Navigating Reproductive Care After Trauma
NEW DATE! Saturday, April 23th, 2022 | 11am-1pm PT/ 1-3pm CT/ 2-4pm ET
*2hr gathering will be held via Zoom
*Closed captioning is available
*Workshop is open to all
*This workshop will be recorded. Participants will have access to the recording until May 20th, 2022.
DESCRIPTION
For survivors of trauma with a uterus, navigating reproductive care can be overwhelming. For many, it is enough to avoid care completely or leads us to feel re-traumatized as we force our way through it.
Join us and build a foundation for an empowered experience while navigating reproductive care.
WORKSHOP OUTLINE
What are my options?
- Common examples of reproductive care/services within and outside of medical institutions
- Common kinds of care providers within and outside of medical institutions
The Survivors Experience:
- Common reproductive issues that sexual assault survivors face
- Reasons why survivors of trauma avoid reproductive care
Tips for creating a more empowered experience and more!
FACILITATOR
Eri Guajardo Johnson (she/they), is a queer, bi-racial latinx birthworker, community educator, birth consultant for trauma survivors, and founder of Birth Bruja- an online educational platform devoted to intersectional, liberational & decolonial approaches to birthwork, healing and life.
Drawing upon her breadth of experience supporting survivors of sexual assault, studying indigenous Mexican and Indian healing modalities, and obtaining their masters in Women, Gender, Spirituality & Social Justice- she approaches birthwork as a mechanism for individual and collective liberation.
The Birth Bruja platform @BirthBruja is a manifestation of Eri’s passion for birthwork as a spiritual, liberational & decolonial practice. There, they host a variety of facilitators who offer monthly birthwork mentorship circles, continuing education workshops, reclaiming ancestral wisdom courses, and more. Visit www.BirthBruja.com to learn more.
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Once payment is received, you will receive a confirmation email with a PDF. The Zoom link is on the second page. Email [email protected] if you do not receive your confirmation email.
NonRefundable: All payments are nonrefundable.
Scholarships: Limited full and half-priced scholarships will be awarded to BIPOC individuals who would not otherwise be able to attend due to financial and social hardships. To apply, send an email to [email protected] with a short share on why you want to attend.
>>>Be sure to write "Navigating Reproductive Care After Trauma" in the subject and clarify whether you are requesting a full or half-priced scholarship.