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Class description:

When we experience sexual trauma, the imprint of fear gets layered around our healthy sexuality. We remain on high alert and respond in sexual and nonsexual situations as if the violation is still happening, effectively under a ‘spell’ that we are sometimes unaware
of. The treatment is both cognitive and somatic. This class will explore what is involved in trauma and how calming our body’s physiology can break the ‘trauma spell.’ Discussed will be the short and long term effects of trauma, best practices to treat sexual
trauma, ways people can manage flashbacks and triggers, and selfcare tools for therapists, educators, and those we work with.

Learning Objectives

• Describe a variety of ways people experience trauma.
• Name at least 2 ways that sexual violations occur.
• Describe self-care tools for therapists and educators both during and after sessions with clients.
• Identify ways we can create a “climate of safety” for our clients.
• Name at least 2 ways people can manage flashbacks/triggers in sexual situations.
• Identify tools to use during a sexual experience when a partner is having a trauma response.
• Understand common somatic practices for treating trauma.

Instructor:

Dr. Sheila Silver MA, DHS (she/her)

AASECT
This program meets the requirements for the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 6 CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward the AASECT Certification and renewal of certification. Institute for Sexuality Education & Enlightenment, Provider #11-113-C. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT Certification. For further information please contact [email protected].

CORE KNOWLEDGE AREA: Sexual Functioning (I)
SEX THERAPY TRAINING AREA: Theory and Methods of Sex Related Psychotherapy (A); Sex Related Assessment (B)