This workshop will equip clinicians with specialized skills to support individuals and families experiencing perinatal loss. Participants will learn evidence-based interventions and compassionate care techniques to address the complex emotional and psychological needs of their clients. Through case studies and practical exercises, attendees will enhance their ability to provide effective and empathetic care in their private practice settings.

This workshop will equip clinicians with specialized skills to support individuals and families experiencing perinatal loss. Participants will learn evidence-based interventions and compassionate care techniques to address the complex emotional and psychological needs of their clients. Through case studies and practical exercises, attendees will enhance their ability to provide effective and empathetic care in their private practice settings.

Karissa McCallum L.Ac, CD(DONA) will discuss how acupuncture, herbs, essential oils, and other modalities can be used throughout every stage of bringing a baby into this world, including some recommendations for creating a trauma-informed birth plan. (In reality, a huge part of that starts with choosing the right providers and location.) Whether you support families on this journey, are trying to conceive, are newly pregnant, or are in the postpartum phase, there will be something for you. You will learn research and facts as well as hear about actual case studies, experiences, and testimonials.

Arija Puah is a birth doula and certified breastfeeding specialist. She has experienced hospital, birth center, and home births… assisted and unassisted. Since 2017, she has supported women and families by providing the education and resources needed to understand factors for a healthy pregnancy, the many nuances of labor and delivery, postpartum recovery, and a successful breastfeeding relationship. Arija's dedication to Black maternal health is evident in her current pursuit of LPC licensure, with a future intended focus on perinatal mental health.

Presenter: Cassandra Mae, RN - Hakuna Matata Mama

Workshop Description: We are going to explore the multifaceted world of traumatic births, where every twist and turn reveals the profound impact on birthing people's lives. We will start by unraveling the intricate layers of what defines a traumatic birth, delving into gripping real life scenarios where unexpected complications or interventions transform the birthing experience into a harrowing ordeal. Through poignant stories and compelling insights, we'll uncover the emotional toll, offer practical coping strategies, and ignite a call to action for advocacy and awareness. Join us on this transformative journey as we shed light on the challenges, inspire resilience, and drive change in the realm of traumatic births.

About Cassandra: Cassandra is a labor and delivery nurse who also does antepartum and post partum. She has 11 years of bedside experience, mostly with high risk pregnancies. Cassandra started her own business as a maternal mentor helping women prepare their minds and bodies for pregnancy, labor and beyond!

Trauma Informed Intakes with the Maternal Health Population

Presenter: Olga Montgomery, LCSW, C-DBT, MSS

This workshop takes trauma-informed care principles into the intake process, which is a rich meeting point of theory and nitty gritty technicality. There will be tangible, practical takeaways from this talk that you can carry into your process of meeting, getting to know, and completing intake for a new client/patient across a variety of professional contexts.

Principles of Trauma-Informed Care with Perinatal Populations

Presenter: Helena Vissing, Psy.D., PMH-C

Trauma-informed perinatal care is built on awareness of how past trauma can impact new mothers and parents, sensitivity to the risks of traumatization during the perinatal period, and active measures to prevent and mitigate traumatic stress reactions related to all aspects of the perinatal transition. The established principles for trauma-informed care are widely known and used in the field of Mental Health - but they must be carefully adapted to the unique needs of the perinatal population. This adaptation informs our considerations for choosing interventions and modalities.