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Clinical Hypnosis and Strategic Psychotherapy for Perinatal Mental Health
Today’s episode is about the benefits of two lesser-known therapy modalities and how they can be used in perinatal mental health. Join us to learn more from our expert guest!
Clinical Hypnosis and Strategic Psychotherapy for Perinatal Mental Health Show Highlights
- An explanation of clinical hypnosis: what it is and what it is not
- A common experience with clinical hypnosis is a state of deep relaxation that makes hard things seem “more palatable.”
- An explanation of strategic psychotherapy to address anxiety and trauma
- How clinical hypnotherapy and strategic psychotherapy are complementary modalities
- Abby’s ideas about how these modalities can be helpful to people with perinatal mental health difficulties
- Hypnosis is a form of dissociation, so therapists must tread carefully with those who have a history of PTSD.
- Abby’s routine in hypnotherapy with clients to create a safe place
- Abby’s training on novel approaches, differentiation, and utilization (Live via Zoom on 9/19 and 10/25 for therapists and psychotherapists, and CEUs are available!)
About Abby Burd, LCSW, PMH-C
Abigail Burd is a licensed clinical social worker, reproductive mental health specialist, trainer, therapist, supervisor, and consultant in the San Diego area. She is also the author of The Postpartum Depression Workbook. Abby is passionate about the perinatal stage and is humbled by the privilege of becoming a parent to two children. Her career as a mental health professional began in 1998, and she has specialized in perinatal mental health since 2013. She is an active member of the Postpartum Health Alliance and has served on their executive board. She is a mental health counselor and clinical supervisor at MiraCosta College. She joins us today to discuss some novel approaches to perinatal mental health, including clinical hypnosis and strategic psychotherapy. From her experience and insights, she shares how these modalities can be useful for perinatal trauma and reproductive mental health, along with an overview of the training she offers.
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The Postpartum Depression Workbook
Check out the following resources on upcoming training opportunities:
–Blog Overview of the Trainings
–Registration for 9/19/24 Training
–Registration for 10/18/24 Training
Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to better support people for whom they provide services.
Visit www.postpartum.net for resources and support!
Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.
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