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Social Work Me
This podcast is a brought to you by Southwest Counselling Services in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. The show is for social workers, counsellors, psychotherapists and anyone in the mental health profession as well anyone looking for more information on improving their mental health or overall wellness. The show is hosted by a group of Registered Social Workers/Psychotherapists including; Matt Barnes, Michele McPherson, Taylor Dunlop & Rachael Fowler.
Every episode aims to be informative, relevant and full of practical tips, tricks and wisdom from some of the leading experts in the field.
Social Work Me
Perinatal Mental Health, Postpartum Mood Disorders & EMDR w/ 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:
-Videos
-Monthly Chat for Dads
Book: How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids by Jancee Dunn
EMDR Infertility Protocol by Reg Morrow: Marilyn Luber's Book