With Jennifer Summerfeldt - Founder of ASK Therapy for Moms

You’re in for a treat today! In this episode I speak with renowned birth trauma specialist, Jennifer Summerfeldt. Jennifer holds an MA in Counseling Psychology (MACP) and is a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC). She is the CEO (Chief Empathy Officer) and Founder of ASK Therapy for Moms. With over 20 years of experience within the fields of maternal health, childbirth and psychology studies, she uses her expertise and voice to help advance the dialogue on trauma-informed care, maternal mental health, and healing in general.

Today we discuss how Jennifer came into the birth healing role, and what she perceives to be the complex underpinnings of the pervasive birth trauma that exists within our current culture of birth. She shares a little of her own experiences, and the paradigm within which she works in helping others to find healing after a traumatic birth.

Here is how you can connect with Jennifer and her work:

Websites

> www.therapyformoms.ca

> www.flowingfears.com

> www.nsidoulatraining.com

Podcast

> Therapy For Moms (Formally known as Healing After Birth)

https://anchor.fm/therapyformoms

Books

> Healing After Birth: Navigating Your Emotions After A Difficult Childbirth  (2018)

> Midwifery For The Soul: Awaken to Your Fierce Feminine in the Depths of Darkness and Trauma (2019)

Programs + Courses

> Nervous System Informed Doula Training: Foundational Course www.NSIDoulaTraining.com

> Fearlessly Thriving: A 5 part video series outlines point of view on healing and transformation www.flowingfears.com

> Perinatal Mental Health Program: Childbirth informed, Nervous system approach and a unique therapeutic map for mental health professionals and students. https://www.therapyformoms.ca/trainings

> Healing After Birth online program https://www.midwiferyforthesoul.com/courses/healing-after-birth-program