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This session will help define what trauma is, the types, signs and symptoms, and its impact on our lives. Childhood trauma and abuse can disrupt development and lead to problematic personality issues, attachment and abandonment and relationship difficulties, as well as re-enactment in adult life. We will also discuss substance use disorder and its connection to underlying and unresolved trauma by reviewing where the impact of trauma can drive unhealthy or poor coping skills as a means of escape from significant emotional pain and inability to manage feelings. During our time, we will also highlight current evidence-based therapeutic practices, such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), which help address and process trauma and lead to positive recovery outcomes.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Jessica Molavi, BS, MA, ACRPS,
Clinical Manager of Specialty Services, Mirmont Treatment Center
Executive Director of H.E.R.O. Nonprofit
Jessica Molavi began her career with Mirmont over 13 years ago as a primary clinician working directly with clients in the Inpatient setting for treatment of Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health and Trauma. She received a specific certification as an Advanced Certified Relapse Prevention Specialist in 2011, allowing her to focus attention to those patient’s struggling with Chronic Relapse Syndrome and work with the staff to build a specific program to support the treatment of relapse. She also completed a 42 hour Trauma Competency training, and certification for EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), a specific approach to treatment Trauma, allowing her to support clients in addressing and processing their underlying core emotional issues while in the Inpatient Setting. With her specialty credentials and experience in the field she worked to support the Emergency Responder Population suffering from Substance Use, PTSD and Mental Health in a unique program designed to help this population.
Over the years she has worked in a Clinical Supervisor role, teaching and mentoring staff to support their professional growth and development. She worked to develop and implement programs to support the specific needs of individuals in need of help. Jessica’s current role as Clinical Manager Of Specialty Services tasks her with continued oversight and program development for all specialty services including Pain Management, Trauma Services, Family Support Services, Programs for Emergency Responders, LBGTQ services and chronic relapse. She also works as a Clinical Educator, to offer training and education about Substance Use Disorders, and any related topics, such as working with the Addicted Client, Trauma and Addiction, treating relapse and Resilience from Workplace Trauma. She has worked with Emergency Responders since the start of her career, and has always been dedicated to support, advocate and help those in need to access treatment. Jessica works with the H.E.R.O. team to help challenge the stigma around Mental Health for Emergency Responders and help change the culture. She will also serve as a liaison for anyone in need of Behavioral Health services, and be available to support referrals, admissions, interventions, resources and assessment for appropriate levels of care. She is available to meet with you and your staff and provide a full overview of H.E.R.O.’s services and training opportunities.
Please feel free to reach out to her directly to schedule a time to meet and discuss where she can best be helpful to you and your staff. She can be reached via email at Jessg126@yahoo.com and by phone 610-675-9937.
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