Advanced Mental Health Trauma Therapy for Clinical Professionals
Katie Papke, LMSW, CAADC, CCHTVSP | September 20 | 3:15-4:15 pm
Topic: Direct Service | Knowledge Level: Advanced
Human trafficking is a public health issue that requires a trauma-informed, survivor-focused response from all health care providers. There is evidence related to the healthcare needs of trafficking survivors, but there is still limited research and insight into the best approaches for the treatment of psychological trauma experienced by trafficking victims. The trauma experienced within this patient population is chronic and complex. This workshop explores best practices in a phased approach used to treat trauma and trauma-related symptoms of trafficking victims. In phase 2, participants will be introduced to the Flash Technique modified for therapy with survivors of human trafficking. The Flash Technique can help prepare the survivor for Phase 3 trauma treatment because it allows them to process traumatic memories with minimum or no feelings of distress. This training includes an overview of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) techniques specifically for use with survivors of human trafficking. Please note, EMDR and other techniques should not be used without advanced, multi-hour training and relevant certifications. Participants will be provided additional training resources offered by the Emancipation Nation Network. Participant engagement through case studies related to recovery stories will be shared. A special clinical impact will be emphasized throughout the training related to the trainer’s personal and clinical experience working with other survivors of trafficking.
Presentation Objectives:
• Identify three trauma-related symptoms of human trafficking victims
• Discuss three evidence-based practices for the treatment of trauma and trauma-related symptoms
• Detail the Flash Technique and EMDR and discuss how it is specific for treating trauma-related symptoms with human trafficking victims
• Explain the recovery process for survivors of human trafficking