For decades, human trafficking and sexual trauma were viewed primarily through a psychological lens—post-traumatic stress, "brokenness," or "complex choices." However, as our understanding of neurobiology evolves, a more clinical and urgent reality is emerging. For survivors of chronic sexual trauma and exploitation, the brain doesn't just "feel" different; it is physically altered.
Chronic sexual trauma creates the functional equivalent of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
Format
Self-paced online course with video modules, interactive exercises, and downloadable resources
Duration
6 modules (approximately 2-3 weeks, 1-2 hours per week)
This module reveals how chronic sexual trauma and human trafficking create functional brain injury equivalent to traumatic brain injury (TBI). You'll understand the neuroscience behind why survivors exhibit symptoms similar to TBI patients, and why traditional mental health approaches often fail to address the underlying neurobiological changes.
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