How to Work with Survivors of Sexual Abuse: A Conversation with Donna Jenson
This webinar is for professionals, practitioners, educators, and individuals involved in assisting and supporting survivors of sexual abuse and trauma.
Donna embarked on her healing journey from childhood incest trauma in her early thirties, embracing various therapeutic modalities, artistic outlets, and forming a chosen family to enrich her life. Alongside penning a book, creating a play, and producing a documentary about her experiences, she now dedicates herself to helping survivors through various initiatives.
During this webinar, Donna will touch upon her personal healing journey and share insights on supporting survivors based on her ongoing projects and programs.
Who's Presenting
Donna Jenson
Donna Jenson came of age within the women’s liberation movement in the 1970s, helping to build three grassroots women’s centers. She is keenly aware of the healing aspect of activism – the empowerment of standing up for the social change of one’s own issue. By the 1990s, she understood that breaking the silence surrounding childhood sexual abuse was key in irradicating the epidemic. Her mission is to do all she can to spark stories from lives affected by incest and sexual abuse to be told and heard. Along with leading writing circles for survivors, she wrote a book, Healing My Life from Incest to Joy, a play, What She Knows, and produced a documentary Telling Is Healing. She also coaches survivors to reach their goals and realize their visions.