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Clinical Approaches to Identifying and Treating Survivors of Human Trafficking

Aug. 29, 2025

10:00 AM - 1:15 PM (EST)

Virtual Event
3 CE Credits
Human trafficking is a multi-billion-dollar industry, impacting millions worldwide, including here in the U.S. This workshop equips clinicians to identify trafficking victims, understand its psychological effects, and provide effective treatment. Learn to address trauma bonds, brainwashing, and PTSD, guiding survivors on their path to healing.
Human trafficking is a multi-billion-dollar business with tens of millions of victims worldwide. Of the five types of human trafficking, we see three here in the United States. This workshop will focus on the identification of the various types of human trafficking, the psychological effects of trafficking, and how to treat those forms of psychological effects when they enter your office.  As we look at how to overcome brainwashing, trauma bonds, and PTSD, we will walk beside our clients as they travel from victim to survivor.

This live interactive webinar is designed for behavioral health professionals, including:

Counselors

Social Workers

Psychotherapists

Marriage & Family Therapists

Psychologists

Substance Use Disorders Counselors

Case Managers

Physicians

Other Mental Health Professionals

Shari Kim, PhD

Shari Kim has been in the mental health field for 25 years. She was trained in EMDR in 2019 and has provided regular consultation services since becoming a CIT in 2020. Her areas of expertise are Dissociation and DID, complex trauma, human trafficking, and sexual exploitation. She currently operates a private practice in Baltimore, MD.  Passionate about social justice, Dr. Kim also serves as the Chair of the Social Justice Subcommittee of the Legislative Committee for the Maryland Psychological Association, the Co-Chair of the Social Action Committee at Bolton Street Synagogue, and as a member of the Baltimore City Human Trafficking Collaborative. She has also served with the Red Cross Disaster Mental Health team since 2016, currently serving as Coordinator for the DC and Northern Virginia area.

After this training, participants will be able to:

  • Identify and describe the five types of human trafficking.
  • Explain how trauma bonds are formed in the context of trafficking.
  • Describe how traffickers use various illicit drugs to promote brainwashing and to create an
    invisible “leash.”

 

10:00 -10:05 am – Introduction
10:05-10:30 am – What is human trafficking?
10:30-11:00 am – Types of human trafficking
11:00-11:30 am – Identifying human trafficking
11:30-11:45 am – Break
11:45-12:45 pm – Psychological effects of trafficking
12:45-1:05 pm – Therapeutic Interventions and Treatment

1:05 – 1:15 pm – Q & A

Intermediate to advanced.

Registration Cost

Registration $65 | Aug. 29 | Virtual Event | 3 CE Credits | 10:00 am – 1:15 pm ET

Registration Deadline:  Aug. 29, 2025

Cancellation Policy

You may request to cancel your registration for a future credit up to 72 hours before the event’s date and time.  Cancellation requests made within 24 hours of the event date/time will not receive a transfer. When you register for an event, you agree to these terms.

A total of 3 CE credits are available.

Meets Michigan, Florida, and Texas requirements for Human Trafficking CE.

ASWB ACE

Clinical Events, LLC, (provider # 2201) is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 11/01/2024 – 11/01/2025.

NBCC

Clinical Events, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved   Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7643 Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Clinical Events, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

NY State Board of Psychologists

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0292.

NY State Board of Social Workers

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0828.

NY State Board of Mental Health Counselors

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0329.

NJ State Board of Social Workers & Professional Counselors

New Jersey Social Work Examiners Board accepts ASWB ACE Provider credits.

New Jersey Professional Counselors Board accepts NBCC-approved CE provider credits.

All Other States

All other states accept ASWB ACE Provider credits and NBCC-approved CE provider credits. Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their jurisdictions. States and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Canada Social Workers

BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, and QC accept ASWB ACE-approved provider programs to meet licensure renewal requirements.  Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their province. Provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Canada Counsellors

Clinical Events is an NBCC-approved provider.  Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their province. Provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

 

 

Financial: Shari Kim, Ph.D., receives a speaking honorarium from Clinical Events, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

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