Perinatal Psychology
Certification Training in the Peterson Model of
Prenatal Counseling and Birth Hypnosis
with Gayle Peterson, LCSW, PhD
Participants will learn to identify birth related issues in a woman's personal history and apply principles of hypnosis and counseling to improve both psychological and medical birth outcomes. Primary focus will be on the woman's needs and development in relationship to her developing identity as woman and mother. Family history, past childbirth, present family support, the woman's own birth experience and realistic preparation for giving birth will be covered. Supporting a woman's development through the psychological and physical transition to motherhood will be the goal of this orientation
The four-part model includes:
· Prenatal Assessment Interview
· Body-Centered Hypnosis
· Identification of Individual Coping Styles
· Postpartum Interview
This course meets the qualifications for 36 hours of continuing education units, and includes certification in the Peterson Model of Prenatal Counseling and Birth Hypnosis.
Part One may be taken for 12 hours of continuing education units. Certification and Non-Certification tracks available.
(read less) Perinatal Psychology
Certification Training in the Peterson Model of
Prenatal Counseling and Birth Hypnosis
with Gayle Peterson, LCSW, PhD
Participants will learn to identify birth related issues in a woman's personal history and apply principles of hypnosis and counseling to improve both psychological and medical birth outcomes. Primary focus will be on the woman's needs and development in relationship to her developing identity as woman...
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