ASTRA: Training in Trauma-Sensitive Approaches to perinatal care
SLIDES COMING SOON
Overview
More than one third of expectant mothers have experienced abuse during childhood. These experiences are associated with an increased risk of complications during pregnancy, reduced physical and psychological well-being, and apprehension about childbirth. In response to this, the “ASTRA: Pregnancy and perinatal care” training course was developed. ASTRA is a free, online, asynchronous training course on the subject of trauma-sensitive approaches, aimed at all those providing perinatal care and services. It aims to equip professionals to offer care that promotes comfort and well-being, reduces the risk of retraumatization and supports the resilience of expectant mothers receiving care and services. A research project associated with the rollout of ASTRA training aims to evaluate the effects of ASTRA on the practices, knowledge and well-being of professionals participating in the training, as well as their satisfaction with it.
Speakers
Marie-Ève Grisé Bolduc
Marie-Ève Grisé Bolduc, M.Sc., holds a master's degree in psychoeducation. She is coordinator of knowledge mobilization for the STEP project team and a lecturer in the Department of Psychoeducation and Social Work at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. She is the author or co-author of scientific articles, book chapters and the book "10 questions sur le trauma complexe : Mieux comprendre pour mieux intervenir". Marie-Ève is also a collaborating member of the Canadian Consortium on Child and Youth Trauma and an associate member of McGill University's Centre for Research on Children and Families. She was a youth protection worker for several years, where she developed an interest in trauma-sensitive approaches and complex trauma.
