"When Survivors Give Birth: Understanding the Affects of Sexual Abuse on Pregnant People in Labor" 60 min training
"When Survivors Give Birth: Understanding the Affects of Sexual Abuse on Pregnant People in Labor" 60 min training
Why This Topic Matters:
Everyone wants a healthy birth. At the same time, as many as 1 in 3 women are survivors of contact sexual abuse, the long-term health and wellness implications of which are not well-known and are often misunderstood.
Description:
In addition to health and wellness issues, trauma survivors are also more likely to have socio-emotional challenges which can impact and hinder the good care providers strive to deliver. Healthcare and medical professionals who deal with new families must have a working knowledge of sexual abuse as well as choose a trauma-informed approach in order to effectively support pregnant people.
In this training, participants will learn the facts of sexual abuse and how a trauma history can surface in the childbirth process. We will discuss trust-building strategies, mistakes to avoid and practical tools to support all families in a sensitive way.
Learning Objectives:
1) Understand the facts of abuse including prevalence and risk factors;
2) Learn how and why a patient’s trauma history can surface during the vulnerable time of childbirth by recognizing relevant red flags;
3) Define a trauma-informed approach and identify appropriate strategies to more sensitively and effectively support patients.
Testimonials:
As you remember this was not my first time being in a training presented by you. I was yet again impressed with your knowledge, your openness and the way you made the audience feel so at ease with the information. - Mishawne Carrington, RN MSN
I reached out to Elizabeth after seeing her present "When Survivors Give Birth" at a conference recently. I was so impressed with her professionalism and passion for this work. As a nurse working in public health, I am grateful that she is sharing her experience and expertise in order to stand up for the rights and needs of survivors. - Tara Millington RN, BSN
FAQs:
Q. Is this content triggering for survivors?
I have been in training and education for 20+ years. I have been training healthcare professionals on this specific content for over five years. Every time I have delivered a training there has been at least one participant who shares their history as a survivor with me. All of them have told me that because the training was delivered in a sensitive, intentional manner that they not only felt comfortable but also felt renewed confidence in their ability to deal effectively with survivor patients/clients.
Q. For whom or for what level professional is this training appropriate?
. It is appropriate for anyone, at any level who works with pregnant people in childbirth settings. That includes doulas, nurses, physicians, etc.
Q. Can I get CEs, CEUs, CERPs or any other kind of credit for this course?
This course has been approved in the past for continuing ed credits when it was hosted by my client or as the stand-alone 1 day training. I recommend you ask the organization that you work with most closely if they will give you credit for attending.