Healing Through Trauma: EMDR Therapy for Survivors of Sex Trafficking

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The podcast delves into the sensitive yet crucial topic of supporting survivors of sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation through various therapeutic approaches, including: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), trauma therapy, case management, and peer support programs. Licensed social workers and trauma therapists from Healing Action Network help listeners gain insights into the complexities of trauma responses, differences between PTSD and complex PTSD, and the significance of personalized healing journeys.

The Healing Action Network's commitment to providing free, evidence-based care and the importance of trauma-informed support systems are highlighted, along with the organization's efforts to extend services to all gender identities and rural areas through telehealth. The episode concludes with expressions of gratitude and a call for listeners to share and review the content.

[00:00] Introduction and Content Warning

[00:34] Meet the Hosts and Show Overview

[01:23] Return to Civility: Welcoming New Neighbors

[01:58] Introducing the Guests and Their Backgrounds

[04:13] Understanding Healing Action Network

[05:32] Exploring Trauma Therapy and EMDR

[11:36] The Brain and Trauma Responses

[20:49] PTSD vs. Complex PTSD

[25:13] The Growth of EMDR and Healing Action's Holistic Approach

[25:38] Introduction to Healing Action and Its Founder

[25:52] The Role of EMDR in Trauma Therapy

[26:29] Break and Sponsor Messages

[28:44] Welcome Back: Discussing Sensitive Topics

[29:09] Understanding EMDR Therapy

[29:44] The Duration and Process of EMDR

[30:24] Building Trust and Safety in Therapy

[31:31] Group Therapy and Continuity of Care

[32:51] Accessibility and Free Services at Healing Action

[33:55] Case Studies and Success Stories

[37:34] Therapists' Self-Care and Team Support

[39:05] Encouraging Words for Survivors

[42:46] Expanding Therapy Programs to Rural Areas

[43:18] Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Links referenced in this episode:

• healingaction.org
• dredscottlives.org

• Home - CATE
• Healing Action Network YouTube
• Healing Action Network Facebook
• Home - Healing Action Network

This is Season 7! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com

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Companies mentioned in this episode:

• Healing Action Network
• Washington University
• Arkansas State University
• College of the Ozarks