I was recently interviewed for Marie Claire magazine and I was thrilled to get to talk about reproductive trauma and the power and effectiveness of EMDR therapy with pregnant and postpartum people. What an honor it was to highlight this important trauma therapy, talk a bit about why it works, and highlight why this […]
Can you do EMDR therapy during Pregnancy?
“Is it safe to do EMDR therapy with a pregnant client?” “Is it safe to do EMDR in the first trimester of pregnancy?” “What do I do if my client I’m doing EMDR with becomes pregnant?” There are several widespread myths and misconceptions about the use of EMDR therapy with a pregnant client. And while […]
‘Tis the Season to Tune Into Yourself
Oof, the holidays can be a minefield of triggers, amiright? This time can have a way of amplifying whatever it is that you’re already going through, and can make things more difficult. If you’re a new or expecting parent dealing with a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder, or struggling with infertility, how hard this […]
Let’s talk birth and reproductive trauma
Trauma is so subjective, right? Why is it one person’s emergent c-section can be experienced as “that was scary but it’s over now, I’m relieved” whereas another person might experience their as traumatic (and continuing to cause distress when they are reminded of it?) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Subjective distress is the most important correlation with a […]
Honoring all grieving parents
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and a time to honor all grieving parents. We honor those who have lost pregnancies and babies. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We hold you in our hearts and honor your grief. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We know that your grief extends well beyond this month and your trauma is valid. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We know […]
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