The Trauma-Sensitive Birth Provider: Essential Skills for Perinatal Practice

Expert Training with Michelle Flynn, MIACP, Perinatal Psychotherapist

The Perinatal Mental Health Institute presents this essential 90-minute training on trauma-sensitive perinatal care, led by Michelle Flynn, MIACP, Perinatal Psychotherapist.

Why This Training Matters:

Many birthing people have experienced previous trauma, which can emerge during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Without trauma-informed care, standard interventions may inadvertently retraumatize clients. This training equips you with practical skills to prevent trauma activation, respond effectively when it occurs, and support your clients through vulnerable perinatal experiences.

What You'll Learn:

✨ Practical "Trauma CPR" techniques for acute trauma activation

✨ Strategies for trauma-sensitive birth planning

✨ How to recognize trauma responses in the perinatal period

✨ Approaches for empowering clients with trauma histories

✨ Implementation of trauma-informed language and practices

✨ Self-care strategies for providers working with trauma

✨ Skills to prevent vicarious trauma in your practice

Training Format:

This recorded 90-minute webinar includes comprehensive teaching, case examples, and practical guidance. The training emphasizes applicable skills you can immediately implement in your practice.

Who This Training Is For:

This session is valuable for all perinatal professionals, including:

🌿 Midwives and doulas

🌿 Obstetrical care providers

🌿 Mental health practitioners

🌿 Nurses and medical professionals

🌿 Birth educators

🌿 Perinatal support workers

🌿 Anyone working with birthing people

About Your Instructor:

Michelle Flynn is an IACP-accredited Psychotherapist specializing in perinatal mental health and trauma-informed care. With extensive training in trauma-informed psychotherapy and somatic approaches, Michelle brings practical wisdom from her work with perinatal clients experiencing trauma activation.

What's Included:

✨ 90-minute recorded training

✨ Certificate of attendance

✨ Practical resource handouts

✨ Implementation guidance

Enhance your ability to provide trauma-sensitive care during the vulnerable perinatal period. This training will help you develop the skills to create safety, prevent retraumatization, and support clients effectively through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.