“Dr. Emerson has been a clinical mentor to us and to thousands in our network of mental health professionals around the world. We recognize Dr. Emerson as the eminent pioneer in the field of Pre- and Perinatal Psychology and Treatment.” From a letter by David Hartman, LCSW, Director of the Wellness Institute. (click here for the full letter)
William R. Emerson, Ph.D. is a world pioneer in the field of pre- and perinatal psychology. Dr. Emerson has practiced psychotherapy for more than 40 years, specializing in regression therapy, and developing and implementing methods for treating pre- and perinatal trauma in infants, children and adults. He was the first in the field to develop treatment techniques for infants, including psychotherapeutic interventions. He is renowned as a workshop leader, writer and international lecturer.
Early in his career, Dr. Emerson made important observations about the physiology of emotions, including distinguishing between trauma and shock. This—and other early pioneering work—resulted in an acknowledgment of his extraordinary contributions to psychology in the form of an honorary fellowship from the US National Science Foundation.
As President—currently Emeritus President—and mentor of APPPAH (the US educational corporation representing professionals in Birth Psychology), Dr. Emerson’s contribution was to introduce a training and certification program for professionals dealing with birth.
Dr. Emerson currently conducts training seminars and personal workshops in the U.S., Canada and Europe. What workshop participants and professional trainees especially love about his work is his ability to invite spirit in to “do the work.”
His upcoming book on trauma caused by the maternity care system will be published in 2014. Another book on “Prenatal Twin-Loss” will follow.
William Emerson, PhD
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