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Sexual Exploitation is an issue impacting every gender, race, and age group both locally and globally. Sexual Exploitation is when an individual takes advantage of the vulnerabilities of another individual to obtain sexual favors. Sexual Exploitation includes trafficking and prostitution. It is estimated that 4.8 million people are trapped in forced sexual exploitation globally.
Many survivors of Sexual Exploitation have experienced abuse that is hard to fathom resulting in the experiences of survivors often being dismissed as fabricated. Many of the stories displayed in media of Sexual Exploitation are some of the worst of the worst and often result in a survivor minimizing her own experiences. Additionally, when survivors do reach out for support, they are often met with well-intentioned community members and providers that do not have the education and training necessary to support survivors well resulting in further shame and hurt.
In addition to all of these concerns, survivors often experience acute and long-term debilitating consequences of the abuse they experienced that impacts their understanding of God, relationship with others, and overall satisfaction with life. Survivors can experience sleep disturbances, emotional detachment, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, interpersonal disturbances, health concerns, revictimization, etc.
In the midst of such horror, there is hope. Jess utilizes her professional and personal experience with this issue to walk alongside and equip survivors with the tools necessary to overcome the abuse of sexual exploitation and transform their lives. Jess is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and utilizes this breakthrough modality to process negative core beliefs associated with trauma. EMDR is recognized for bringing quick and lasting relief from the emotional distress of trauma. Jess utilizes electronic, bilateral hand simulation to mimic the brain’s natural processing systems to decrease distress, develop new connections and increase positive thoughts. As a result, the client is able to get “unstuck” and move forward in a powerful way.