FamilyWell PBHC Community Impact Scholarship
The people already doing the work deserve the tools to go further.
This Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re proud to launch the FamilyWell PBHC Community Impact Scholarship, an investment in the individuals already showing up for families during one of the most critical windows of care.
Across communities, around the world, there are people quietly changing outcomes in perinatal mental health, supporting, advocating, listening, and leading.
This scholarship exists to recognize that work and help expand it.
Course Offerings
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Perinatal Behavioral Health Coaching Certification (PBHC)
FamilyWell’s Perinatal Behavioral Health Coaching Certification equips parents, doulas, lactation consultants, social workers, birth workers, and other non-medical professionals with education and evidence-based strategies to support pregnant and new parents through mental health coaching, including principles of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), risk factors, screening, intervention, and treatment options.
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Peri/Menopause Behavioral Health Certification (MBHC)
FamilyWell’s Peri/Menopause Behavioral Health Certification provides professionals with the knowledge and evidence-based strategies needed to support women navigating the emotional challenges of perimenopause and menopause. The program includes education on pelvic floor, libido and sexual desire, nutrition, hormonal, and body image changes, along with training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and specialized coaching techniques tailored for this population.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The FamilyWell Academy welcomes both licensed clinicians and non-licensed professionals. Many doulas, lactation consultants, social workers, and other birth workers enroll in our Perinatal Behavioral Health Certification (PBHC) to deepen their expertise in perinatal mental health. This training equips them with the knowledge and tools to confidently screen for and triage Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), expanding their impact within the communities they support.
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Completing a FamilyWell certification does not guarantee a position with our organization, but it’s an excellent way for us to get to know your skills, passion, and commitment to women’s mental health. Graduates are encouraged to apply for open roles that match their experience. You can explore current opportunities and application instructions on our careers page: familywellhealth.com/careers
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CE and CME credits are not yet available, but they will be soon. We're in the process of expanding our accreditation so licensed clinicians can earn continuing education as part of their FamilyWell Academy experience. Want to be the first to know when credits launch? Sign up for Academy updates here.
Have other questions? Contact academy@familywellhealth.com or
