RECLAIMING INTIMACY: A WEBINAR FOR COUNSELING PROFESSIONALS ON HELPING CLIENTS NAVIGATE DATING, RELATIONSHIPS, AND SEX AFTER SEXUAL ABUSE
Presenter: Dr. Nicole Kelly
Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)
Format: Live Interactive Webinar via Zoom
Cost: $49 (Includes Continuing Education Credits - NY Social Workers, LMHCs. LCATs, LMFTs, NBCC, OASAS)

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Are you a counseling professional seeking to better support clients navigating the complex landscape of intimacy after sexual abuse?
Trauma can profoundly shape our understanding and experience of connection. Given the prevalence of sexual abuse, therapists and counselors must be equipped to address the often-unspoken challenges survivors face in navigating relationships, dating, and sex. This powerful workshop, designed specifically for counseling professionals, led by Dr. Nicole Kelly, will delve into the complex ways trauma affects intimacy and provide practical strategies for fostering healthier sexual experiences. We'll break the silence surrounding these sensitive topics and empower you with the knowledge and tools to make a real difference in your clients' lives.

In this transformative webinar, you will learn to:
  • Uncover the Hidden Impacts: Identify specific ways sexual abuse can reshape an individual's view of intimacy and connection.
  • Navigate Triggers with Confidence: Discover effective strategies to support survivors experiencing triggers during sexual encounters.
  • Empower Healthy Sexuality: Learn practical approaches to guide youth and adults in developing positive and fulfilling views of sex and relationships.

Don't miss this essential opportunity to enhance your clinical skills and support survivors on their journey toward healing and reclaiming their intimacy.
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Dr. Nicole Kelly is a highly respected clinical psychologist with 15 years of dedicated service to child abuse survivors. Her profound expertise in trauma-informed care has made her a sought-after consultant for agencies nationwide, specializing in programming for commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC), vicarious trauma, and leadership development. Since 2015, she has been a leading educator, shaping the field through impactful training for multidisciplinary audiences and instruction at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Kelly's influence extends deeply into California's service landscape, as she developed key training curricula now utilized throughout Los Angeles County and the state, empowering providers to effectively support CSEC-involved and at-risk youth. She is the author of several impactful curricula, including "Word on the Street: Educating and Equipping Young Women and Girls" (CSEC prevention) and "The Empowerment Project: Redefining Young Women’s Strength, Beauty, and Courage" (CSEC intervention), as well as dedicated parenting curricula. Currently, she is preparing to release "Embrace the Journey: Applying the Stages of Change with Commercially Sexually Exploited Girls" and has begun work on a second book focusing on harm reduction within CSEC contexts. Dr. Kelly is a recognized expert witness in court cases involving CSEC and trauma.