Perinatal Mental Health, Postpartum Mood Disorders & EMDR w/ Kirsten Dezort

On Episode 23, Matt stays close to home with an interview with clinical social worker Kirsten Dezort who is a certified EMDR therapist, consultant-in-training and the coordinator of the Sarnia EMDR regional group. Kirsten has been a licensed clinical social worker for 16 years and has worked in Michigan and Sarnia in both agency and private practice settings. On this episode we cover:-Understanding, assessing and treating Perinatal Mental Health, Postpartum Mood Disorders and Birth Trauma-Risk & protective factors for new parents-Early intervention methods-Impact of Covid-19 on perinatal mental health and parenting-Working with men and fathers-Pregnancy loss-Societal/cultural norms and expectations of parenting-Sleep + Sleep Training-Tips and wisdom for new clinicians-EMDR and treatment outcomes-Resources for clinicians working in this areaTo get in touch with Kirsten Dezort you can reach her @ [email protected] Resources:Website: Post Partum Support InternationalKaren Kleiman Website: Postpartum Stress CenterDr. Dan Singley's Resources for Men: -Videos -Monthly Chat for DadsBook: How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids by Jancee DunnEMDR Infertility Protocol by Reg Morrow: Marilyn Luber's Book