What you'll learn :
The focus is to increase understanding of individuals through the trauma/adversity history lens. Motivation and meaning of behaviors will be explored and defined as an attempt to decrease feelings of distress. Trauma-informed care is an established practice that can dramatically improve the outcomes for individuals, children, and families.
Requirements :
This is a discussion of the elements of trauma informed care and supporting materials on the nature of how trauma/adversity can impact life and health throughout the lifespan.
Description :
Presenters: Dr. Stephanie Thurston-Simmons and Brian Simmons
Dr. Stephanie Thurston-Simmons has been in private practice since 2000. Dr. Thurston- Simmons holds three licenses: She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider, and a Licensed Deregistration Specialist.
Brian Simmons has been a Licensed Peace Officer in Texas for 15 years beginning his career with the Dallas Police Department in 2000. He holds a Master Peace Officer’s License, is a Certified Field Training Officer, and a Certified Hostage Negotiator.
In addition to working domestically, Dr. Thurston-Simmons and Mr. Simmons are involved in the fight against global sex trafficking. Traveling the Mideast assisting refugees and the rescue networks designing, implementing, and overseeing a trauma treatment program for men, women, and children that have been trafficked, tortured, or recruited as soldiers.
Sex Trafficking & Sex Industry Exploitation: Understanding and Treating the Multidimensional Needs of Victims is a 18 hour certification training course designed to provide the participant with a working knowledge of the global sex trafficking trade. Clinicians will learn about the different forms of exploitation utilized to bring victims into the trade as well as how the international community is responding to fight the proliferation of this devastating abuse. Practitioners will develop a working knowledge of the traumatic elements unique to the women and children who have been exploited for profit. Through discussion, case studies, and experiential exercises, participants will gain knowledge regarding current research, theories, empirically supported treatment models and techniques, assessments, and treatment structures that minimize resistance & maximizes effectiveness. Clinicians will also learn about unique challenges related to this population and develop strategies to reduce treatment failure.
Learning Goals/Objectives:
Participants will learn about the sex trafficking trade
Define trafficking and related terminology
Describe the breadth and scope of the problem
List the types of trafficking
Differentiate the facts and statistics from myths about the industry
Distinguish state statutes from federal statutes
Discuss current efforts to rescue victims and disrupt trafficking operations
Participants will learn about the people who engage in trafficking
List the different types of traffickers
Discuss the characteristics of traffickers
Differentiate the various tactics used to obtain and contain victims
Explain the impact of the Internet and social media on the industry
Identify ways that pornography influences the trafficking trade
List the signs of trafficking and tips for safety
Participants will gain an understanding of the trafficking customers
Discuss the characteristics of the customer
Explain the influences of pornography
Describe how customers seek and obtain victims
Distinguish between criminality and sexual addiction
Participants will learn about the victims of trafficking
List the types of victims
Discuss the characteristics of victims
Identify victim vulnerabilities
Describe trauma experiences
Summarize the effects of trafficking on victims
Describe the types of trauma
Recognize the different trauma reactions
Detail relevant family dynamics
Differentiate cultural reactions among groups
Explain treatment and resource limitations
Participants will acquire knowledge of trauma and how to effectively treat it
Define trauma
Explain the neurophysiology of trauma
Determine the treatment limitations and barriers
Discuss Trauma Informed Care
Identify the different treatment models and programs
Describe the treatment process
Differentiate between the needs of child vs. adult victims
Illustrate the difference between sex offender treatment and John programs
Explain factors related to attachment and bonding in victims
Distinguish between treatment resistance and treatment noncompliance
Build resiliency
Dissect elements of comorbidity
Participants will explore special issues related to working with trafficking victims
Identify ways to create safety
Cite tips for working with the population
Discuss factors relevant to court testimony
Differentiate between trafficking clients and general population clientele
Analyze a therapist’s own personal biases and preconceptions toward traffic victims
Assess treatment challenges
Define compassion fatigue and related terminology
Identify resources used to expand a clinician’s understanding of trafficking and trauma
This course meets the educational requirement for the Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Sex Trafficking (CCTSS) when applying to the Trauma Institute International (TII). For eligibility, please visit the TII website for details.
This course is not available for NBCC credit.
Who this course is for :
Course Size Details :
Mental health, teachers, probation, courts, child-protective agencies, foster parents, clergy
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