Battlefield birth? Working therapeutically with birth trauma, tokophobia, and perinatal PTSD

Do you want to better understand the nature of birth trauma, and how it differs from other perinatal psychological issues in its clinical presentation (e.g. PND vs PTSD)?

Would you like to explore the psychological impact of birth trauma on the mother, parental identity, the couple relationship, and mother-baby attachment? Are you struggling to work therapeutically with individuals and couples presenting with birth trauma, tokophobia, and perinatal PTSD, and would like more confidence?

At the end of the workshop you will have;

• an in-depth understanding of the aetiology of birth trauma - both individual and systemic factors
• awareness of how birth trauma impacts the brain, and how to work therapeutically with PTSD symptoms
• a specialist assessment and formulation framework to allow the participant to decide on therapeutic focus, and when to refer on or suggest other supports
• specialist knowledge of how perinatal PTSD and tokophobia impacts mother and partner, and early attachment with baby, and how to work therapeutically with issues arising

Using a mix of powerpoint presentations and small group exercise, the morning session will consist of an introduction to the theory of birth trauma, including aetiology, symptomatology, and clinical presentations. In the afternoon, case studies will be used to help participants to apply theory to practice. The late afternoon session will again be a mix of larger group exercises and discussion of participants’ own case material, and ways of working with the issues presented using the theory presented earlier in the workshop. Video material will also be used to highlight the lived-experience of birth trauma for mothers and their families.

Comments from previous workshops

"Today’s session was hugely informative. The depth of knowledge was incredible and I feel I have learnt so much I can apply to my work".

"One of the best workshops I have attended in terms of learning".

"Fabulous experience integrating perinatal and trauma".

"Very good course. Well delivered".

Details and booking

Cost: £110 (early bird booking before 15th January 2020 - £100, booking for both workshops at £95 each).

Teas and coffees will be provided; participants can make their own arrangements for lunch.

Further information and booking forms from sarah@birthandbeyond.com.