Upcoming Workshops

Dynamics of Abuse delves into the role of power in shaping abusive behavior, establishing parallels between abuse and systems of oppression. This workshop aims to dispel misconceptions, such as the idea that abuse originates from childhood abuse, and address common misunderstandings among therapists regarding the tactics employed by abusers. We’ll emphasize the shift in focus away from attempting to rehabilitate abusers, who exhibit limited desire to change, towards providing competent and anti-oppressive support to survivors. 

🎤 Presented By: Raquel Savage

📌 What to Expect:

• A comprehensive definition  of abuse, including its underlying cause
• An in-depth discussion on “mutual” and emotional abuse
• The inconvenient truth about abusers’ desire/capacity for change 
• Strategies and resources for supporting survivors from an abolitionist lens

👤 Who Is This Space For:

• Licensed clinicians and clinical interns (social workers, therapists, psychologists)
• Mental health professionals, including peer supporters, working with clients experiencing abuse
• Unlicensed practitioners of any kind committed to anti-oppressive and survivor-centered care

🧠 Learning Objectives:

• By the end of this session, participants will be able to explain what abuse is and describe common dynamics including types of abuse and control.
  • J. Sexual exploitation, including sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and sexual assault.

• By the end of this session, participants will be able to explore all the aspects of their role in supporting clients who are experiencing abuse, including naming it, creating safety, and building long term safety and well-being.
  • SC1. Theory and methods of personal/individual counseling.

Accessibility: Zoom offers live captioning. If further accessibility tools are needed please let us know.

This workshop introduces the indigenous model of health, which views well-being as a balance between mind, body, spirit, and community. Lisa Martinez will discuss the value of ancestral healing practices and a variety of modalities including ceremony,story telling,and spiritual work as well as offer some insight as to the ways successful healing is measured when utilizing these culturally rich practices. 

🎤 Presented By: Lisa Martinez

📌 What to Expect:

• An Immersive Introduction to Indigenous healing frameworks.
• A respectful and culturally grounded environment to learn and share.
• Opportunities to ask questions and connect with others with similar interests
• Contextual understanding that Indigenous healing practices were once criminalized, and that the ability to utilize them today is an important act of resistance, a statement of resilience and cultural survival.

👤 Who Is This Space For:

• Licensed clinicians and clinical interns (social workers, therapists, psychologists.
• Mental health professionals, including peer supporters.
• Unlicensed practitioners of any kind committed to anti-oppressive, client and community centered practices who are open to understanding the indigenous model of traditional healing practices.

🧠 Learning Objectives:

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Analyze the intersections of colonial histories, cultural erasure, and current health disparities.
  • E: Health disparities
• Explain how indigenous healing practices can support resilience and recovery in marginalized communities.
  • I: Multicultural competence and diversity.

Accessibility: Zoom offers live captioning. If further accessibility tools are needed please let us know.

Workshop Recordings

Missed one of our workshops? No problem! You can purchase the recording below and still get AASECT CEs. Please Note: The recordings of workshops by guest presenters will NOT be available for sale after the event itself.