Understanding Risk Factors for Birth and Reproductive Trauma

Expert Training with Michelle Flynn, MIACP

The Perinatal Mental Health Institute is delighted to present this specialized 90-minute training focused on navigating birth and reproductive trauma. Led by Michelle Flynn, MIACP, this session provides essential insights for perinatal professionals seeking to enhance their trauma-informed approach.

Why This Training Matters:

Birth and reproductive trauma are significantly underaddressed in perinatal care, yet their impacts can be profound and long-lasting. As a perinatal professional, understanding risk factors and assessment approaches empowers you to provide more compassionate, effective support for your clients.

What You'll Learn:

✨ Key risk factors that increase vulnerability to birth and reproductive trauma

✨ Evidence-based screening and assessment approaches

✨ The significant impact of childhood trauma on perinatal experiences

✨ Practical implementation of trauma-informed care principles

✨ When and how to effectively refer clients for specialized support

✨ Strategies to create safety within your scope of practice

Training Format:

This recorded 90-minute webinar includes comprehensive teaching, case discussions, and practical application guidance. The training balances theoretical understanding with real-world implementation strategies.

Who This Training Is For:

This session is valuable for all perinatal professionals, including:

🌿 Mental health practitioners

🌿 Midwives and doulas

🌿 Nurses and medical professionals

🌿 Lactation consultants

🌿 Perinatal support workers

🌿 Anyone working with the perinatal population

About Your Instructor:

Michelle Flynn is an IACP accredited Psychotherapist and founder of An Croí Beag Psychotherapy. With specialized training in trauma-informed psychotherapy and perinatal mental health, Michelle brings extensive experience working with perinatal trauma, postnatal depression, traumatic births, and perinatal loss.

What's Included:

✨ 90-minute recorded training

✨ Certificate of attendance

✨ Resource recommendations

✨ Practical implementation guidance

Enhance your ability to recognize and respond to birth and reproductive trauma. This training will help you develop the confidence and competence to better support your clients through challenging perinatal experiences.