Perinatal Mental Health, Postpartum Mood Disorders & EMDR with Kirsten Dezort
Perinatal Mental Health, Postpartum Mood Disorders & EMDR with Kirsten Dezort
On Episode 23, Matt stays close to home with an interview with clinical social worker Kirsten Dezort who is a certified EMDR therapist, consultant-in-training and the coordinator of the Sarnia EMDR regional group. Kirsten has been a licensed clinical social worker for 16 years and has worked in Michigan and Sarnia in both agency and private practice settings.
On this episode we cover:
- Understanding, assessing and treating Perinatal Mental Health, Postpartum Mood Disorders and Birth Trauma
- Risk & protective factors for new parents
- Early intervention methods
- Impact of Covid-19 on perinatal mental health and parenting
- Working with men and fathers
- Pregnancy loss
- Societal/cultural norms and expectations of parenting
- Sleep + Sleep Training
- Tips and wisdom for new clinicians
- EMDR and treatment outcomes
- Resources for clinicians working in this area
To get in touch with Kirsten Dezort you can reach her @
socialworkerkirsten@gmail.com
Suggested Resources:
Website: Post Partum Support International
Karen Kleiman Website: Postpartum Stress Center
Dr. Dan Singley’s Resources for Men:
Book: How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids by Jancee Dunn
EMDR Infertility Protocol by Reg Morrow: Marilyn Luber’s Book