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 […]
Caesarean Section Awareness Month
It’s Caesarean Section Awareness Month I want to honor everyone who has delivered a baby via c-section. I recognize the significance of this birth. Maybe you delivered via a carefully planned and scheduled c-section. Maybe you felt empowered and involved throughout. Or perhaps you had traumatic, unplanned crises, or difficult aspects with yours. For […]
The mental health impact on NICU parents
I have such a special place in my heart for NICU families, having started my career working as a social worker in a NICU over 20 years ago. I absolutely loved that job, working alongside some incredible nurses and doctors, and supporting new parents during some of their most challenging days. Then, when […]
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 […]
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 […]
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