2 CE Hours

Trauma-Informed Practice with Survivors of Sexual Trauma

A graduate-level continuing education course equipping clinicians to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based care to adult survivors of sexual trauma. The course integrates the neurobiology of trauma, prevalence data, assessment and safety planning, evidence-based treatment models, and clinician self-care to support competent and ethical practice.

2

CE Hours

What you'll learn

  • Describe the prevalence of sexual trauma and explain the neurobiological mechanisms underlying common trauma responses in survivors.
  • Conduct a trauma-informed assessment that prioritizes physical and psychological safety, screening, and collaborative safety planning.
  • Differentiate among evidence-based treatment approaches for sexual trauma and select interventions matched to client presentation and phase of recovery.
  • Apply trauma-informed principles to clinical decision-making, including the management of dissociation, shame, and re-traumatization risk.
  • Identify the signs of vicarious trauma and implement self-care and organizational strategies that sustain ethical, effective practice.

Approval & credit

CounselorReady is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP #7760). This course awards 2 NBCC-approved CE hours; a certificate is issued on completion. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CounselorReady is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

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