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Camea Peca

Trauma Institute International, USA

Presentation Title:

A salutogenic, self-regulation group model for trauma treatment in sexual abuse survivors with complex PTSD

Abstract

The triphasic community group model that will be presented is a unique program model that can be used with survivors of Complex PTSD. This salutogenic model will be presented as a case study reporting the findings of Ruth Place, a project which supports Survivors of sexual abuse. The model and program utilizes a body-based self-regulation model where participants engage in cognitive and neurological rewiring through psychoeducation, self-regulation and post traumatic growth planning. This model and project have had life changing outcomes including increasing interoceptive awareness and reduction of PTSD symptoms.  This is a model program that holds the potential to be used with other populations with Complex PTSD in community based settings.

Biography

Camea Peca has completed her Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology as well as extensive clinical training in trauma and somatic healing. She is the Program Director at Ruth Place as well as a Senior Faculty member at Trauma Institute International, USA. She has created the innovative curriculum at Ruth Place which is dedicated to the healing of sexual trauma through empowerment and self-regulation. She is also the creator of programming and training at Arizona Trauma Institute and the Director at A Growing Space, AZ.