The Impact of Sexual Trauma Within the Reproductive Period & Symptoms: Incorporating Trauma Informed Care and Medical Advocacy to Clinical Work -Clock Hours: 3- (Live Training)
The Impact of Sexual Trauma Within the Reproductive Period & Symptoms: Incorporating Trauma Informed Care and Medical Advocacy to Clinical Work -Clock Hours: 3- (Live Training)
The Impact of Sexual Trauma Within the Reproductive Period & Symptoms: Incorporating Trauma Informed Care and Medical Advocacy to Clinical Work
(Approved for the Psychotherapy/Mental Health Track Advanced Training as well as CE for maintaining PMH-C)
$250
The Nurturing Mamas Network Training Institute has trained thousands of clinicians in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health since 2022.
Clock Hours: 3
Synchronous Distance Course
Target Audience: behavioral health and social workers who serve in the role of counseling/therapy.
Content Description:
This Advanced Level is designed for mental health providers seeking to deepen their clinical understanding of how sexual trauma uniquely impacts clients during the reproductive period. This training examines common trauma-related symptoms that may emerge or intensify across this stage, with attention to how these presentations can influence assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
Participants will explore the role of stigma in shaping client experiences and clinical dynamics, including barriers to disclosure, engagement, and care. Grounded in trauma-informed principles, the course also introduces practical approaches to medical advocacy, including how to effectively utilize advocacy letters to support clients in accessing reproductive and healthcare services.
By integrating clinical insight with actionable tools, this training supports mental health professionals in providing more responsive, informed, and affirming care to trauma survivors during the reproductive period.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
Differentiate at least three (3) trauma-related symptom presentations associated with sexual trauma during the reproductive period and analyze their clinical implications for assessment and treatment planning.
Analyze the impact of stigma on clinical decision-making and therapeutic engagement when working with clients in the reproductive period, and apply at least one (1) strategy to mitigate its effects in practice.
Identify and apply at least two (2) key components of medical advocacy letters to support trauma survivors during the reproductive period.
Presenter/ Instructor: Laura Wood, MA, LMHC, NCC, CST
Laura M. Wood is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State, a trainer with Nurturing Mamas Network, a NBCC National Certified Counselor, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and CORDICO Certified First Responder Clinician and trained by Postpartum Support International running a private practice based in Seattle Washington. Laura has been working in the mental health field for over 10 years. Laura’s focus lies at the intersection of neurodivergence, trauma, and sex. Much of Laura’s career has been spent focused on helping guide those who have been through sexual violence towards a life free from shame and a sex life full of pleasure. Laura has spoken nationally and has provided consultation and training to both individuals and groups of mental health professionals around working with clients who have experienced sexual trauma. Her lived experiences include living and working abroad as well as learning to live with a chronic health condition. Her teaching roles often focus on helping other professionals have a multidimensional view to their lens of care. Laura’s goal is to provide training and education that is approachable, inclusive, creative, and supportive to both clients and clinicians.
This interactive synchronous distance/live interactive(live virtual) webinar is offered on zoom on the dates listed below. Please note: registration must be completed by 10:00 p.m. CST on the day before your scheduled training session. This live webinar takes place on Zoom and is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor- led discussions. Course completion requirements: behavioral health and social workers must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to be eligible for ce credit. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 2 business days of course completion.
If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about his/her experience with Nurturing Mamas Network, he/she may call or e-mail Felicia Hurst at felicia@nurturingmamasnetwork.com. Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days
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TIME, TOPIC & DESCRIPTION / METHODOLOGY
TIME & METHODOLOGY: 00:00–00:30 Introduction & Learning Objectives – Overview of goals, outline of session Lecture 00:30–01:00 Core Content Part 1 – Presentation of foundational concepts Lecture + Case Examples 01:00–01:20 Core Content Part 2 – Applied strategies and interventions Lecture + Group Discussion 01:20-01:30 Break 01:30–02:00 Integration Part 1- Clinical implications and applications 02:00–02:30 Integration Part 2– More specific case applications Reflection + Discussion 02:30–03:00 Q&A / Closing – Wrap-up, open discussion Group Discussion 03:00–03:05 Evaluations Completed
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