Suicide Risk Assessment, Intervention, and Treatment (SRAIT): Suicide Risk Assessment for Postpartum Women
As a part of its Innovations in Counseling series, the NBCC Foundation invites you to a free webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, from 1–2 pm EST. Live webinars are available at no cost, and documentation of 1 clock hour of continuing education is available for registrants who attend the full webinar.
Suicide is a leading yet underrecognized cause of maternal mortality. Postpartum women experience unique biological, psychological, and social stressors that may increase their risk, yet routine assessments often overlook warning signs specific to this population. This 1-hour live presentation will explore evidence-based strategies for suicide risk assessment in postpartum women, highlight postpartum-specific vulnerabilities, and introduce practical approaches for clinicians to implement in real-world settings. The session will provide tools for both early identification and referral.
Participants will be able to:
- identify postpartum-specific risk factors (e.g., intrusive thoughts, bonding difficulties).
- create clear referral pathways for women identified as moderate-to-high risk.
- access various standardized assessment tools to assess suicidal risk in postpartum women.
S. Anandavalli,
PhD, NCC, LPC, CCTP
S. Anandavalli (she/her), PhD, NCC, LPC, CCTP, is an award-winning, nationally recognized trauma-informed Mental Health Counselor, Counselor Educator, and global mental health expert with over a decade of experience in clinical practice, research, and professional training. She serves as Clinical Faculty at Southern New Hampshire University and provides advanced clinical trainings for mental health professionals across the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and India. She is also involved in the training and mentorship of doctoral students at Oregon State University.
Dr. Anandavalli is the founder and owner of Soulfulness Counseling, LLC, a private practice specializing in trauma-informed care for women impacted by early childhood adversity. Her clinical and scholarly work centers on maternal mental health and trauma.
A recognized leader and change agent within the Counseling profession, Dr. Anandavalli has led multiple grant-funded research initiatives and has published in leading peer-reviewed Counseling and interdisciplinary journals. She currently serves as an Associate Editor for The Professional Counselor, the flagship journal of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).
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