Tune In for PMHI's April 2026 Webinar
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM • Irish Time
Health anxiety is more common than you might think during the perinatal period, often manifesting as excessive worry about yours or your baby's health and wellbeing. This 90-minute training will explore the prevalence of health anxiety in this population and examine key risk factors, including previous trauma, pregnancy complications, and pre-existing anxiety disorders.
You will learn evidence-based screening approaches and how to identify common presentations. Through case examples and interactive discussion, you'll develop skills to differentiate health anxiety from appropriate medical vigilance during this vulnerable time.
This training equips perinatal providers with essential knowledge and practical skills to recognize and support clients experiencing health anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum. You'll gain practical tools including validation techniques, psychoeducation strategies, and appropriate referral pathways, along with familiarity with effective top down and bottom up treatment modalities. This includes cognitive-behavioral approaches and exposure-based interventions and somatic approaches tailored to the perinatal context.
By the end of this session, perinatal providers across disciplines will feel more confident recognizing health anxiety and equipped to offer compassionate, evidence-informed support during the transition to parenthood.
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM • Irish Time
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Why This Training Matters
Health anxiety is more common than you might think during the perinatal period, often manifesting as excessive worry about your or your baby's health and well-being. Yet distinguishing appropriate medical vigilance from anxiety requiring intervention can be challenging during this vulnerable time. This training provides the knowledge and tools to recognize and support clients experiencing this often-overlooked condition.
What You'll Learn:
Prevalence of health anxiety in the perinatal population
Key risk factors including previous trauma and pregnancy complications
Evidence-based screening approaches and common presentations
Differentiating health anxiety from appropriate medical vigilance
Practical validation techniques and psychoeducation strategies
Top-down approaches including cognitive-behavioral and exposure-based interventions
Bottom-up somatic approaches tailored to the perinatal context
Appropriate referral pathways for specialized support
Meet Your Instructor!
Michelle Flynn,
MIACP
Michelle Flynn is a fully qualified, IACP accredited Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. She is the founder of An Croí Beag Psychotherapy.
Michelle holds a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy as well as a Higher Diploma in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and a level 9 Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health.
Michelle has additional training in Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Somatic Experiencing, and Parent-Infant mental health.
She enjoys works with a wide range of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and trauma. As a mum of three herself, Michelle has a particular interest working with perinatal mental health, postnatal depression, traumatic births, perinatal loss, and anxiety. Michelle has extensive experience working with parents on all aspects of parenthood and relationships.
Alongside her private practice Michelle regularly teachers on Psychotherapy training programmes and has made a number of appearances on podcasts and radio.
In her private time, Michelle enjoys being in the sea, yoga and generally being outdoors with her family.
Join the PMHI Community Hub
Where Perinatal Providers Connect & Grow
€19/month gives you:
Attend ALL monthly webinars (with 90-day recording access)
Monthly peer consultation groups
Discussion boards & a treasure trove of resources
Discounts on all other PMHI trainings
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I can't attend the live webinar?
Don't worry! When you purchase a live webinar, you'll also automatically receive access to the recording once it is available. This allows you to watch at your convenience if you can't attend live or want to review the content.
If you are a PMHI Community Hub member, you will be automatically invited to attend all live webinars. If you are not able to attend live, each webinar recording is available to you through your membership for 3 months after it was recorded.
Will I receive CPD credits for attending?
You'll receive a certificate of attendance for each webinar, which you can use for your continuing professional development records. The certificate includes the webinar title, presenter, date, and duration.
How do I join the live webinar?
After registration, you'll receive an email with all the details and a Zoom link. We'll also send reminder emails closer to the event date. Simply click the link at the scheduled time to join.
Is there a discount for purchasing multiple webinars?
The most cost-effective way to access multiple webinars is through our PMHI Community Hub membership. For €19/month, you get access to all upcoming monthly webinars plus any recorded webinars from the previous 90 days. You'll also get additional benefits like peer consultation groups and resource libraries.
What technology do I need to participate?
You'll need a device with internet access and the ability to run Zoom. While you can join from any device, a larger screen is recommended for viewing presentation slides. A microphone is helpful for the Q&A portion but not required, as you can also submit questions via chat.
Are the webinars interactive?
Yes! Each webinar includes time for Q&A with the presenter. You can submit questions via the chat function or use your microphone to ask directly during the designated Q&A period. Some presenters also welcome questions ahead of time and when they do, we'll send an email with a form to submit your questions before the event.
What level of expertise is required to benefit from these webinars?
Our webinars are designed to be accessible to professionals at all levels while still providing valuable insights for experienced practitioners. Each webinar description includes information about the intended audience to help you choose the most relevant sessions.
Can I share my registration with colleagues?
Each registration provides access for a single viewer. We appreciate your understanding that sharing access with others impacts our ability to continue providing quality education.
