Changing Perspectives when working with Sexual trauma Survivors in Reproductive Work: Moving through Case Conceptualization to Clinical Intervention Implementation

(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 will discuss Changing Perspectives when Working with Sexual Trauma Survivors in Reproductive Work: Moving through Case Conceptualization to Clinical Intervention Implementation is designed for mental health providers seeking to strengthen their clinical approach when supporting survivors of sexual trauma during the reproductive period. This training emphasizes the shift from traditional symptom identification to more nuanced, trauma-informed case conceptualization that directly informs effective intervention strategies.

Participants will explore how a symptom-based approach can be thoughtfully applied within reproductive mental health care, while also examining the ways sexual trauma may shape the therapeutic relationship, including issues related to trust, safety, and relational dynamics. The course highlights practical, clinically relevant strategies that support both client care and provider well-being.

In addition, the training addresses the impact of vicarious trauma on clinicians and introduces actionable tools that participants can integrate into their own practice to promote resilience and sustainability. By bridging conceptual understanding with concrete interventions, this course equips mental health professionals to deliver more attuned, effective, and ethically grounded care.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

1. Analyze and apply at least two (2) ways a symptom-based approach can be utilized when working with clients in the reproductive period.

2. Analyze at least two (2) ways experiences of sexual trauma may impact the therapeutic relationship and apply this understanding to inform clinical decision-making.

3. Identify and implement at least one (1) evidence-informed strategy to manage vicarious trauma within their clinical practice.

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