Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings Corp.

What Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings Corp. does

Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings Corp. (CPMHT) is a privately-held Canadian online education company that delivers professional certifications, workshops, and clinical supervision to perinatal mental health practitioners. Founded circa 2019–2020 and operated from Toronto with virtual delivery across Canada, the company serves an inter-professional audience that includes social workers, psychotherapists, clinical psychologists, midwives, nurses, OB/GYNs, doulas, lactation consultants, family doctors, pediatricians, and community coaches. Co-founded by Olivia Scobie (MSW, RSW) and Rita Girn, CPMHT positions itself as a bridge between clinical research, provider knowledge, and client experience in the perinatal mental health field, with an explicit commitment to trauma-sensitive practice, reproductive justice, and equity-oriented care.

The product portfolio centers on five certificate programs — Perinatal Mental Health (CC-PMH), Birth and Reproductive Trauma (CC-BRT), Fertility and Reproductive Mental Health, Perinatal Neuroscience Foundations, and Perinatal Grief and Loss (CC-PGL) — built around a tiered framework spanning Literacy, Competency, and Proficiency designations. Each course includes a proprietary mini-research library and is delivered via a hybrid model combining live cohort sessions on Google Meets with self-paced content hosted on the Teachable LMS. Supporting offerings include standalone workshops (e.g., Intimate Partner Violence training), a self-paced CBT Essentials module, trauma reprocessing training (Flash Technique), peer supervision groups segmented by practitioner experience and identity, and advanced certification supervision. A Canadian Provider Directory of 75+ alumni practitioners functions as a referral marketplace and ecosystem anchor.

CPMHT monetizes through one-time program tuition ranging from $429 to $1,979+HST, recurring peer supervision ($900 per 10-session group) and advanced supervision ($400+HST), plus payment plans, group/organizational discounts, and a 30% student pricing tier. Distribution is exclusively digital: self-serve registration via the cpmht.as.me booking system, organic community channels (Listening Circle, Book Club, Case Consultation Drop-In), and a Provider Directory that channels prospective clients to certified alumni. The company has trained more than 1,500 practitioners since 2020 and remains bootstrapped and founder-owned, with no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or external shareholders.

Name

Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings Corp.

Legal name

Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings Initiative

Website

https://www.canadianperinatalmentalhealthtrainings.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings Corp. (CPMHT) is a privately-held Canadian online education company delivering certifications, workshops, and clinical supervision to perinatal mental health professionals, having trained over 1,500 practitioners since 2020.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Healthcare Education and Certification

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health & Counseling (Social Work, Psychology, Substance Use CE) (EDAAALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ), Education Professionals (Teacher/Administrator CE, CPD) (EDAAALAE)

Keywords

• Perinatal mental health training
• Professional certification programs
• Clinical supervision services
• Continuing education workshops
• Reproductive trauma training

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Professional Development Certificate Programs: Multi-module certificate programs with workshop fees. Programs include Perinatal Mental Health (32 hours + 6 hours supervision), Birth and Reproductive Trauma, Fertility and Reproductive Mental Health, Perinatal Grief and Loss. Participants can register for full programs or individual workshops.
2. Peer Supervision Programs: Ongoing peer supervision groups at $900 per group ($90/session for 10 sessions). Newbie practitioners, BIPOC clinicians, and seasoned practitioner groups available.
3. Advanced Certification Supervision: Certification supervision groups for CC-PMH, CC-BRT, CC-PGL graduates. $400 plus HST for community stream; counselling stream contacted about payment after registration.
4. Self-Paced Learning: CBT Essentials for Perinatal Mental Health course available as self-paced program through Teachable platform at $479 plus HST.
5. Workshops and Training: Single workshops including IPV training at $429 plus HST. Additional workshop offerings through community events section.
6. Scholarships and Community Access: 5% of fees from each course returned to community members through discounts, scholarships, or donations to community-based organizations. Student pricing provides 30% discount for full-time enrolled students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings Corp. (CPMHT) provides online professional education, certificate programs, workshops, and clinical supervision for mental health and allied health professionals working with perinatal populations. Offerings are delivered through a combination of live video workshops and self-paced coursework via the Teachable platform, culminating in credentials such as the Canadian Certified Perinatal Mental Health (CC-PMH), CC-BRT, and CC-PGL designations, supported by ongoing peer supervision and a Canadian Provider Directory.

