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Excellence in Mental Health Virtual Conference

Breaking the Cycle: Birth Trauma, Intergenerational Mental Health, and Restoring the Village of Support

Ja'Neen Jenkins
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Description

This workshop explores the intersection of birth trauma, intergenerational mental health, and community support in shaping child well-being. Participants will examine how maternal trauma impacts attachment and development, learn how trauma is transmitted across generations, and gain strategies for supporting both mothers and children in therapy. Emphasis will be placed on trauma-informed care and the restoration of “the village” through community and clinical collaboration. Attendees will leave with practical tools to recognize maternal mental health struggles when treating children and to foster resilience within families.

Educational Goal

The educational goal is for participants to strengthen their ability to recognize and address the impact of maternal trauma on child mental health, gaining a deeper understanding of how birth trauma and intergenerational patterns influence attachment and development. Clinicians will leave with greater sophistication in applying trauma-informed, family-centered interventions and strategies to build collaborative community support that enhances resilience across generations.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Identify the signs of maternal birth trauma.

  • Describe the impact of birth trauma on child attachment and emotional development.

  • Analyze how intergenerational trauma patterns influence family dynamics and child behavior in clinical settings.

  • Apply trauma-informed, family-centered interventions to support both mothers and children in breaking cycles of trauma.

  • Integrate community-based resources and collaborative care approaches (“the village”) into treatment planning for families.

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Ja'Neen Jenkins
Ja’Neen S. Jenkins, MS, LPC, RYT, BRM Pro, Doula is a licensed mental health therapist specializing in maternal mental health. With dual Master’s degrees in Teaching and Mental Health Counseling, she brings a unique blend of education, clinical expertise, and holistic support to her work with women and families. Ja’Neen is trained in evidence-based trauma modalities including EMDR and Brainspotting, and she provides specialized care for birth trauma, infant and child loss, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), and motherhood transitions. In addition to her clinical practice, she is a certified yoga instructor, Body Ready Method® Pro, and doula, integrating mind-body approaches into maternal care. A passionate advocate for restoring the “village” of support for mothers, Ja’Neen has developed a coaching program for women and families in their perinatal journey that teaches early recognition of mental health concerns and equips families with coping strategies to promote healthier outcomes. She also leads workshops for prenatal and postpartum mothers, and provides education and training for doulas and healthcare providers. Her mission is clear: to reduce birth trauma and perinatal mental health complications through education, prevention, and community-based support.

Financially Sponsored By

  • The Center for Children & Families