in partnering with us. Seleni Institute, 122 East 64th Street, Suite 1R, New York, NY 10065, United States, 212-939-7200 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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