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Healing at the Roots: EMDR for Pregnant and Postpartum Moms with Amity Olson, LCSW
Today’s episode focuses on EMDR, what it is, and how it can help struggling moms shift their mindsets at the root of trauma. We are discussing EMDR intensives, including how to assess your readiness for this type of healing, and how it differs from typical talk therapy. Join us to learn more!
Healing at the Roots: EMDR for Pregnant and Postpartum Moms with Amity Olson, LCSW
- A basic understanding of EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and how it helps the mind and body “get on the same page.”
- EMDR incorporates audio and tactile techniques in a customized way for each person.
- There is no time limit on past traumas that can be reshaped and reprocessed.
- The reality of any therapy modality: Healing isn’t easy; it’s a process.
- Common beliefs that moms have upon beginning a therapy journey (“I’m not enough, There’s something wrong with me, I’m not perfect enough,” etc.)
- Conditions that can benefit from EMDR (You don’t have to have a PTSD diagnosis!)
- EMDR is safe and helpful for most pregnant patients and can be provided in person and virtually with the same functionality.
- The benefits of therapy in an EMDR-intensive form
- Consider EMDR as an adjunct therapy along with traditional talk therapy.
- Curious about EMDR? Hear Amity’s advice about learning more and finding the right therapist for you.
About Amity Olson, LCSW
Amity Olson, LCSW, has been providing individual and group therapy since 2008. Her clinical work focuses on helping adults heal from trauma through evidence-based techniques. She owns Olson Counseling Services and currently works with mothers who are struggling to manage and navigate unrealistic expectations. Amity loves to “nerd out” on administrative tasks and recently began offering budgeting services for solo practitioners in private practice through Practice Desk x OCS. She is an EMDR-certified therapist, a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, and a member of the Academy of Food Allergy Counseling. Outside of work, Amity is an avid Green Bay Packers fan and a mom struggling to survive her child’s senior year of high school. She is licensed to practice in Delaware, Florida, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
Resources:
Connect with Amity Olson: Website, Bookkeeping Services for Therapists, Facebook, Instagram, and EMDRIA
Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visit cdph.ca.gov
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 be more supportive in offering services.
You can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms
Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.
Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today!
If you are a California resident looking for a therapist in perinatal mental health, email me about openings for private pay clients!
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