Approved for 2 EMDRIA Credits

Birth-related trauma is about more than just what happened during labor. According to the Integrated Theory of Birth Trauma (ITB) (Frankham et al., 2024), it’s shaped by a range of factors — not just medical interventions or emergencies, but how the birth was experienced. Feeling powerless, unsupported, or unheard can have a greater impact than the objective events of the birth itself.  Using case examples, this workshop will explore how the ITB allows therapists to sensitively and efficiently treat birth trauma by identifying EMDR targets that facilitate healing compatible with the AIP model. By integrating the ITB with EMDR, therapists can better support mothers in healing not just from the birth event, but from the broader emotional and relational context, ultimately supporting healthier mother-infant relationships and thereby reducing the risk of intergenerational trauma transmission.

Presenter: Lucy Frankham, Clinical Psychologist

EMDRIA is not involved with the registration of this event. Please click the Register Here button below to visit the registration website. If you have any questions regarding the training, please use the contact information available on that site.