EMDR With Perinatal Clients

Course Description:

Whether or not EMDR clinicians prefer to work with pregnant and postpartum clients, they may have a pregnant client at some point on their caseload. Without knowing if it’s safe to proceed with standardized EMDR therapy with their client, some clinicians may default to halting treatment or restrict their approach to using only “resourcing” skills. Even therapists who specialize in perinatal mental health may find themselves not knowing how to proceed at times with various clients, with a multitude of clinical choices using EMDR therapy. Understanding how to work with perinatal clients can be important for the benefits of early intervention, supporting secure attachment, decreasing parental distress, and decreasing fears about upcoming births.
This training will explore EMDR therapy from a perinatal mental health lens.  Attendees will be oriented to various nuances of working with perinatal clients, including treating Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, reproductive trauma and loss. EMDR treatment considerations will be discussed throughout all 8 phases of the standardized model.  

From history taking, readiness assessment, case conceptualization, treatment planning, to target identification and beyond, a perinatal mental health lens will be used. Additional clinical considerations will be explored when additional protocols might be warranted. This comprehensive training will equip attendees to hone their craft when working with their own pregnant and postpartum clients.

CE's and Credits:
7 CE Credits (CEs included in course price)
6.5 EMDRIA Credits (Included in course price)

(Please see the CE info section below for information and instructions on how to obtain your CE credits/certificates of attendance)

Intended Audience – Mental Health Clinicians and anyone currently practicing EMDR therapy (psychologists, counselors, social workers, etc.). This course is appropriate for post-doctoral graduates and clinicians with advanced knowledge of various therapeutic treatment modalities and theoretical orientations.

 Only EMDR trained clinicians can obtain EMDRIA Credits. 

Course Outline:

Hour 1-2: Introductions, overview of training objectives and goals, questions. Hour 2-3: Overview of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, reproductive trauma and perinatal onset PTSD. Prevalence rates, themes, and symptoms of reproductive trauma will be discussed. Review of the impact on relationships, attachment, and the disproportionate impact on BIPOC  and LGBTQ+ clients. Discussion of EMDR considerations will be interwoven throughout (target sequencing, treatment planning, identification of negative core belief domains, and case examples will be used)

Hour 3-4: Exploration of the impact of perinatal loss, prevalence rates, themes and symptoms. Discussion of termination and termination for medical reasons (TFMR). Review of barriers, current unique challenges for clients, and the impact on mental health symptoms. Introduction of screening assessment tools and exploration of how utilize these in conjunction with other readiness assessment and treatment planning resources during phases 1 & 2. Discussion of challenging cases and discussion of EMDR considerations will be interwoven throughout this section. 

Hour 4-6: The afternoon goes deeper into exploring EMDR treatment considerations and options for treating reproductive trauma, perinatal PTSD and perinatal loss. Review of various EMDR protocols and further discussion of all 8 phases with a perinatal mental health lens. Discussion of additional resourcing options and comprehensive treatment plans with empirically validated treatment approaches including IPT, mind/body skills, trauma informed CBT, ERP, attachment work, self-compassion prompts, and more.

Hour 6-7: Focusing on the future. Anticipating anniversaries and important dates and how these might impact our clients, as well as EMDR considerations for mitigation and prevention of worsening symptoms. Wrap up, answering questions, complex cases. Review of resources for additional trainings and learning.
              
Skill Level of Audience – Intermediate/Advanced. Must have completed the EMDR Basic Training. 

Workshop Outline:

This course is 7 hours.

 Learning Objectives

• Attendees will be able to identify 5 common symptoms and themes of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
• Attendees will be able to identify 5 common symptoms and themes of reproductive and birth trauma.
• Attendees will identify 2-3 potential negative impacts untreated reproductive trauma or loss can have on a parent’s mental health and attachment with their infant
• Attendees will be able to recognize and practice 3-5 screenings and assessment scales for perinatal mental health and trauma symptoms
• Attendees will be able to choose 3-5 EMDR treatment considerations and interventions for perinatal clients with mental health symptoms, reproductive trauma and/or loss

Cancelations: There are no cancelations/refunds for any distance learning courses.

Grievances: All grievances must be in writing to associate@emdrhap.org and will be replied to within 5 - 10 business days.

Trademark Restrictions Purchasing / Showing content to others:** Please note** this distance learning course was given ownership from the presenter, Bethany Warren, to Trauma Recovery/HAP and it cannot be used for resale and only should be viewed by the purchaser.

ADA Assistance: This workshop is held in facilities that are in compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act. Please contact associate@emdrhap.org if special accommodation is required.

How to obtain your credits/certificates:
Please forward a copy of your confirmation email or receipt to associate@emdrhap.org and you will receive a reply with instructions on how to access the learning assessment and certificate. Please make sure the receipt has the course title on it or write it in the forwarded email.***Please note, due to a high level of requests, it may take 1-5 business days to receive a reply. If you do not receive a reply within the 5 day time period, please call the HAP office***Only one recipient per course purchase will be given CE’s. Multiple CE’s will not be given to groups who purchase one course viewing.

Certificates are awarded online after completion of the workshop. Participants print their own certificate after registering at CE-Classes.com, entering a keycode, and completing an evaluation form.