The Healing Power of Birth Story Processing
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Educational Goal
Participants are expected to gain competencies in working with perinatal clients on processing their birth stories.
Description
This presentation will begin by covering what birth stories are and the different roles they can play in our clients’ lives. It will examine their importance as well as the impact of exploring them with our clients. We will cover who might benefit from this practice and will discuss a tool created to use with clients, which is called Birth Story Brave, Reimagined. We will discuss all of its sections and the content of those, and will name some therapeutic modalities with which birth story processing can be paired. A couple case illustrations will be shared. Lastly, we will cover how to put this into play in a therapy practice.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Emily Souder is a licensed therapist in Maryland who is certified in perinatal mental health. She works with clients during their pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting journeys as they engage in self-exploration, personal growth, and healing. Emily has written multiple books, most recently releasing “Birth Story Brave, Reimagined: An Updated Guide for Reflecting on Your Childbirth Experience”. Emily, also a Reiki master practitioner, believes in incorporating clients’ energetic bodies into the healing process.