Description & Objectives

Continuing Education Hours: 1.5 CEs for LPC, SW, LMFT, and Psychologists - NBCC Approved

Description: 1 in 3 Texas residents are survivors of sexual violence. However, no two survivors are the same. This presentation will help professionals learn more about working with survivors beyond a “one-size-fits-all” mindset. Together we will discuss ways to uplift survivors by recognizing their unique strengths and lived experiences.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completing this session, participants will
  • Be able to identify the pitfalls of a “One-size-fits-all” approach to survivor services.
  • Identify new approaches to providing individualized survivor services.
  • Redefine the role of cultural competency in supporting survivors.

Instructor

Crystal Garcia

Crystal M. Garcia is a survivor leader with 20+ years of experience working with trauma survivors. She is the Content Coordinator at TAASA and specializes in Trauma-Informed Care. Crystal is the recipient of the 2013 TAASA Community Engagement Award and the 2016 NSVRC Visionary Voice Award. She is a dynamic speaker, activist, solo mom, and an expert in health equity and socially responsible leadership. Crystal is a Texas Tech alumnus with a degree in Health, a double minor in Exercise and Sports Science, and Substance Abuse Studies. She earned her master's degree in Population Health Management from The Johns Hopkins School of Public Health in 2017 and is pursuing her Doctorate in Public Health at Capella University.