STRESS RESPONSES FOLLOWING SEXUAL TRAUMA

Course overview

Course Description: This course, based on a publication written by Beth Philley, M.A., describes in detail stress responses as well as other reactions to sexual trauma. The article begins with an overview of the incidence of sexual abuse and non-sexual abuse trauma and goes on to outline the psychological impact of childhood sexual abuse, adult sexual assault and other traumas. PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and DID (dissociative identity disorder), common diagnosis that are associated with a history of trauma are also reviewed. The article includes strategies for interventions, both by the survivors and clinicians working with the survivors. Specific counseling techniques for working with sexual abuse trauma victims are also discussed. This course serves as an excellent resource for mental health professionals who would like to build or refresh their knowledge about sexual abuse trauma and the treatment of trauma in adults. Psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists can benefit from this course. This course may also be helpful for other practitioners, such as midwives and dieticians and nutritionists who work with adult trauma victims. This course is appropriate for beginning, intermediate and advanced level practitioners who wish to learn more about sexual abuse trauma and its treatment. Learning Objectives: This course will provide a professional with a summary of sexual abuse and trauma.Specifically, a professional will: -Identify the incidence of sexual and non-sexual trauma. -Describe the psychological impact of childhood sexual abuse, adult sexual victimization and other trauma. -Describe treatment interventions that are appropriate for use with persons suffering from sexual and non-sexual trauma. Come visit us on the web at ce-classes.com