This training is brought to you by Courtney Butts, LMSW of Soulfully Rooted Birth & Alexis Edwards, LCSW of Birth 360.

Courtney & Alexis are both Certified Doulas and Social Workers who have over 20 years combined experience in the domestic violence field. As mental health professionals and birth workers with a background serving survivors, they bring a unique perspective on how to better support women carrying trauma through the child bearing years.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Description/Learning Objectives:

Through the use of small group discussion and hands on learning, this training will provide guidance and tools to perinatal professionals on how to better serve survivor clients through their pregnancy and postpartum. It will explore the various types of trauma that can impact maternal health including; intimate partner violence, sexual trauma, race-based trauma, birth trauma, and overall enhance your ability to serve women experiencing current or past abuse.

• Understand the need & meaning of trauma-informed care

• Understand the dynamics of domestic violence, sexual assault, & trauma

• Understand the unique challenges survivors of color face

• Understand the dynamics of the stress response & how to help survivors feel grounded

• Become familiar with the types of support, resources & treatments available to survivors

• Overall enhance support services to pregnant/postpartum women experiencing current or past abuse or trauma