Maternal Rage: Implications & Interventions
June 24, 2025 with Nicole McNelis, M.Ed., NCC, LPC, PMH-C
Course Description
Maternal Rage is gaining recognition as a presenting issue in the perinatal period and beyond (Billotte Verhoff et al., 2023). In this course, the clinical implications of maternal rage and evidence-based interventions to address maternal rage will be discussed. This course delves into the phenomenon of maternal rage, exploring its relationship with common perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (Tobe et al., 2020).
Participants will gain an understanding of how rage manifests during the perinatal period through the lens of The Stages of Maternal Rage (Ou et al., 2022). Participants will learn to identify key triggers of maternal rage – including compromised needs and violated expectations (Ou et al., 2022). Societal and cultural factors that impact the experience of maternal rage will also be examined. While emphasizing practical, evidence-based interventions, this course equips professionals with tools to effectively address maternal rage.
The intervention framework includes cognitive strategies and somatic techniques (Dubin, 2023; Lockman, 2019; Ou et al., 2022). Systemic interventions and overcoming barriers to effective treatment are also addressed. Attendees will leave the session with a robust toolkit for supporting their perinatal clients. This engaging and informative session bridges the gap between theory and practice, empowering practitioners to confidently navigate the complexity of maternal rage.
Registration Deadline: June 23, 2025
This course takes place live on Zoom. Check out this link for Zoom requirements.
For more information on our work at The Touchstone Institute, visit our website.
Note on Accessibility:
We include captions in all of our live and self-paced trainings. If there is anything else you need to make our trainings accessible to you, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We recognize that every person has access needs and we are happy to do everything we can to meet yours.
Instructor
Nicole McNelis, M.Ed., NCC, LPC, PMH-C
[email protected]
Nicole McNelis is a licensed mental health therapist and perinatal mental health counseling specialist. She is the founder of an award-winning counseling private practice in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Passionate about supporting individuals through life transitions both big and small, Nicole helps her clients move through the overwhelm and exhaustion of juggling it all – all the time.
Nicole has been featured as a mental health expert in print publications, online media, books, and podcasts. Serving as a Subject Matter Expert and Conference Presenter for Postpartum Support International, Nicole is honored to serve the perinatal mental health community.
For more information on Nicole and her practice, visit www.nicolemcnelis.com.
Course Curriculum
About this course
- $75 - $125
- June 24, 2025, 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST
- 2 CEs (see below for specific approvals)
More about our pricing:
We offer tiered pricing for all of our trainings in order to make our courses accessible to as many practitioners as possible. If you are unsure which tier of payment is right for your financial situation, please read through our FAQ section below or visit our website.
Please reach out to us at [email protected] if you are interested in a multi-month payment plan. We are always happy to create a custom payment plan to make it more feasible for everyone to participate in our courses.
Timed Course Agenda
All times are listed in Eastern Time
Introduction: Supports Learning Objective #1 20 minutes of presentation time
- Content & Topic Overview, Disclosures
- Discussion: What is Maternal Rage
- Learn how to define Maternal Rage in clinical terms
Clinical Presentation: Supports Learning Objective #2 & #3, 20 minutes of presentation time
- Identify how maternal rage presents in maternal mental health settings and in the postpartum population
- Examine the role of guilt & shame in Maternal Rage
- Examine the role of societal expectations for mothers on maternal rage
- Examine how factors including race, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, gender, and environmental and systemic issues all impact the presenting issue of maternal rage
The Stages of Maternal Rage: Supports Learning Objective #2 20 minutes of presentation time
- Explore the Stages of Maternal Rage.
Interventions: Supports Learning Objective #3 20 minutes of presentation time
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Review evidence-based and research-backed interventions for maternal rage
- Individual Interventions
- Systemic Interventions
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Barriers to Interventions
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Overcoming Barriers to Treatment
Case Studies: Supports Learning Objective #3 20 minutes of presentation time
Utilize interactive Case Studies to model interventions and treatment plans for Maternal Rage.
Question & Answer Period 20 minutes of presentation time
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Define the concept of Maternal Rage
- Identify how Maternal Rage presents in a clinical setting
- Examine the role of societal expectations for mothers on Maternal Rag
- Apply evidence-based clinical interventions for working with the presenting issue of Maternal Rage in the perinatal population
Continuing Education Credits
Participation in all training sessions and submission of a course evaluation is required to receive a CE certificate for this course. Course evaluations are made available after all live sessions have been completed within the course portal. After completing the evaluation, participants will be able to submit a request for their CE certificate. This training offers 2 CE credits.
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It is your responsibility to verify CE coverage in your State or Province.
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The Touchstone Institute for Perinatal Training is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Touchstone Institute for Perinatal Training maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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The Touchstone Institute for Perinatal Training, Inc. has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7346. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Touchstone Institute for Perinatal Training, Inc. is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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The Touchstone Institute for Perinatal Training, [provider number:1876], is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: [1/19/2025-1/19/2028]. Social workers completing this course receive 2 continuing education credits.
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This course is approved by Postpartum Support International (PSI) for continuing education towards obtaining and maintaining the PMH-C
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Generative Access tier right for me?
Select this tier if you: Own the home you live in (even with a mortgage); live in a two-income household; have investments, retirement accounts, or inherited money; travel recreationally; have access to family money and resources in times of need; work part-time by choice, etc.
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Is the Sustaining Access tier right for me?
Select this tier if you: Have income available for recreational activities (going out to dinner, movies, concerts etc.); have consistent work compensated at a median income rate based on your region; pay rent that is not more than 25% of your monthly household income; do not own your own home, etc.
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Is the Supported Access tier right for me?
Select this tier if you: Are a graduate student paying tuition; have major medical expenses not covered by insurance; have been denied work, or experience discrimination related to ableism, racism, sexism, gender discrimination or other forms of oppression; are eligible for public assistance; have immigration-related expenses; have ever been denied work due to incarceration history; are supporting adult children, extended family members in need or have other adult dependents; are an elder with limited financial support; are primarily working in a setting with under-resourced populations and your income reflects this work, etc.
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Are there payment plan options available?
Yes! We are happy to work with you to create a payment plan that fits your needs. Please reach out to us over email with a brief description of the length of the plan that you are interested in using to pay for this course: [email protected].
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How can I learn more about your pricing?
Please visit our website for more information on our approach to pricing our trainings: www.touchstoneinstitute.org/pricing.
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What is your refund policy?
More than 14 days notice is required for a full refund minus 7% administrative fee. Cancellations made within 14 days of training are eligible for a 50% refund or full transfer to another training within The Touchstone Institute. Only 1 transfer to another training is allowed. If you can not attend the transferred training your fee will be forfeited. No-shows are not eligible for a refund or transfer. Exceptions to this policy are limited to medically documented circumstances or family bereavements. Failure to attend without prior notification (no-shows) will not qualify for a refund.
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