I hold a Maternal Mental Health Certificate through Postpartum Support International (PSI)

Featured Member of PSI
http://www.postpartum.net/psi-blog/dr-kendra-flores-carter/

Capstone I
Field Practicum
Counseling Psychology
Marriage Family Therapy
Foundations of Micro Practice

Research and Publication Interests
Student Engagement- Decreasing Anxiety Symptoms among students to Increase Student Engagement in the Classroom Setting
Perinatal Health and Wellness- Exploring the Knowledge Of Maternal Mental Health among Women of Color
Mental Health and Wellness-Exploring Interventions that Influence Attitudes towards People of Color Seeking Mental Health Services.
Maternal Child Health-Impact of Anxiety and Depression Symptoms on the fetus and infant
Mindfulness-Mindfulness Mediation and Reduction of Anxiety and Depression Symptoms
Immigration and Deportation-Immigrant Families and the Development of Depression and Anxiety Symptoms as it relates to Deportation

California State University, San Bernardino

Bucchio, Justin, Nikki Jones, and Kendra Flores-Carter. "Support Groups for Parents Experiencing Perinatal Loss." International Journal of Childbirth Education 33.3 (2018).
Article Link
http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/1479601

Flores-Carter. Black Women and Postpartum Wellness: You Are Not Alone." In R. McGee, #Fierce Feminism: Women in the 21st Century (pp.95-102). An interdisciplinary Approach.
Book Link
https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/fierce-feminism-women-21st-century-interdisciplinary-approach

Media Publications
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Receives Two Awards (2018)
http://grandterrace.citynewsgroup.com/articles/arrowhead-regional-medical-center-receives-two-awards

ARMC Employee Recognized For Work on Maternal Depression (2016)
http://colton.citynewsgroup.com/articles/3324c5ed98c98e38bde08d57bfa3ad70

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Employee Is Recognized For Her Work on Maternal Depression (2016)
http://www.westsidestorynewspaper.com/arrowhead-regional-medical-center-employee-is-recognized-for-her-work-on-maternal-depression/
http://colton.citynewsgroup.com/articles/3324c5ed98c98e38bde08d57bfa3ad70

ARMC Post-Partum Support Group Provides Counseling, Discussions, Resources (2015)
http://www.citynewsgroup.com/articles/a079054a729e97fee287912d1f879f06

Support Group Information (2014)
http://www.postpartum.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Post-Partum-Support-Flyer-moms-and-dads.pdf

The University of Tennessee College of Social Work Celebrates 75th Anniversary by Honoring 75 Social Workers Whose Efforts Advance the 12 Challenges for Social Work
Kendra Flores-Carter, Honoree #17 for Grand Challenge of Social Work #1: "Ensuring Healthy Development for Mothers, Babies, and Youth"
http://www.csw.utk.edu/about/75-grand-challenge.htm

Podcast Interview
Caribbean Mothers and Perinatal Mental Health
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S88dhdIiKNo

Conference Presentations
Imagine Me Conference 2018
Enhancing Maternal Mental Health Care in a Hospital Setting
https://www.imaginemeconf.com/imagine-me-speakers-2018/

Postpartum Support International Conference 2018
Barriers and Maternal Mental Health Concerns in a Primary Care Setting
http://www.postpartum.net/professionals/psi-annual-conference/program-information/breakout-sessions/

San Bernardino County Children's Network Maternal Mental Health Training
African-American mothers and Maternal Mental Health
http://wp.sbcounty.gov/dbh/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/MMH062017.pdf

San Bernardino County Children's Network Conference
Effective Collaboration Improving Maternal Mental Health

Saint George Parish

Inland Empire Maternal Mental Health Collaborative- Co Chair
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center- Member
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Pi Sigma Omega Chapter-Active Graduate Member
Saint Catherine of Siena Parish School-PTG Member and Social Media Specialist
Caribbean Moms Network-Founder and CEO
The Janet Don't Cry Foundation-Non-Profit Founder

Traveling to Belize with Family
Volunteering and Community Service

Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work." Deuteronomy 15:10.

I believe in heavy student involvement in the classroom and community. Hands on experiences results in better learning and application of Social Work Theories and Evidence Based Practice.