Ep. 33: Attachment & Birth Trauma

Bethany Warren, LCSW joins me to talk attachment and the impact on birth trauma as well as a million other birth trauma topics, because when you get two perinatal trauma therapists talking, it becomes impossible to hold our conversation to just one subject. Join us to learn more about the impact of birth trauma and the common struggles we see among birth trauma survivors.  You can find Beth on Instagram @bethanywarrenlcsw or her website.If you're interested in Beth's book, you can find it here! In this episode, you will hear:- The subjective nature of birth trauma- The constant invalidation of birth trauma (even from therapists)- Survivors guilt after birth trauma- Attachment and birth trauma - Privileges in healingGuest Bio:Bethany Warren is a psychotherapist in private practice in San Diego, California and has worked in reproductive mental health for 25 years. She is certified in EMDR therapy and Perinatal Mental Health, specializing in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, birth and reproductive trauma, pregnancy loss, and infertility. Beth is also an EMDRIA approved consultant and facilitates EMDR trainings for EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP). Beth is a current member and previously served as the President of the Board of the Postpartum Health Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of Perinatal Mental Health and accessibility of quality mental healthcare for all parents. She is passionate about spreading awareness about mental health treatment and prevention and is regularly featured on podcasts and gives trainings on perinatal mental health and trauma. Her book, The Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Workbook, was released in 2021, and her 2 nd book, on reproductive trauma, is due out in the latter part of 2023.For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama.Learn more about the support and services I offer through The Birth Trauma Mama Therapy & Support Services.Disclaimer - The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official stance, views, or positions of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast. The content shared is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional or medical advice and/or endorsement.