In
Colorado, research has shown that as many as one in four women and one in seventeen
men are victims of sexual violence at some time in their lives. With these statistics the chances are high that mental health professionals will have sexual assault survivors as clients. To that end, Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA) is offering a specialized training about how to treat adult survivors of sexual assault. Through this program, participants will gain a more comprehensive understanding of sexual assault and clinical interventions to use.
The training agenda will cover:
- Overview of sexual assault, including laws, forensic evidence collection and reporting requirements
- Psychobiology of trauma
- Treatment and intervention strategies
- Providing culturally competent services to survivors
This training is ideal for therapists, counselors, victim service providers, clinical interns, mental health professionals and clinicians in private practice.
The program will be co-presented by Janine D'Anniballe, Ph.D. and Marti Hopper, Ph.D.
Dr. D'Anniballe is MESA's
Executive Director. She received her
Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee
and has specialized in the area of sexual abuse and trauma since 1993. Over the
past eight years, Dr. D'Anniballe has presented on sexual assault issues at
regional and national conferences. As a
licensed psychologist, Dr. D'Anniballe has a private practice in Boulder with an emphasis
in the treatment of psychological trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and
has testified as an expert witness in sexual assault cases throughout the
Denver-Metro area. Dr. Hopper is MESA's Prevention Education Director. She holds a doctorate degree
in clinical psychology from University
of Cincinnati. Since 1999,
Dr. Hopper has directed MESA's
sexual assault prevention education programs, including the Peer Education
Program, youth education and adult education. Three years ago, Dr. Hopper
spearheaded the groundbreaking Men's Prevention Education Program (men teaching
other men and boys about ending sexual violence).
Feedback from past participants:
"This is
THE training I've been looking for as a clinician that works with older adults
from the general population. This topic
comes up rather frequently."
"It was good
to see a trainer who could model client's non-verbal language - it added a lot
to the stories."
"Neurobiological
piece on trauma and psychology was particularly interesting and useful."
"This
has been the best, most specific but not overwhelming information."
"Thank
you so much. It was so informative and well presented."
When: Thursday, August 7th, 2008 10 am - 4 pm
Where: National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) Louisville, CO
Cost: $95 for professionals, $65 for students
(lunch included)
Pre-registration is required
Registration Information:
Download Registration form
Call 303-443-0400 ext 109
Email for more information
Photo: Janine D'Anniballe Ph.D., Executive Director of Moving to End Sexual Assault presenting a lecture on Sexual Assault
