Let's Talk EMDR

Untangling the Myths: EMDR Therapy in the Perinatal & Postpartum Journey


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We dive deep into the misconceptions surrounding EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy during the perinatal and postpartum periods. Can EMDR be safely used during pregnancy? Will it re-traumatize new moms? Is it only for PTSD? Our expert guest — an EMDRIA Certified Therapist specializing in perinatal mental health, Bethany Warren, LCSW, MPH-C, — helps separate fact from fiction. We explore how EMDR can be a powerful, compassionate tool for healing birth trauma, perinatal anxiety, pregnancy loss, and more. Whether you are a new parent, expecting, or a clinician, this episode offers clarity, science, and real-world insights into the role EMDR can play in supporting emotional wellness during one of life’s most transformative times.

Resources

  • What Is EMDR Therapy?
  • EMDRIA™ Library 
  • EMDRIA Glossary 
  • EMDR International Association. (2023, December 14). EMDR Therapy, Birth Trauma and Pregnancy Loss. Let's Talk EMDR Podcast
  • EMDRIA Online Communities (member login required)
  • Swetlitz, I. (2016, April 4). Some medical students still think black patients feel less pain than whites. STAT. 
  • Vargas, T. (2022, April 2). Perspective | Women are sharing their “medical gaslighting” stories. Now what?. Washington Post

Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.


Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.


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