When Survivors Give Birth
Based on the book When Survivors Give Birth by Penny Simkin, PT and Phyllis Klaus, CSW, MFTthis workshop is specifically designed for pregnant women who are childhood sexual abuse survivors. While sexual abuse is not a topic that many of us like to talk about, it is a stark reality in the lives of many women (and men). And because childbirth can often retrigger previous abuse or trauma, I think it is extremely important for survivors to have the opportunity to prepare for their upcoming birth with specific attention to their history.
In my work as a birth doula, I have learned a lot from my clients about maternity care practices and how they can affect survivors during birth. My intention with this workshop is to help women prepare for their birth (logistically and emotionally), so it can be a new and healing experience.
Please note: while this workshop is not designed to be a process group about childhood sexual abuse, there will be the opportunity for participants to tell their stories and relate their past experiences to fears they may have about their upcoming birth.
This workshop is typically held for 3-hours on a weekend afternoon and costs $40.
Upcoming When Survivors Give Birth Workshops:
- Sunday, October 23rd from 2-5pm
(This workshop requires pre-registration so please contact me by Friday, October 21st if you would like to register)
If you are a sexual abuse survivor and would like to attend, please Contact Me. As with all inquiries, but especially given the nature of this group, your information and participation in this workshop will be kept confidential.