Early Childhood Trauma in the Family Structure can develop into Complex Trauma especially in Cases of Trafficking

Early Childhood Trauma in the Family Structure can develop into Complex Trauma especially in Cases of Trafficking is organized by Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA).

Description:
Human trafficking for purposes of prostitution occurs on a global scale impacting almost every country in the world according to a study done by Caliber and Associates for the Department of Justice (2000). Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse is the norm for these victims, and the road to recovery often mimics survivors of more traditional sexual abuse and domestic violence norms (Caliber, 2000). Secular models have been formulated by many in the Dissociative field (Braun, 1988; Putnam, 1989; Ross 1989, 2000; Krakauer, 2001; Briere, 2001; ), and to date, only one Faith-Based model has been put forth (Freison, 1985) which is anti-theoretical to current standards of care (International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, 1994). The HEART (Healing Emotional Affective Response to Treatment) Model (Keyes, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2018) offers a systematic methodology utilizing the existing standards of care and interpreting a Faith-Based overlay consistent with secular practice. This workshop will focus on the treatment needs of Survivors of Complex Trauma, and Trafficking who are mostly women and children, and the specific therapeutic issues in treatment. The 3 phase model of treatment will be explored utilizing the 10 stages HEART model and demonstrating the Faith-Based integration within accepted secular parameters. Particular attention will focus on cognitive distortions both as they relate to the individual (Ross, 1991) and as they may form from a spiritual context. Both secular and Faith-Based methodologies will be discussed, compared, and looked at from the standpoint of integration.

Learning Objectives:
• To be able to apply spiritual integration concepts and techniques to existing and accepted counseling strategies in harmony with client needs as an
  approach to being divergent because of a spiritual overlay.
• To increase awareness of the magnitude of the problem of Human Trafficking and understanding of some of the social and spiritual ramifications.
• To understand and synthesize the secular model of treatment with Faith-Based components in order to utilize an integrated approach to therapy
  that is consistent with current standards of practice.