Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health: Through the EMDR Lens
April 11, 2025
Live Webinar
This training offers an in-depth look at working with the perinatal population, focusing on the nuances of trauma, attachment, and ethical considerations in the therapeutic setting.
Our presenters will introduce the EMDR lens as a way for clinicians to broaden their ability to conceptualize an effective treatment plan when working with this specific population.
Participants will gather resources throughout the training while identifying the layers and various dynamics of working with these unique and individualized cases.
Presenter Bios:
Nina Davey, LCPC, ATR-BC, PMH-C, Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant
Nina Davey is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), a Registered, Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC), and holds a certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). Nina has over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
Nina is a Certified EMDR Therapist and an Approved EMDR Consultant. She uses a variety of treatment modalities through a trauma-informed perspective, including Art Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), EMDR, and Sand Tray Therapy.
Nina has extensive training in trauma (PTSD) and childhood abuse and has a particular interest working with women’s issues around Perinatal and Postpartum support. Nina is an Approved Credentialed Supervisor (ACS) for LGPC clinicians as well as an Approved Supervisor for Art Therapists.
Sarah Sloane Donovan, LCPC, RYT, EMDRIA Approved Consultant-in-Training
Sarah Donovan (she/her) is a licensed mental health therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience, specializing in perinatal mental health and EMDR in Maryland. She is a certified EMDR practitioner, an EMDR consultant-in-training, a Perinatal Specialist, a clinical supervisor, and a registered yoga teacher.
Sarah is the founder of Tilted Root a practice dedicated to supporting women and couples navigating the challenges of parenthood, burnout, anxiety, and trauma. Tilted Root’s mission is to create a space where clients feel seen, heard, and validated throughout all stages of a woman’s life.
A passionate advocate for empowering women, Sarah believes that understanding cutting-edge scientific knowledge allows individuals to define womanhood on their own terms, free from societal or cultural limitations.
She is excited to share her expertise on the intersection of Perinatal Mental Health and EMDR, providing fellow clinicians with practical, transformative tools to enhance their therapeutic work with this population.
Timeline:
10:00 – Introductions
10:15 – Overview of Perinatal Mental Health and Introduction to EMDR
11:00 – Trauma and women in the Perinatal Period
12:00 – 30 minute Break
12:30 – Conceptualization with the Perinatal Population
2:00 – Ethical considerations for clinicians and clients
3:00 – 15 minute break
3:15 – Questions and Discussion
3:45 – Conclusion of Training
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
• Describe the profound significance of using the evidence-based techniques from the EMDR AIP Model during the Perinatal Period.
• Summarize the ways in which trauma affects women in the perinatal period with consideration of self-identity and attachment styles.
• Identify Perinatal specific approaches to conceptualize and implement EMDR strategies using the 8-phase AIP Model.
• Recognize the importance and ethical considerations in self-disclosure, self-care, and reproductive resources all while holding space to support the Perinatal Population.
To register for this live training please email Nina Davey, LCPC at Nina@towsoncounselingcenter.com
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