A Dyadic & Attachment-Informed Framework

Learn a framework for case conceptualization and history taking that honors the unique relational and developmental changes of the perinatal period.  This training moves beyond an individualised approach to consider the parent–infant dyad, recognising the importance of supporting the developing relationship between parent and infant.

Practical Tools for Clinical Application

Gain practical guidance on adapting the EMDR phases for perinatal clients, supported by video demonstrations, practical exercises and a detailed case example. Leave with resources you can immediately integrate into your own clinical practice.

Support Both Parent & Baby

Learn to support parental wellbeing and the developing parent–infant relationship simultaneously, while helping clients remain regulated, connected and emotionally available within the caregiving relationship. 

About the Course

If you’re an EMDR therapist, you already understand the power of EMDR. But when working with clients during the perinatal period—pregnancy, birth and the postpartum years—the clinical picture can be more complex. The transition to parenthood can bring profound changes in identity, attachment, relationships and emotional regulation, while previous trauma and unresolved experiences may become newly activated. This is where a deeper understanding of perinatal adaptations to EMDR becomes invaluable. Designed by EMDRAA Accredited EMDR Trainer, Dr Jacinta Hatton, this advanced training is for EMDR therapists who want to develop greater confidence and clinical skill in working with perinatal clients.  In up to four hours of training, you'll learn to conceptualise perinatal presentations through the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, while considering the needs of both the individual client and the developing parent–infant dyad. The training explores practical adaptations across history taking, case conceptualisation, target selection, preparation and treatment planning, alongside a detailed case example, video demonstrations and practical exercises. Move beyond simply knowing how to use EMDR—and develop a deeper understanding of how, when and why to adapt your approach for perinatal clients.

Meet Dr Jacinta Hatton

Dr Jacinta Hatton is a Perinatal Psychologist, Accredited EMDR Trainer and Advanced Schema Therapist with over 14 years’ experience working with complex trauma and perinatal mental health. Her clinical experience across specialist trauma, hospital and community settings has shaped a particular interest in the intersection of trauma, attachment and the transition to parenthood. Through her clinical practice, supervision and EMDR training, Jacinta has developed a passion for helping EMDR therapists translate theory into thoughtful, clinically responsive EMDR practice. This advanced training brings together her clinical experience in EMDR, perinatal mental health and attachment-informed care to provide EMDR therapists with a practical framework for working confidently with the unique complexities of perinatal presentations.

What You'll Learn

7 Chapters · 22 Lessons

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      The Dyadic and Attachment-Informed Framework

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      Welcome and Introduction Slides

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      Why Perinatal EMDR Requires a Different Lens

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      Why EMDR with Perinatal Cases Requires a Different Lens

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      Phase 1- History Taking and Treatment Planning

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      Phase 1- History Taking and Treatment Planning

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      Floatback Script Example- The Case of Jane

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      The Listening for Ghosts Memory Mapping Exercise

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      Phase 2- Preparation

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      Phase 2- Preparation

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      The Compassionate Motherhood Moment Exercise

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      The Compassionate Witness Exercise

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      The Mother-Infant Bonding Exercise

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      Phase 3- Assessment

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      Phase 3- Assessment

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      The Four Question Decision Making Framework

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      Phases 4-8

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      Phases 4-8 Slides

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      The Library Analogy- Adapted for Perinatal Clients

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      Conclusions

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      Course Feedback

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      Conclusions

Ready to Confidently Work with EMDR for Perinatal Clients?

This advanced EMDR training provides the framework, practical tools and clinical guidance to thoughtfully adapt EMDR for the unique complexities of the perinatal period, with practical exercises and resources you can take directly into your practice. You’ll develop greater confidence in case conceptualisation, target selection and treatment planning while learning to consider both the individual client and the developing parent–infant relationship. All prices are in AUD and include GST. Course access is available for 12 months from the date of purchase.

$395.00

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Pricing and Course Information:

- All prices are in AUD and include GST.  - Course access is available for 12 months from the date of purchase. - This training provides up to 4-hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) relevant to psychological practice. Participants are responsible for determining whether the training is applicable to their individual CPD learning goals and registration requirements and for retaining appropriate evidence of participation.