Fertility and Mental Health 101:
Summer Intensive Certification Training Program
July 7 and 14, 2026 at 7 pm-9:15 pm ET.
During this training program, BRIA experts will help you advance your knowledge and confidence in supporting clients through the clinical and psychological aspects of fertility. You will leave better equipped to assess and manage the complex mental health needs of those going through the fertility process.
Who should take this course: Social workers, psychologists, registered psychotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, MDs, and any other healthcare provider who is interested in expanding their practice to include clients who are struggling to conceive.
What’s In It For You?
Expand your knowledge and client base: Increase your confidence in caring for individuals and couples through the vulnerable fertility journey.
Receive a “practice-ready” toolkit: Walk away with curated resources, clinical tools and strategies you can implement in your practice.
Direct access to leading experts: Benefit from live Q&A with experts in the field of fertility clinical care, ethical fertility decision-making, and fertility counselling and mental health care.
Connection with a community: Join a network of like-minded clinicians who share your passion for reproductive mental health.
A Fertility and Mental Health Certification badge: Earn a digital credential to showcase your expertise on your website and LinkedIn, signaling to clients/patients and referrers that you are a trusted provider.
What You Will Learn
Session 1: July 7, 2026 (7 – 9:15 pm ET)
- Fertility Options 101: Learn the foundations of fertility care and gain a better understanding of fertility methods such as IUI, IVF, egg freezing, and genetic testing.
- Implications Counselling: Many fertility clinics require a consultation for those using 3rd party reproductive services (donor egg/sperm/embryo, surrogacy). Learn all about implications counselling for clients and report writing for clinics.
Session 2: July 14, 2026 (7 – 9:15 pm ET)
- Ethical decision-making: Using case examples, learn practical skills to help your clients make difficult decisions about fertility issues, such as “when do I stop trying?”, “do I want another child?”, and “should I use a gestational carrier?”
- Mental health concerns in fertility: Learn about the biopsychosocial impact on the individual and couple, language to use/avoid, when to consider referring to an MD, and safety of antidepressants when trying to conceive.
Don’t Miss Your Chance–Sign Up Today!
Registration is simple and takes two quick steps:
Step 1:
Complete this registration form with your information.
(Please only complete the form if you plan to attend.)
Step 2:
Submit your payment.
Canadians ($550 CAD): Send an e-transfer to hello@betterbria.com.
Americans ($550 USD): Pay by credit card using this link.
Please email hello@betterbria.com with any questions.
We look forward to seeing you in July!
