Tune In for PMHI's September 2026 Webinar
Thursday, September 17th, 2026 • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM • Irish Time
This 90-minute webinar brings together Orlagh Reid's extensive experience as an IACP accredited psychotherapist with her lived experience as a first time mother of her daughter born with physical and intellectual disabilities. Blending clinical knowledge, current Irish research and personal insight, Orlagh will share how health professionals can sensitivity and compassionately support parents through one of the most significant transitions they may ever experience.
The webinar focuses on 'bridging the perinatal into the postnatal phase', recognising that while pregnancy is often centred on healthy outcomes, there is rarely discussion about the possibility of disability and lifelong conditions. Participants will be invited to consider how these realities might be acknowledged with sensitivity, warmth and compassion and fostering psychological preparedness and a holistic approach to maternal mental mental health.
The session will explore the emotional impact of a newborn diagnosis, the role of therapeutic presence, and how professionals can create safe spaces where mothers, partners and families feel heard, supported and empowered.
Above all, the webinar highlights a simple but powerful message: parents do not need professionals who have all the answers—they need professionals who are willing to walk alongside them with empathy, confidence and hope.
Thursday, September 17th, 2026 • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM • Irish Time
Register Here
Why This Training Matters
Pregnancy is most often framed around healthy outcomes. Rarely is space made for the possibility of disability, lifelong conditions, or the profound shift in expectations that can follow a newborn diagnosis. For perinatal professionals, this gap matters enormously. Parents navigating this transition need practitioners who are not just clinically equipped but emotionally present — willing to walk alongside them with empathy, confidence, and hope, even without all the answers.
What You'll Learn:
How to bridge the perinatal and postnatal phases when a disability diagnosis changes everything
The emotional impact of receiving a newborn or infant disability diagnosis on mothers, partners, and families
How to acknowledge these realities with sensitivity, warmth, and compassion
The role of therapeutic presence in creating genuinely safe spaces for parents
How to foster psychological preparedness and a holistic approach to maternal mental health
Practical strategies for supporting parents to feel heard, supported, and empowered
How to hold hope and offer meaningful support without needing to have all the answers
Insights from current Irish research and lived parental experience
Meet Your Instructor!
Orlagh Reid, MIACP
Orlagh Reid is a qualified professional Personal & Business Coach, Counselling Psychotherapist, Clinical Sexology Psychotherapist, Addiction and Recovery Counsellor and Fertility Counsellor located in Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
She is also a health, positive psychology and wellbeing writer.
Her private practice is primarily online, providing online therapy and coaching to clients in Ireland and worldwide.
She has been an accredited member of the Irish Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists (IACP) since 2015. Orlagh also provides Health Professionals Business Coaching to Psychotherapists and Health Professionals to build, grow and expand their private practice and reputation in Ireland.
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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.
