Learning Objectives

This training takes a deep dive into four integral principles of resourcing and stabilization to prepare birth trauma survivors for trauma processing: 1) working within the Window of Tolerance; 2) engaging in adaptive coping for nervous system dysregulation; 3) increasing emotional and somatic literacy; 4) strengthening dual awareness; and 5) understanding five factors of the Postpartum Wellness Model. Participants will learn how to explain these concepts to their clients using easy-to-understand language. Participants will come away equipped with deeper knowledge and clinical tools to integrate into their clinical practice with survivors of birth trauma.

  • Understand the Window of Tolerance, including how to teach this concept to clients and incorporate psychoeducation about the neurobiology of trauma into the clinical dialogue.

  • Understand the conceptual importance of emotional/somatic literacy, and how to help clients enhance this skill.

  • Learn how to help clients identify somatic and relational resources (relational resources may include the baby, partner, doula, or other caregivers/providers).

  • Demonstrate understanding of interventions that help clients practice and enhance capacity for dual awareness (Flashback Halting Protocol, CIPOS).

  • Understand five factors of the Postpartum Wellness Model.

Course curriculum

    1. Zoom

    2. PPT Presentation

    3. Training Recording

    4. Zoom files

    1. PPT Handout

    2. Window of Tolerance Visual

    3. Didactic Handout

    4. Legacy of Trauma Handout

    1. 4 Elements Script

    2. RDI Protocol

    3. CIPOS Protocol

    4. Flashback Halting Protocol

    5. Feelings.sensationswheel

    1. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Due to Childbirth (Beck, 2004)

    2. Onset Timing, Thoughts of Self-harm, and Diagnoses in Postpartum Women With Screen-Positive Depression Findings (Wisner et al., 2013)

    3. Middle Range Theory of Traumatic Childbirth: The Ever-Widening Ripple Effect (Beck, 2015)

    4. Traumatic Childbirth and Its Aftermath: Is There Anything Positive? (Beck, Watson, & Gable, 2018)

    5. COVID-19 is associated with traumatic childbirth and subsequent mother-infant bonding problems (Mayopoulos et al., 2021)

    6. Pregnancy, Birthing, and Postpartum Experiences During COVID-19 in the United States (DeYoung & Mangum, 2021)

    7. The re-enactment of childhood sexual abuse in maternity care: a qualitative study (Montgomery, Pope, & Rogers, 2015)

    8. Trauma-informed perinatal healthcare for survivors of sexual violence (Ward, 2020)

    1. Evaluation Form: Birth Trauma Recovery: Resourcing and Stabilization

About this course

  • $65.00
  • 22 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

Instructor(s)

Pria Alpern, PhD

Psychologist

Dr. Alpern is a licensed clinical psychologist, an EMDRIA-approved EMDR therapist, and an EMDRIA-approved consultant. She is the founder of the Manhattan Center of Trauma Studies and director of Center Psychology Group in New York City, a psychotherapy practice that specializes in treating trauma within the adult and perinatal populations. Outside of her clinical practice, Dr. Alpern creates mental health content providing psychoeducation and raising awareness about EMDR and trauma-informed psychotherapy on her Instagram and TikTok platforms. She has been quoted in Glamour UK, Rolling Stone, NPR, and The New York Times.

Reviews

5 star rating

Excellent Training!

Thai Alonso

Dr. Alpern's webinars always contain clear and practical information and strategies. I always leave feeling equipped to tackle challenges I previously felt stuck with. This particular training has been incredibly helpful. I highly recommend it!

Dr. Alpern's webinars always contain clear and practical information and strategies. I always leave feeling equipped to tackle challenges I previously felt stuck with. This particular training has been incredibly helpful. I highly recommend it!

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5 star rating

Awesome training

Rosemary Muñoz

Found this training very informative and looking forward to more training building on this.

Found this training very informative and looking forward to more training building on this.

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Prerequisite (recommended)

  • $65.00

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    This on demand training provides a comprehensive overview of relevant research literature on birth trauma and offers assessment and history taking recommendations when working with birth trauma survivors. This training is designed for psychotherapists, but all perinatal providers are welcome! (This training is approved by Postpartum Support International for 2 CEUS to apply for PMH-C Renewal)
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Additional Training Details

*Training content will be available to participants for 90 days after training date*

EMDRIA Credits: This training is approved for 2 EMDRIA Credits. A certificate for ECs is included in the price of the training (Approval # 22025-12).

PSI Credits: This training is approved by Postpartum Support International for 2 CEUS. A certificate for 2 CEUS is included in the price of the training.

ADA Assistance: Workshops provided by the Manhattan Center for Trauma Studies are ADA compliant. If you are in need of assistance please contact us at [email protected].


Audio/video disclosure: This program will be audio and video recorded. 


Grievance Policy: We strive to create a training experience that enhances the clinical skills of participants while maintaining the highest degree of integrity and respecting the diversity of all. If you are dissatisfied with your experience, please contact us in writing at [email protected]. You will receive a reply within 5-10 business days.


The Manhattan Center for Trauma Studies (EC Provider: # 22025) maintains responsibility for this program and its content in accordance with EMDRIA requirements.


Cancellation and Refunds: If cancelling prior to two weeks before the training date, refunds will be provided in full minus a 5% processing fee.