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Perinatal Trauma and Impacts on Childhood

Young mother sitting on a couch holding her distraught child
Maternal Mental Health
Perinatal Trauma and Impacts on Childhood
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Kelsee Kociemba, MA, LMFT,, PMH-C, shares a CME-style presentation that explains the different types of trauma specific to perinatal populations and the impacts such traumas can have on child development. Kociemba explains the differences between experiencing trauma and the development of PTSD, and imparts an in-depth understanding of the different types of trauma, including: prenatal and pregnancy complications, birth trauma, and pregnancy or infant loss. After discussing the links between trauma and brain development, Kociemba directs the listener to Trauma Informed Practices and resources at CentraCare.