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March 13, 2023

January 15, 2020

Understanding Birth Trauma

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17
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Dr. Heidi Green
Psychologist

Have you ever debated whether or not you experienced trauma? Have you wondered if the birth of your child was traumatic? Or maybe it was out right distressing and you are unsure how to deal with it. Most people I speak with don’t relate how they are feeling postpartum to the delivery of the baby.  Many feel that this must be what birth is and “suck it up.” It is important to acknowledge and validate your feelings in order to get the right treatment. In this episode with Psychologist and trauma specialist Dr. Heidi Green we explore what trauma is and how to move through its often paralyzing symptoms.  

What You'll Learn

  • How to determine if you have experienced trauma or not 
  • Ways to begin to heal from trauma 
  • That your experience is valid even if it isn’t as “bad” as someone else's

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Dr. Heidi Green
Psychologist

Dr. Green is a licensed clinical psychologist at Psychological Counseling Services, a world-renowned center for trauma and addiction treatment in Scottsdale, Arizona. She specializes in treating adult survivors of childhood trauma and especially loves working with women. She believes healing our personal trauma allows us to stop the passing of generational wounding onto our children. Dr. Green is the author of an upcoming self-help book entitled, The Path to Self-Love and World Domination, which will be released later this year. Her book is designed specifically for readers who want to heal from the past, curb their negative self-talk, and learn to love and accept themselves fully. She provides blogs and videos on mental health and emotional wellness topics on her website, drheidigreen.com and on her Instagram page, @drheidigreen.

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Erica Djossa
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Erica is the founder of Momwell, providing educational resources and virtual therapy for moms. She is a mom of three boys and a registered psychotherapist. Erica’s work has been featured in the Toronto Star, Breakfast Television, Scary Mommy, Medium, Pop Sugar, and Romper. how they want it.

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