Somatic Processing for Survivors of Sexual Trauma
Support survivors in rebuilding a safe relationship with their bodies.
Join us via ZOOM
Friday, Jan 23, 2026; 10 am - Noon
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$35.00
2 CE's - APA, NBCC, PA SW/LPC/MFT, ACT 48
Course Objectives
When verbal processing isn’t reaching the trauma held in the body, clinicians need safe, somatic tools. This workshop teaches evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches to help survivors regulate, attune to bodily signals, and rebuild trust in themselves.
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Explain how sexual trauma impacts the nervous system and a survivor’s relationship to their body.
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Use somatic interventions that support body attunement, grounding, and safety.
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Guide clients in regulating arousal and reconnecting with bodily sensations at a manageable pace.
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Integrate somatic processing techniques ethically and confidently into trauma-informed clinical practice.
About the Presenter
Emily Koppenhofer, MS.Ed, MA, LPC
JJPI Coordinator of Survivor Services
Emily Koppenhofer, MS.Ed, MA, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Coordinator of Survivor Services at the Joseph J. Peters Institute in Philadelphia, where she supervises clinicians and provides trauma-informed therapy for survivors of sexual assault and abuse. She is the owner of K & K Holistic Counseling, a private practice specializing in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed somatic strategies, and grief and loss treatment. Emily holds master’s degrees in Education and Mental Health Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania and in Criminal Justice from Widener University. With extensive experience in community mental health, corrections, and private practice, Emily integrates evidence-based and body-centered approaches to help clients restore safety, empowerment, and connection. She is trained in TF-CBT, DBT-informed care, and trauma-informed somatic processing, and brings deep expertise in supporting survivors through compassionate, embodied healing practices. Beyond her clinical roles, Emily serves on the Community Advisory Group for the HEART Program and the Board of Directors for Full Circle Counseling, reflecting her ongoing commitment to promoting holistic healing, sexual health education, and community resilience.
Become equipped to help survivors heal.
Intended for Psychologists, Behavioral Health Clinicians, Graduate Students and others engaged in trauma care.