Canada and USA Time Zones:
Wednesday May 6, 2026
6:00 PM to 8:15 PM Eastern 3:00 PM - 5:15 PM Pacific CA/USA
Australia Time Zone (AEDT):
Thursday May 7, 2026
8 am to 10:15 am
Live Online via Zoom
Video via Home Study
(1 YEAR access)
Psychologists, Social Workers, Psychotherapists, MFTs, LPCs, graduate-level Counselors
*Completion of at least part 1 of an EMDRIA approved Basic EMDR training is required to attend this program
100 % online with 1 YEAR access: Develop your skills from the comfort of your home office.
Workshop Description
Birth-related trauma is about more than just what happened during labour. According to the Integrated Theory of Birth Trauma (ITB), it’s shaped by a range of factors, not just medical interventions or emergencies, but how the birth was experienced. Feeling powerless, unsupported, or unheard can have a greater impact than the objective events of the birth itself.
Drawing on the Power Threat Meaning Framework, the ITB helps us understand the deeper psychological and contextual layers of birth-related trauma. It invites us to look beyond what’s visible and consider how power dynamics, life experiences, and the meanings made during and after birth all shape a mother’s trauma response.
Using case examples, this workshop will explore how the ITB allows therapists to sensitively and efficiently treat birth trauma by identifying EMDR targets that facilitate healing compatible with the AIP model.
We will also consider how the transition to motherhood, including re-evaluation of attachment relationships and potential activation of past trauma, plays a crucial role.
By integrating the ITB with EMDR, therapists can better support mothers in healing not just from the birth event, but from the broader emotional and relational context, ultimately supporting healthier mother-infant relationships and thereby reducing the risk of intergenerational trauma transmission.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Explain the ITB framework.
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Demonstrate awareness of the perinatal and developmental context of birth-related trauma.
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Apply the ITB in case conceptualization and when selecting memory targets.
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Identify the potential trajectories following the sequelae of birth-related trauma.
The Envision Difference
100 % online: Develop your skills from the comfort of your home or office via Zoom.
Live Q & A: Ask questions during the live Q & A with the presenter and participants.
1 YEAR access: Can't attend live? Watch later. 1 YEAR of access to the workshop recording and materials and receive a certificate with CEs for home study learning. *Exception applies, see CE section below
Workshop Schedule - 6 pm to 8:15 pm Eastern Time (ET) - Canada/USA
8 am to 10:15 am Melbourne, Australia (AEDT) time zone
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The Integrated Theory of Birth Trauma (ITB)
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The Power Threat Meaning Framework
Understanding the deeper psychological and contextual layers of birth-related trauma
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Attachment relationships and potential activation of past trauma
How to integrate the ITB with EMDR
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Selecting memory targets - awareness of:
1) Obstetric violence and how to recognise it
2) The perinatal and developmental context of birth trauma
3) The potential trajectories following birth trauma
7:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Break
7:45 pm - 8:15 pm
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Q & A / Case Consultation
About Dr Lucy Frankham, Clinical Psychologist
Dr Lucy Frankham is a Clinical Psychologist over 15 years of experience, whose work focuses on perinatal mental health and complex trauma. Her PhD research focused on birth related trauma and she has published in peer reviewed journals on this topic. Lucy is an Accredited EMDR consultant, a Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor, perinatal psychologist consultant for NSW Health and trainer with Maternity Consumer Network. She is also an Honorary Adjunct Lecturer at the University of New England and a Postdoctoral Researcher in respectful maternity care.
Continuing Education (CE) Credits:
2 CE credits/contact hours awarded
*CE credits also available for the home study version!
See our FAQ section below for more information
EMDRIA
2 EC Program Approval Number: #18032-196
Association of Social Work Board (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program.
Envision Counselling and Consulting, Inc., #1895, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 1/19/2025-1/19/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 2 clinical continuing education credits.
National Board for Certified Counselors
Envision Counselling and Consulting has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7241. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Envision Counselling and Consulting is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
Envision Counselling & Consulting, Inc. is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Envision Counselling & Consulting, Inc. maintains responsibility for the program.
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
CCPA has reviewed and approved the content of this workshop for 2 CEC.
Please ensure to check with your individual state boards/regulatory body to verify Continuing Education Credit Hours requirements and if the workshop you are planning to take qualifies. Licensing Boards change regulations often and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about a specific course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling.
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FAQ
Do I need to have completed an EMDRIA approved EMDR Basic Training to receive EMDRIA CEs for this course?
Completion of at least part 1 of an EMDRIA approved Basic EMDR training is required to attend this program
What are the requirements for obtaining CEs?
Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in at the start of the live interactive webinar and logged out at the end, and attended the entire webinar to receive a certificate. Attendees will need to sign in by typing their first and last name in the chat box at the start of the workshop and sign out by typing their first and last name in the chat box at the end of the workshop. Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire workshop. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. An evaluation form will be made available to attendees at the end of the live workshop. The link to the evaluation form will be posted in the chat box. Certificates will be available following workshop completion. If participants cannot be present live for the entire workshop, they will have the option to watch the recording (home study) version of the presentation and will have access to Self-Study CE credits after completion of a short quiz.
Do I have to pay extra for CE credits?
No. The cost of CE credits is included with your workshop registration fee.
If I cannot attend live, can I still get CE credits?
Yes. You can access the recording in the home study version, watch it in its entirety, and then pass a quiz with a score of 75% or higher. After taking the quiz, you will be able to download a certificate as proof of completion.
How do I access the home study version when it becomes available?
You will be emailed five (5) business days after the live event with instructions on how you can access Envision's online learning platform. Sign in to your online account: Locate the email and click on your personal sign-in link to set your password. You cannot locate the email we sent? Login directly through the platform. Copy and paste the link below into your web browser: https://on-demand.envisionworkshops.com/pages/home-page To login, use the email address you provided when you registered for the workshop. To create your password, click on "Forgot Password" and set up a password for your account. If you already have an account and password, use those credentials to login.
How long do I have to review the recording?
You will have 1 YEAR to review the recording. The recording will be made available approximately five (5) business days after the live workshop.
What is the refund policy?
Refunds on purchased tickets are available up until 15 days before the date of the live workshop. There is no refund after this date. Refunds will include the ticket price less a $50 processing fee for all refunds/price adjustments. *Prices subject to change. Refunds within 15 days of workshops will be in the form of a workshop credit. These credits do not expire. Please email registration@envisionservices.ca if cancellation is required.
If I have special needs or require accommodations, what do I do?
Email registration@envisionservices.ca at least five (5) business days prior to the live workshop to request accommodations or discuss your needs. Envision cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.
If I have a complaint or grievance, who do I contact?
Please email registration@envisionservices.ca. All grievances must be in writing and will be replied to within 5 - 10 business days.
Is there commercial support or a conflict of interest for this presentation?
Lucy Frankham receives a speaking honorarium from Envision. There are no known conflicts of interests for this program. Envision does not receive any financial support for this presentation. Literature may be referred to during the presentation. Envision will not receive any book royalties and was not offered any financial incentives for the mention of those books. Please note that authors of these books will get a royalty from any sale made of their books as per their agreement with the publishing company. For more information on any potential conflict of interest or financial support, attendees may email Envision at registration@envisionservices.ca.
What are the course interaction and system requirements?
This live workshop is fully interactive. Attendees may ask questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions. System requirements: • Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher • Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher • Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible