A Workshop on Helping Survivors to Heal from Sexual Trauma: An Attachment Approach
Description:
According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 81% of women and 43% of men report experiencing some form of sexual harassment and/or assault in their lifetime. Therefore, a therapist is likely to work with clients who are survivors of sexual trauma. Yet many therapists are uncomfortable and unsure of how to help clients work through these traumatic experiences. This workshop will address the skills necessary to accompany clients on their healing journey.
The workshop will be led by Reena Bernards, LCMFT, an experienced attachment-based therapist in the field, as well as Donna Jenson, an author and national leader in the sexual abuse survivor community. The focus will be on how to work with clients in the different stages of therapy, including assessment, psychoeducation, beginning of self-awareness, deepening the experience and consolidating gains. The workshop will include techniques of grounding, mindfulness, and using writing as a tool in healing. Finally, the workshop will address therapist self-care to prevent the effect of secondary traumatization.
This is an intermediate program for all mental health professionals.
**There will be a maximum of 25 participants so register early!
Learning Objectives:
Describe the stages of therapy necessary for working with a survivor of sexual abuse
Apply the techniques of grounding, mindfulness, and writing about trauma
Identify techniques of self-care for the therapist to be used to avoid the impact of vicarious traumatization
About the Presenters:
Reena Bernards, LCMFT is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, in private practice in Maryland and Washington D.C. She is certified as an Emotionally Focused Therapist and works with individuals, couples, and families using a trauma-informed and attachment lens. She also works as an inter-group dialogue consultant and trainer.
Donna Jenson, MA is the Founder and Director of Time To Tell. Author of Healing My Life From Incest to Joy, editor of the anthology, Survivor Voices; and producer of the documentary Telling Is Healing. Since 2008 Jenson has led writing circles for survivors. She is also a leadership development consultant for non-profits.
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Location:
Live Seminar (via Zoom)
May 12, 2023 @ 10:00am to 1:00pm EST
Credits:
3 CE credits
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation of your registration with a full refund can be done up to 7 days before the event. If you would like to cancel your registration, please send an email to timetotellproject@gmail.com.
Grievances Policy:
We seek to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to Reena Bernards Associates. Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems.
ADA Assistance:
For individuals needing special accommodations, please send an email to rbernards2@gmail.com.
Conflict of Interest:
There is no known commercial interest or conflict of interest for this program.
The CE Company is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The CE Company maintains responsibility for this program and its content
