Harnessing the Power of Narrative: Enhancing Trauma Recovery with Narrative Exposure Therapy

Description: Dive deep into the transformative potential of Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) with this comprehensive 2-hour session tailored for mental health professionals. NET is a powerful approach that helps trauma survivors integrate their traumatic experiences into their life stories, fostering healing and resilience. This expanded presentation will provide an in-depth exploration of NET, highlighting its efficacy through detailed case studies and offering extensive practical exercises. Attendees will gain advanced skills in implementing NET, ensuring they can better support trauma survivors in their journey towards recovery and authentic living.

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1274246

This event is sponsored by FMHCA, an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider. FMHCA NBCC Provider# 2058. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  FMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW – FMHCA CE Broker #: 50-748

Learning Objectives:

1. Define Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) and explain its core principles and theoretical foundations within cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
2. Describe the process through which NET helps clients integrate traumatic memories into a coherent life narrative.
3.  Present detailed case studies illustrating the successful application of NET in treating women with trauma histories. 
4. Differentiate the impacts of gender-specific trauma and identify how NET can be tailored to address these nuances.

Jessica Straughn is the founder and licensed Mental Health Counselor at Supportive Counseling, LLC. Her practice is dedicated to helping professional women navigate anxiety, depression, and trauma-related issues, understanding the unique challenges they face. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida, with additional minors in Women's Studies and Criminal Justice. Her credentials include certifications in Crisis Response Planning for Suicide Prevention, Critical Incident Stress Management, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level I & II. With extensive experience in trauma and victim advocacy, Jessica has served as a Victim Advocate at the 9th Judicial State Attorney's Office, providing support during the Pulse nightclub tragedy, and as a Victim Specialist at the University of Central Florida Police Department, where she assisted those affected by sexual assault and critical incidents. She has also contributed to the LGBTQ+ community as a therapist at 26Health and supported survivors of domestic violence through Harbor House. Jessica's unwavering commitment to empowering women to overcome trauma is evident in her work and is a driving force behind her involvement in workshops, webinars, and speaking engagements.