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September Luncheon - "Help Me, Help Her: A Presentation Supporting Providers Working With Survivors of Domestic Violence"

  • Fri, September 18, 2015
  • 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Maggiano's Little Italy, 3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA
  • 55

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Join OC-CAMFT for our
September Luncheon

 "Help Me, Help Her: A Presentation Supporting Providers Working With Survivors of Domestic Violence"


with Jessica Yaffa
Founder and Leader of H.E.A.L.I.N.G.

Date: Friday, September 18, 2015

Check-in: Begins at 11 am

Luncheon: 11:00 to 1:30

Location: Maggiano's Little Italy, 3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA

Earn 1 CEU (PCE #4120)

Jessica begins this powerful presentation by sharing her personal testimony, including parts of her own therapeutic experiences that were both helpful and hurtful in her healing process. She will then transition into discussing the work she does today, and how her interactions with thousands of survivors around the globe has shaped presentations such as these. Ms.Yaffa will share her expertise surrounding appropriate and thorough assessment, cultural considerations, creating safe spaces, effective approaches in treatment pertaining to this particular population, and building our resources. Ms.Yaffa has created a presentation that will ensure all participants leave feeling inspired, encouraged, motivated, and eager to join the movement targeting the elimination of stigma related to domestic violence worldwide.

Come and get the answers to the following:
  • What are the important assessment tools that I incorporate into my practice in order to identify the presence of trauma related to domestic violence?
  • How do my clients' cultural/religious beliefs and experiences affect the way I address risk assessment, safety planning, relationship goals, and his/her overall therapeutic experience?
  • Are there ways that I can make my office/practice a safer and more compassionate space for those clients that are survivors of domestic violence?

To preregister for the OC-CAMFT Luncheon:

OC CAMFT Members - $30  (Deadline is September 16th)

OC CAMFT Guests - $35 (Deadline is September 16th)

Walk-ins - $45

If you prefer to pay by check, please click HERE for payment info and to submit a reservation form so that we have your email contact information. (check must be postmarked by September 16th) Please include your email address so that we can send you a confirmation email 2 days prior to the event.

If you have a special need or need special accommodations, please click HERE. Please advise us of your needs no later than 7 days prior to the event so that we may be able to accommodate you.

Please make a separate transaction for each and every reservation requested. If you are paying by credit card, the receipt you receive at the end of your payment is your confirmation reservation. Those reserving by check and are reserving for 2 or more may combine payment. ONLY check payments received by deadline will receive an email confirmation 2 days prior to event. Any payments not received by deadline are not reserved and will be considered walk-in status. Please note our cancellation policy on our registration page.

Course meets the qualifications for one (1) hour of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.


ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Jessica Yaffa is a survivor of extreme domestic violence. She has transformed a set of extremely traumatic circumstances into a triumphant story. Ms. Yaffa is the founder and leader of H.E.A.L.I.N.G., the first domestic violence ministry in San Diego, which has served over 6,000 men, women, and children since its inception over seven years ago. In addition, Jessica has also co-founded a non-profit organization titled NoSilenceNoViolence, Inc. committed to providing education, training, resources, and community development in order to eliminate stigma surrounding relationship abuse and sexual assault, while creating awareness, shifting perspectives, and creating change around the way we talk about domestic violence, as well as addressing the needs of those affected by this epidemic. Ms. Yaffa recently published her memoir Mine Until:  My journey into and out of the arms of an abuser and a workbook for therapists’ titled: Help Me, Help Her; A Therapist’s Guide to Treating Survivors of Domestic Violence. Ms. Yaffa travels the country speaking at universities, hospitals, corporations, and nonprofit organizations sharing her commitment to ultimately inspire a movement to end abuse globally.
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