Product overview

Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings Corp. operates a multi-product educational platform centered on professional certification programs for perinatal mental health practitioners. The core portfolio includes five certificate programs: Perinatal Mental Health (CC-PMH), Birth and Reproductive Trauma (CC-BRT), Fertility and Reproductive Mental Health, Perinatal Neuroscience Foundations, and Perinatal Grief and Loss (CC-PGL). Supporting these are self-paced CBT training, Flash Technique trauma training, peer supervision programs, advanced certification supervision, and community events including workshops, listening circles, case consultations, and a book club. The organization also maintains a Canadian Provider Directory connecting clients with certified practitioners. All programs are delivered online via hybrid live/virtual formats and provide continuing education credits. The company has trained over 1,500 practitioners since 2020.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Perinatal Mental Health Certificate Program (CC-PMH) Comprehensive certification program comprising four 6-hour workshops (32 hours total) plus 6 hours of supervision, leading to the Canadian Certified Perinatal Mental Health (CC-PMH) designation. Covers foundations, assessment, complex issues, and intersectional considerations for mental health professionals working with perinatal populations.
• Birth and Reproductive Trauma Certificate Program (CC-BRT) Certificate program for mental health professionals supporting clients who have experienced birth and reproductive trauma, covering trauma theories, assessment, and healing approaches across four modules.
• Fertility and Reproductive Mental Health Certificate Program 30-hour hybrid program (20 hours live online plus recordings and self-study) supporting mental health professionals in addressing psychological impacts of fertility challenges, reproductive loss, and complex reproductive experiences including LGBTQ+-affirming care.
• Perinatal Neuroscience Foundations Certification (The Neuroscience of Perinatal Mental Health) 2-day live intensive training exploring neurobiological changes during pregnancy and postpartum for birthing and non-birthing parents, led by Dr. Jodi Pawluski and pre-approved for 9 CE hours.
• Perinatal Grief and Loss Certificate Program (CC-PGL) Certification program covering theories of grief, case conceptualization, cultural approaches, indigenous perspectives, and strategies for supporting clients through perinatal loss across four 5-hour modules.
• Untangling Reproductive & Perinatal Trauma: Flash Training Training on the Flash Technique as an early trauma intervention combined with somatic stabilization tools, integrating body-based approaches for trauma reprocessing without requiring specialized EMDR training. Requires accreditation in psychotherapy or current practicum enrollment.
• CBT Essentials for Perinatal Mental Health (Self-Paced) Self-paced online program providing trauma-responsive and culturally sensitive exploration of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for treating perinatal anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts, accessible via Teachable platform.
• Online Peer Supervision Programs Virtual peer supervision groups including programs for new practitioners, BIPOC clinicians, and seasoned practitioners, offering case consultation, self-care support, and resource sharing at $900 per ten-session group.
• Advanced Certification Supervision Supervision groups for graduates of certification programs (CC-PMH, CC-BRT, CC-PGL) to complete their supervision hour requirements, available in community and counselling streams at $400 plus HST.
• Intimate Partner Violence in Perinatal Work Workshop 6-hour individual workshop on intimate partner violence in the perinatal context, designed for focused skill-building for perinatal mental health professionals.
• Canadian Provider Directory Searchable directory of perinatal mental health providers across Canada, filterable by profession category (art therapist, counsellor, doula, psychologist, psychotherapist, social worker, etc.) and location.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5% of course fees committed to community access through discounts, scholarships, or donations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Perinatal Wellbeing OntariominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOlivia Scobie, CPMHT co-founder, supports the student placement program with Perinatal Wellbeing Ontario. Christine Cunningham, CPMHT faculty member, is also the Founder and Executive Director at Perinatal Wellbeing Ontario.
• Birth Mark SupportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGabrielle Griffith, CPMHT faculty member, serves as Program Coordinator for 2SLGBTQIA Family Programming with Birth Mark Support organization.
• medica mondiale, e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational women's rights organization based in Germany. Jennifer Marchand works as trauma trainer and technical advisor, developing and delivering training on trauma sensitivity for health professionals in conflict-affected settings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Postpartum Support International (PSI): PSI is the leading U.S.-based nonprofit providing perinatal mood disorder training, certification (PMH-C), and provider directories. Directly comparable to CPMHT in mission, PMH-C certification parallels CPMHT's CC-PMH credential, though PSI operates at greater scale and U.S. scope.
• Maternal Mental Health Now: A nonprofit focused on improving maternal mental health through training, advocacy, and provider resources. Comparable to CPMHT as a training-and-referral organization targeting the perinatal professional and consumer ecosystem, though U.S.-centric.
• Seleni Institute: New York-based organization providing perinatal and maternal mental health clinical services, professional training, and research. Overlaps with CPMHT on training-for-clinicians and provider education, serving a similar practitioner and family audience.
• 2020 Mom: U.S. nonprofit advancing maternal mental health through policy, training, and provider resources including the Maternal Mental Health Certificate Training. Directly comparable to CPMHT as a certification and training provider, though operating at policy/institutional scale.

Broad incumbents

• PESI (PESI Inc.): Large U.S. continuing education provider offering thousands of mental health, healthcare, and social work CE courses including perinatal topics. A broad incumbent that competes for the same CE budget CPMHT targets, but as part of a much larger portfolio.
• The Marcé Society: International society for perinatal mental health research and clinical practice. Comparable in mission and professional audience, but operates primarily as a research and conference organization rather than a CE provider.
• Zur Institute: Long-running online CE provider for mental health professionals offering courses across women's mental health, reproductive, and perinatal topics. Competes for the same practitioner CE dollar as CPMHT but with a much broader catalog and longer operating history.

Emerging players

• Mother-Baby Bonding Foundation: Smaller organization providing training and resources for perinatal mental health professionals. Comparable niche overlap with CPMHT's specialized training focus though with a narrower clinical orientation.
• MATERNITY (Maternal Mental Health Training Program): Specialized perinatal mental health training provider offering certification for clinicians. Most comparable emerging competitor to CPMHT given similar practitioner-focused, niche specialization and online delivery model.
• The Bloom Foundation: Nonprofit offering perinatal mental health education, training, and clinical resources. Overlaps with CPMHT on training-for-clinicians and community-building missions within a similar practitioner audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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