Therapist Core

This 23-hour training will satisfy the OCVA core training requirements for therapists treating victims of sexual assault/abuse. The training content reflects a philosophical approach to services, which emphasizes an empowerment approach to working with survivors of sexual violence. The training provides both a philosophical base in addition to a clinical base, which will enhance therapists’ ability to provide comprehensive therapy services to sexual assault survivors.

August 19-21, 2008 – Spokane Click here to download a registration form

New Structure of Workshop

Day 1 focuses on the underlying conditions surrounding sexual assault and examines issues related to the dynamics of sexual victimization, rape culture, and anti-oppression theory. (The first day DOES NOT focus on issues related to providing clinical services).

Day 2 focuses on Trauma/Treatment and Clinical Approaches pertaining to adult victims of abuse and assault and will include examining issues around diagnosis, assessment, creating the therapeutic environment, vicarious trauma, etc.

Day 3 focuses on Trauma/Treatment and Clinical Approaches pertaining to child victims and will focus on such issues as child development and the effects of victimization on children, sexual behaviors, assessment, grooming, offenders, community protocols, etc.

Philosophical Base – Day One

Why We Are Here
History of Rape Laws
Myths and Facts of Sexual Assault
Rape Culture
Underlying conditions that perpetuate sexual assault – diversity, cultural competency & anti-oppression theory
Anti-rape movement & feminism

Trauma Treatment Base/Clinical Approaches for Adult Victims – Day Two

Assessment and Treatment
Therapeutic Environment
Clarification of clinical and forensic objectives and roles
Assessment and treatment of symptoms, effects and impact of sexual assault, abuse and harassment
PTSD
Differential diagnosis
Research based interventions/treatment plans
Sexual development
Gender differences
Vicarious Traumatization

Trauma Treatment Base/Clinical Approaches for Sexually Abused Children - Day Three

Assessment and Treatment
Therapeutic Approach
Grooming
Sibling Incest
Child Sexual Abuse Protocol
Mandated Reporting

2008- 2009 Dates & Locations

THERAPIST CORE TRAINING SAVE THE DATE
Registration link and materials will be available approximately six weeks prior to the training.

August 19-21, 2008 - Spokane WA, Training & Registration Information

March, 2008 - Olympia WA

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