Family Systems Often Reel From the Disclosure of Sexual Trauma
Sexual trauma is the most common trauma many clinicians address in counseling. Whenever one partner's sexual trauma wounds begin to surface in a relationship, dysfunction often results. Family systems often reel from the after effects of this trauma whenever it is disclosed, throwing everyone into grief and trauma responses.
In order for survivors to heal effectively from the trauma, empowering them and their support network (spouse/partner, parents, best friend) is critical. There must also be recognition that those who love and support the survivor are grieving and experiencing triggers as well. Ms. Bradley-Ball presents a step-by-step approach for helping the survivor choose and develop the appropriate support "team," and educating, supporting, and stabilizing all involved throughout the grieving process.
Empower families to be important allies for loved ones who seek healing from the wounds of sexual trauma.
Course Content
A. Defining Trauma and the Impact on a Couple
B. Educating the Family About Trauma
C. The Essential Elements to Empower the Family to be an Ally
1. What families must know to become a healing alliance
2. Choosing an effective support “team”
3. Determining the best educational setting
4. Individual: pros and cons
5. Psycho-educational class: pros and cons
6. Survivor partner group: pros and cons
D. Helping the Couple (Re)Establish Safety
E. Helping the Couple Rebuild or Deepen Trust and Intimacy
F. Dealing with Triggers for Both People
1. Developing the map
2. Developing the intimacy commitment
3. Managing the commitment over time
G. The Grieving Time: Help Both People Grieve the Losses Caused by the Trauma
H. “How Long is This Going to Take?”
I. Boundaries and Contact (or not) When the Offender is a Part of the Family
J. Restoring Life as a Couple Post-Acute Grief
K. Special Issues
1. When both partners have trauma histories
2. When a partner is sexually addicted
This course has been approved by , as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 2 continuing education hour(s). NAADAC Provider #77600, is responsible for all aspects of their programming. Content includes elements of one of the NAADAC 8 Counselor Skills Group. Full attendance is required to receive credit, variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the NAADAC guidelines.
The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 2.0 hours of continuing education credit.
is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This program is approved for 2 continuing education credit(s).
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This educational offering consists of 2.0 clock hour(s) of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this offering and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.
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is an approved sponsor with the South Carolina Board of Examiners for LPC, AC and MFTs (Provider #104). This program is offered for 2 continuing education hour(s).
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This educational offering may qualify toward your professional development requirement. The educational offering consists of 2 clock hour(s). Use this information and your board rules and regulations to calculate professional development/continuing education credit.
The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 2.0 hours of continuing education credit.
This educational offering consists of 2.0 clock hour(s) of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this offering and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.
is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This program is approved for 2 continuing education credit(s).
is a registered marriage and family therapist continuing education sponsor approved through the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (license # 168-000172). This program is offered for two (2) contact hour(s) of continuing education for marriage and family therapist. Licensed marriage and family therapist in other states should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.
Vyne Education, LLC., is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0020. This educational offering is acceptable for 2 continuing education hour(s). Full attendance is required to receive credit for Marriage and Family Therapists; variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the State Board guidelines.
is approved through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (provider #RCT091001). This program is offered for two (2) clock hour(s) of continuing education for counselors and marriage family therapists. Licensed counselors and marriage and family therapists in other states should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.
is an approved sponsor with the South Carolina Board of Examiners for LPC, AC and MFTs (Provider #104). This program is offered for 2 continuing education hour(s).
is an approved sponsor of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider number 195). This course is offered for 2 clock hour(s).
This educational offering qualifies for 2 continuing education hour(s) as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.
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The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 2.0 hours of continuing education credit.
is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This program is approved for 2 continuing education credit(s).
, SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed Social Workers #0043. This educational offering is acceptable for 2 continuing education hour(s). Full attendance is required to receive credit for Social Workers; variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the State Board guidelines.
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MELISSA (MISSY) BRADLEY-BALL, MS, NCC, BCETS, FAAETS, is a nationally recognized clinical educator, corporate consultant, and author with over 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist, providing individual, group, and family therapy. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Music Education and Master of Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee. Her extensive EMDR training (Level I, II, and specialized protocols) helped her become a trailblazer in the field of sexual trauma through a Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth model and she often trains personnel at medical/mental health agencies, universities, school systems, and other facilities. An in-demand Child Sexual Abuse Investigator and expert court witness, Mrs. Bradley-Ball has conducted seminars for more than 100,000 medical, behavioral health, law enforcement, educators, clergy, and military personnel, as well as members of the public throughout the U.S. and Canada. She was a primary speaker for the first National Conference on Post-Traumatic Growth in 2011.
Her frequent keynote addresses at regional and national conferences—as well as television and radio news broadcasts—have won her the Scripps Howard Award for Broadcasting Excellence, the Edward R. Murrow Award, and numerous other accolades. She is currently working on a PBS special about the heroic journey of children healing from divorce.
Psychologists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Counselors, Educators, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Alchoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
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