Tuesday, November 14th
6 PM - 9 PM EST
Online via Google Meet
Presenter Lourdes Araujo, PhD, EdD, LMHC SMHCA President - Elect Dr. Lourdes Araujo is a licensed bilingual mental health counselor with expertise in treating trauma and mood disorders in individuals of all ages. She operates from a humanistic-constructivist perspective, with research interests in trauma, education, diversity, multiculturalism, and extensive work with the Latino population. Her comprehensive research includes topics such as domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual abuse. Dr. Araujo's training includes Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Victim-Centered Approach for Trauma, and Holistic Mindfulness approaches in counseling, both in individual and group formats. She uses unique trauma-focused and mindfulness therapeutic techniques while working with clients and victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, human trafficking, and sexual abuse, helping them regain control of their lives and achieve success. Apart from being an Assistant Professor at Grand View University, where she teaches in a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program, Dr. Araujo is also the President-Elect of the Florida Counseling Association for 2023-2024. Additionally, the President-Elect for the Suncoast Mental Health Counseling Association. Dr. Araujo's ultimate goal is to make a difference in people's lives, one person at a time. She is passionate about giving back to her community and, in small steps, to the world. Description
Presenter Lourdes Araujo, PhD, EdD, LMHC SMHCA President - Elect
Presenter
Lourdes Araujo, PhD, EdD, LMHC
SMHCA President - Elect
Dr. Lourdes Araujo is a licensed bilingual mental health counselor with expertise in treating trauma and mood disorders in individuals of all ages. She operates from a humanistic-constructivist perspective, with research interests in trauma, education, diversity, multiculturalism, and extensive work with the Latino population. Her comprehensive research includes topics such as domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual abuse.
Dr. Araujo's training includes Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Victim-Centered Approach for Trauma, and Holistic Mindfulness approaches in counseling, both in individual and group formats. She uses unique trauma-focused and mindfulness therapeutic techniques while working with clients and victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, human trafficking, and sexual abuse, helping them regain control of their lives and achieve success.
Apart from being an Assistant Professor at Grand View University, where she teaches in a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program, Dr. Araujo is also the President-Elect of the Florida Counseling Association for 2023-2024. Additionally, the President-Elect for the Suncoast Mental Health Counseling Association.
Dr. Araujo's ultimate goal is to make a difference in people's lives, one person at a time. She is passionate about giving back to her community and, in small steps, to the world.
Description
Clinicians will learn the physical and behavioral indicators of the victims. The mental health professionals will review a "Respond to Sex Exploitation and Human Trafficking Protocol that can be modified and practiced at their sites after the training. Participants will learn and practice the Victim-Centered Approach techniques used in trauma.
Learning Objectives
Define the signs that can help identify victims of sex exploitation and human trafficking, specifically related to mental health.
Cost
$10 for Counseling Students. $20 for SFACC Clinical $30 for non‑SFACC members. Free for affiliate members/pastors. We report to CE-Broker for you! CE Broker Tracking #20-1118878 (CE Broker Provider No.820). Please email Valentino@sfacc.net for your registration code. Affiliate membership is free for Pastors, Church Ministry Leaders, Lay Counselors, Marriage Mentors, non‑licensed counselors, and retired counselors. Partnered with the National Board of Forensic Evaluators (NBFE). This workshop has been approved for 2 (General) hours of continuing education with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, & Mental Health Counseling and the Florida Board of Psychology. Click here to join/learn more about our association today!
$10 for Counseling Students.
$20 for SFACC Clinical
$30 for non‑SFACC members.
Free for affiliate members/pastors.
We report to CE-Broker for you!
CE Broker Tracking #20-1118878
(CE Broker Provider No.820).
Please email Valentino@sfacc.net for your registration code.
Affiliate membership is free for Pastors, Church Ministry Leaders, Lay Counselors, Marriage Mentors, non‑licensed counselors, and retired counselors.
Partnered with the National Board of Forensic Evaluators (NBFE).
This workshop has been approved for 2 (General) hours of continuing education with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, & Mental Health Counseling and the Florida Board of Psychology.
Click here to join/learn more about our association today!
