PSI Perinatal Mental Health Certification Exam ||
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interpersonal therapy (IPT) - ANSWER -modifies disrupted
relationships or expectations. Is based in attachment theory,
validated, time limited therapy, 1216 weeks, IPT-P for perinatal
depression, goal of treatment is symptom relief and
reintegration
IPT strategies - ANSWER -teach communications skills
(improve communication to get one's needs met), development
a social support network, role-playing, conjoint sessions
IPT target areas - ANSWER -1.grief-what have I lost
loss of old role, poor adaptation to new role, rejection of new
life. identify feelings and normalize experiences
2.where am I now identify psychosocial and psychological
changes, acquire new coping skills, develop new
attachment and social support networks
3. what do I need
interpersonal role
disputes.
modify communication, reevaluate expectations in relationship,
effectively communicate needs to others.
,IPT-P - ANSWER -initial phase: diagnose, conduct a
formal interpersonal inventory-social, financial, emotional
identify target areas, set treatment goals
middle phase-interpersonal skill development, new emotional
equilibrium, encourage affective communication, identify
losses, identify conflicts in maternal role,
final phase-termination, discuss end of treatment, affirm all that
has been learned, reinforce independent competence in
recognizing and overcoming depression.
attachment and infant mental health - ANSWER -how baby is
emotionally and physically attached to their caregiver,
caregiver helps to regulate the baby's response to
threat/anxiety, if caregiver is depressed or disregulated, they
may not be able to meet the baby's emotional needs in a
consistent way-poor infant development
types of attachment - ANSWER -secure-baby uses parent as
secure base, can
be soothed, can be
independent
insecure-avoidant, ambivalent,
disorganized
prevalence of attachment types -
ANSWER -secure-60-75%
avoidant-15-
25%
, ambivalent-10-
15%
disorganized-less
than 14%
disorganize in up to 62% in depressed mothers
and 82% of maltreated infants
Infant Mental Health - ANSWER -"The developing capacity of
the child from birth through 3 years of age to experience,
regulate and express emotions; form close and secure
interpersonal relationships; and explore the environment and
learn—all in the context of family, community and cultural
expectations for young children."
promoting positive attachment - ANSWER -support
and intervention,
assessing disruption in bonding and
attachment
evidence based approaches to facilitate secure
attachments.
Impact of poor bonding and attachment - ANSWER -
dysregulated sensitivity
and responses, mother self criticism, avoidance of
connection, anxious
mothering, isolation from
social support
Most Recent Exam 2026--2027 Actual Complete
Real Exam Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Already Graded A+ |
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interpersonal therapy (IPT) - ANSWER -modifies disrupted
relationships or expectations. Is based in attachment theory,
validated, time limited therapy, 1216 weeks, IPT-P for perinatal
depression, goal of treatment is symptom relief and
reintegration
IPT strategies - ANSWER -teach communications skills
(improve communication to get one's needs met), development
a social support network, role-playing, conjoint sessions
IPT target areas - ANSWER -1.grief-what have I lost
loss of old role, poor adaptation to new role, rejection of new
life. identify feelings and normalize experiences
2.where am I now identify psychosocial and psychological
changes, acquire new coping skills, develop new
attachment and social support networks
3. what do I need
interpersonal role
disputes.
modify communication, reevaluate expectations in relationship,
effectively communicate needs to others.
,IPT-P - ANSWER -initial phase: diagnose, conduct a
formal interpersonal inventory-social, financial, emotional
identify target areas, set treatment goals
middle phase-interpersonal skill development, new emotional
equilibrium, encourage affective communication, identify
losses, identify conflicts in maternal role,
final phase-termination, discuss end of treatment, affirm all that
has been learned, reinforce independent competence in
recognizing and overcoming depression.
attachment and infant mental health - ANSWER -how baby is
emotionally and physically attached to their caregiver,
caregiver helps to regulate the baby's response to
threat/anxiety, if caregiver is depressed or disregulated, they
may not be able to meet the baby's emotional needs in a
consistent way-poor infant development
types of attachment - ANSWER -secure-baby uses parent as
secure base, can
be soothed, can be
independent
insecure-avoidant, ambivalent,
disorganized
prevalence of attachment types -
ANSWER -secure-60-75%
avoidant-15-
25%
, ambivalent-10-
15%
disorganized-less
than 14%
disorganize in up to 62% in depressed mothers
and 82% of maltreated infants
Infant Mental Health - ANSWER -"The developing capacity of
the child from birth through 3 years of age to experience,
regulate and express emotions; form close and secure
interpersonal relationships; and explore the environment and
learn—all in the context of family, community and cultural
expectations for young children."
promoting positive attachment - ANSWER -support
and intervention,
assessing disruption in bonding and
attachment
evidence based approaches to facilitate secure
attachments.
Impact of poor bonding and attachment - ANSWER -
dysregulated sensitivity
and responses, mother self criticism, avoidance of
connection, anxious
mothering, isolation from
social support
