Training & Speaking Engagements

As an experienced speaker on perinatal mental health and trauma, I have had the privilege of addressing diverse audiences, including schools, agencies, pediatricians, nurses, doulas, and OB offices. With years of clinical expertise in supporting women throughout their reproductive years and addressing trauma, I provide practical insights, specific examples, and valuable approaches to enhance understanding and practice in these fields.

Elevate Your Understanding with Expert-Led Training on Perinatal Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care

Speaking Topics and Training Options

Perinatal Mental Health

  • Gain insights into perinatal mental health, including effective approaches to support families.
  • Overview of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
  • Risk factors, screening methods, and available resources.

Understanding Trauma

  • Explore trauma from various perspectives, including its impact on individuals and their nervous systems.
  • Practical manifestations of trauma and strategies for providing trauma-informed care.
  • Addressing secondary trauma and additional resources for continued learning.

Regulating Your Nervous System

  • Learn about the intricacies of the nervous system and its manifestations in daily life.
  • Concepts like the window of tolerance, state switching, and techniques for self-regulation and supporting others.

Providing Trauma-Informed Care

  • Fundamentals of trauma and its recognition.
  • The six key elements of trauma-informed care.
  • Diverse strategies and approaches applicable to trauma-informed care settings.

Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy

  • Explore the landscape of psychedelic substances and their emerging role in mental health treatment.
  • Existing research and potential therapeutic applications.

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

  • Insights into the utilization of ketamine in mental health treatment.
  • Different treatment modalities, mechanisms of action, research findings, eligibility criteria, and essential concepts.