Birth Trauma Reduction Plan (B-TRP)- Prenatal
This course is suggested for birthing individuals at 20-26wks of pregnancy
Birth can be unexpectedly traumatizing and isolating. Whether it's your 1st or 3rd, come prepare for birth in community. You will leave feeling empowered, bonded, and prepared to take on whatever birth and motherhood throws at you.
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Facilitated By: Ellie Messinger-Adams LPCC, Kay Sanchez Franco AMFT, and Cherish Peacewalker
Goal: To reduce medical/birth trauma in labor/delivery, postpartum and more by utilizing a combination of trauma focused clinical theories and drama therapy methods, and education to holistically prepare women for childbirth and foster community
Dates: March 6, 2024 -May 22, 2024
Time: Every Wednesday from 12pm-2pm
Commitment: $480 for 12 weeks ($40 per week).
Ask about needs based scholarships and gifting options. Contact Ellie at ellie@ematherapy.com for details
Space: 10-15 participants per rotation.
Location: Virtually on ZOOM (only open to CA residence)
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Program Themes:
1st 6 weeks - Birth Preparation and Embodiment
Week 1: “Yes” is my Power Word
Week 2: My Breath is Life
Week 3: Bonding with my Baby in my womb
Week 4: My Body is My Sacred Vessel
Week 5: Labor and decision making
Week 6: Taking Care of ME while taking care of my baby
2nd 6 weeks - Postpartum Preparation (Partners Welcome to Join)
Week 7: Preparing the Nest
Week 8: Nutrition
Week 9: Caring for You
Week 10: Caring for You Part 2
Week 11: Deep Dive: Releasing and Blockages
Week 12: Graduation and Integeration
What is B-TRP?
This Birth Trauma Reduction Program, (B-TRP) is the first of its kind. This program helps to support acceptance of the unpredictability of labor and delivery and the medical interventions that may be necessary. B-TRP will enhance your birth experience through development of proactive care plans and reduction of PMADs and trauma impact.
B-TRP utilizes somatic, TF-CBT, DBT, drama therapy, community, education & multicultural counseling methods that activate the limbic system, cerebellum, and prefrontal cortex at the clinically appropriate times regulating anxiety hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. This integrative approach allows us to also foster community, reducing isolation and loss of sense of self throughout pregnancy.
About the Facilitators:
Kay Sanchez Franco