Beginner
Introduction to Sexual Abuse Counseling
A 3-hour beginner-level course introducing key concepts for working with survivors of sexual abuse and incest. Covers Canadian legal and clinical definitions, prevalence and the impact of boundary violations, trauma-informed response and foundational treatment approaches for male and female survivors, and culturally safe practice (including Indigenous perspectives). Prepares practitioners to provide trauma-informed support and to navigate Canadian clinical, medico-legal and community settings.
Lifetime accessCertificate of completion16 lessonsMobile & desktop
Trauma-Informed CareCultural CompetencyIndigenous Communities
$30CAD
3 CEU hrs
What you'll learn
Key Canadian legal and clinical definitions (sexual abuse, sexual assault, incest) and how they differ from clinical formulations
Current patterns and prevalence in Canada and implications for practice (including equity and Indigenous overrepresentation)
Core concepts of trauma neurobiology, boundary violations and common trauma responses
Principles of trauma-informed practice and concrete communication skills for responding to disclosure
How to conduct basic safety planning, screening and documentation, and when to escalate concerns
