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Expert Clinical Training for Your Organization or Group

Expert Clinical Training for Your Organization or Group

Dr. Rosilda James offers comprehensive clinical training for mental health professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in trauma-informed care, sexual abuse recovery, and culturally responsive practices. With over three decades of clinical experience across diverse settings—including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, emergency rooms, and adolescent lock facilities—Dr. James brings a wealth of practical knowledge and insight to her training sessions.

Training Topics

Dr. James’s clinical training programs are designed to equip therapists, counselors, and other professionals with the tools and understanding needed to provide effective care for diverse populations. Some of her key topics include:

Learn strategies to foster a workplace culture that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion while ensuring physical and psychological safety for all employees. This training provides tools to address biases, build trust, and create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Equip yourself with proven techniques to calmly and effectively manage high-stress or potentially volatile situations. This training focuses on maintaining safety, building rapport, and diffusing tension to achieve positive outcomes.

Gain critical skills in identifying warning signs, assessing risk, and implementing appropriate interventions to prevent suicide. This training emphasizes compassionate communication, evidence-based tools, and creating supportive networks for at-risk individuals.

 

Master essential skills for navigating high-pressure, time-sensitive scenarios with confidence and professionalism. This training highlights decision-making, communication, and resilience techniques to achieve effective results in critical moments.

 

This speaking topic delves into the complexities of addressing sexual abuse and incest in cultures where family honor, loyalty, and cohesion are paramount. Dr. Rosilda Alves explores the cultural dynamics that contribute to the silence and denial surrounding these abuses and the profound consequences for victims.

This presentation focuses on how to support survivors of sexual abuse effectively. Dr. Alves discusses practical ways to become allies, emphasizing the importance of empathy, active listening, and advocacy.

Dr. Alves addresses the damaging effects of shame, blame, and secrecy on survivors of sexual abuse. She offers strategies for creating environments that foster openness and healing, helping to dismantle these harmful barriers.

In this topic, Dr. Alves explores the healing journey for survivors of sexual abuse. She provides insights into the therapeutic process, highlighting various approaches that can aid in recovery and long-term well-being.

This presentation underscores the role of families and communities in supporting survivors. Dr. Alves discusses the collective responsibility to create safe, nurturing spaces that facilitate healing and prevent further abuse.

Dr. Alves emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to treating survivors of sexual abuse. She discusses integrating physical, emotional, and spiritual healing methods to provide comprehensive care.

Real World Expertise

Dr. James’s extensive background includes working with diverse populations in high-stakes environments. Her experience ranges from treating patients in inpatient psychiatric settings to managing crises in emergency rooms and adolescent facilities. She also has a profound understanding of the challenges faced by marginalized populations, offering invaluable insights into the systemic barriers and cultural stigmas that influence mental health outcomes.

Audiences & Venues

Dr. Rosilda James offers clinical training for:

  • Therapists and counselors
  • Social workers
  • Medical and mental health professionals
  • Community organizations
  • Academic institutions

Her training sessions are tailored to the unique needs of the audience, ensuring relevant and actionable insights for all participants.

HEALING BEYOND THE COUCH

Book a Clinical Training Session

Empower your team or organization with expert training from Dr. Rosilda James. Her sessions are designed to inspire, educate, and provide practical tools for professionals working with trauma survivors and marginalized populations.

It’s time for a paradigm shift…

THE GARDEN OF SECRETS: HOPE & HEALING

The Garden of Secrets is a groundbreaking book by Dr. Rosilda Alves that provides hope, encouragement, insights, and avenues to start the long-overdue dialogue on sexual abuse. It is time for a paradigm shift in our collective cultures to provide safety, love, and protection for women and children.

Dr. Rosilda Alves, a courageous champion for the children of Cabo Verde and all survivors of sexual trauma, confronts every taboo and breaks through the shadows to shed light on the real pain of victims. Yet, she provides a way out with powerful pathways to healing. This book is a gift, and we should be grateful.

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By Dr. Rosilda Alves

Speaking Videos

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