The Power of Transformation Course - Identifying and Overcoming Vicarious Trauma (VT)
Last Updated: 05/10/10 12:57PM
Through The Power of Transformation course you will learn about vicarious trauma (VT) and how it affects your agency/organization, the work you do with clients and you personally.
***NOTE: THIS COURSE IS ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS (6:30pm - 8:30pm)*** Many advocacy and child welfare agencies provide a vital, necessary service by helping children and families who undergo extreme forms of neglect and abuse. More often than not, the children and adults of these families also suffer from trauma. Over time, people in the helping profession like you are affected by working with traumatized families due to the heart felt connection you establish with those you serve. Participants will also develop their own self-care strategies to minimize the effects of VT.
Facilitator(s): DeShannon Bowens
DeShannon Bowens is the founder of ILERA Counseling and Education Services, an organization committed to raising awareness about sexuality and sexual abuse through innovative educational programs and healing services. She currently serves as ILERA's lead trainer and therapist. DeShannon has worked with social service agencies providing individual and support group counseling for adult survivors of sexual trauma and implemented staff development training and program development. She received a BA in Psychology from the University of Missouri and a MS in Counseling from Pace University. In 2007, DeShannon authored Hush Hush: An African American Family Breaks Their Silence on Sexuality & Sexual Abuse. For more information about DeShannon Bowens or ILERA visit www.ilera.com.
Date(s): Wednesdays 03/31/2010, 04/07/2010, 04/14/2010 and 4/21/2010
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: CONNECT
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Suggested Donation: $150
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