3: Neurobiology of sexual trauma: Resilience, recovery, and Empowerment Self-Defense

The third of three PowerPoints translating my research on the intersection of Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD), the neurobiology of stress and resilience, and social work.

This slide-show describes how and why ESD is beneficial to survivors of sexual violence, and suggests avenues for future inquiry. Of particular interest to ESD instructors, survivors, and those who serve survivors is emerging evidence about the efficacy of mind-body interventions to treat post-traumatic stress.

Published on 04 September 2015.

2: Neurobiology of sexual trauma: Trauma response, post-traumatic stress, and Empowerment Self-Defense

The second of three PowerPoints translating my research on the intersection of Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD), the neurobiology of stress and resilience, and social work.

This slide-show provides an introduction to the neurobiological mechanisms of traumatic stress. There are many multi-media links embedded in the presentation. ESD instructors, trauma survivors, social workers and others should be interested in our growing knowledge about the effects of trauma on the brain and body.

Published on 04 September 2015.

1: Empowerment Self-Defense: Prevention and Treatment Intervention

This summer I had the opportunity to study with Professor Jessica Black at the Boston College School of Social Work. I investigated Empowerment Self-Defense as it intersects with social work theories and the neurobiology of stress and resilience. This is the first of three PowerPoint presentations translating my research for a lay audience.

Published on 04 September 2015.