About the Speaker
Lourdes Araujo, Ed.D., LMHC
President
Florida Counseling Association
Dr. Lourdes Araujo, Ed.D., LMHC, is the Department Chair of Counselor Education at Grand View University and President of the Florida Counseling Association. A bilingual clinician with over 18 years of experience, she specializes in trauma-informed care and works extensively with survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. In addition to her academic leadership, Dr. Araujo maintains a private practice focused on severe trauma cases, guiding individuals across the lifespan toward resilience and healing. She is a sought-after speaker and advocate, dedicated to advancing culturally responsive practices and empowering clinicians to serve diverse communities with compassion and excellence.
Speaker Sessions
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PPS00 - Opening Session: Trauma-Focused Pathways: Healing and Restoring Dignity in Survivors of Human Trafficking
Survivors of human trafficking often present with complex trauma that challenges even seasoned clinicians. This session examines how trauma-focused care can be applied to support their healing with both clinical precision and deep compassion. Dr. Araujo will review evidence-based models of trauma treatment, illustrate ways to integrate survivor voices into the therapeutic process, and emphasize the core principles of safety, trust, and empowerment in counseling. Participants will leave with practical interventions to promote post-traumatic growth and strategies to advocate for systemic change that addresses the broader contexts of exploitation and recovery.
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