Course curriculum

    1. How to use this course

    1. Course Description and Learning Objective

    2. About the Instructor

    3. Continuing Education (CE) Information

    4. Course FAQ

    5. Disclaimer and Course Requirements

    1. Prep Quiz

    2. Supporting Clients with Sexual Assault Trauma: Reclaiming One's Voice

    3. References

    1. Directions for Quiz and Certificate

    2. Quiz

    3. Evaluation

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About this course

  • 13 lessons

Course Description

The course “Supporting Clients with Sexual Assault Trauma: Reclaiming One’s Voice” highlights the prevalence and impact of sexual assault trauma and emphasizes the critical role of therapy in fostering healing, resilience, and empowerment for survivors. The training defines the varying forms of sexual assault and their psychological, emotional, and physical implications. The training also explores the complex dynamics of trauma responses, importance of maintaining a safe therapeutic environment, and   


This training explores the efficacy and use of trauma informed care with sexual assault survivors. The training explores interventions clinicians can use to support clients throughout their healing journey to reclaim their voice and bodily autonomy. The training discusses challenges that may arise within the work with sexual assault survivors and the importance of self-care practices for clinicians to minimize compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma

This is a beginner’s level course and there are no specific prerequisites for this course. The course is open to social work professionals, students, and individuals interested in gaining knowledge and skills related to supporting clients and survivors of sexual violence survivors. 


Learning Objectives & Agenda

  • To understand the psychological and physiological impact of sexual assault trauma on survivors.

  • To recognize the unique challenges faced by survivors of sexual assault and their diverse coping mechanisms.

  • To identify the critical components of creating a safe and empowering therapeutic environment for survivors.

  • To gain knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions tailored to the needs of sexual assault trauma survivors (i.e., trauma-informed approaches, CBT, and mindfulness-based practices)

  • To highlight the importance of establishing and maintaining professional boundaries while providing therapy for survivors of sexual assault trauma.

  • To recognize the potential for vicarious trauma and understand strategies for managing and mitigating its impact on therapists.

  • To develop a comprehensive understanding of ethical considerations and best practices when working with clients who have experienced sexual assault trauma in a therapeutic setting.




Outline




Lead Trainer

Trainer Faith Iloka, LAC

Faith E. Iloka (she/her) is a Nigerian Mental Health Counselor who employs a collaborative and client-centered approach in her work with clients. Faith utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, art therapy, feminist-therapy, multicultural, and trauma-informed interventions to support and empower clients towards increased self-awareness and healthy coping skills. Faith’s interests lie at the intersections of mental health and wellness, creative arts, and race. Faith also incorporates spirituality as it relates to clients’ unique backgrounds and experiences. Faith works with clients to design an individualized treatment plan to help clients feel heard and held, and support clients as they transition from “surviving” to “thriving”. Faith received her BA in African American Studies from Princeton University and her Master of Education and Master of Arts degrees in Mental Health/Psychological Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University. Faith completed her Masters Externship at Baruch College Counseling Center. Faith’s areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, grief, multicultural issues, romantic/interpersonal relationship issues, self-esteem, stress/anger management, and trauma/racial trauma. Faith enjoys afrobeats, playwriting, traveling, thrifting/fashion, and trying new foods.

Certificates will be awarded after completion of the full Webinar and course evaluation.

Radiant Sunshine, #1403, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Radiant Sunshine maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 2/28/23 to 2/28/2026  Social workers completing this course receive 3-clinical continuing education credits. 

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Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP):

Radiant Sunshine has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7371. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.

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Refund Policy:   No refund will be given for the purchase of any course or webinar. 

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