Join us this week as Laura talks to her beloved and brilliant mentor, Dr. Jon Conte. Jon is one of the world’s foremost experts in trauma and child abuse prevention. Sought out for decades for his expert witness testimony, he’s also been the Director of The Joshua Center on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention, and is a Professor Emeritus of Social Work at the University of Washington. Together he and Laura go deep into all things trauma and abuse. They discuss how we can maintain our sense of hope in humankind when we are exposed to trauma and overwhelm, and how doing very small things can yield very big results in our efforts to sustain ourselves. Please note that this episode is graphic in nature and centers on themes of child abuse, sexual abuse, and trauma. While the content of this episode is detailed and explicit at times, if you do choose to listen, we hope you find it helpful and meaningful.
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About Jon
Dr. Jon Conte is one of the world’s foremost experts in trauma and child abuse prevention. Sought out for decades for his expert witness testimony, he maintains a private practice specializing in forensic mental health issues surrounding child abuse and the effect of trauma work on professionals. He has also been the Director of The Joshua Center on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention, and is a Professor Emeritus of Social Work at the University of Washington. Jon is a founding president of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children and serves on their board and as a senior advisor. He is the author of many articles, and the editor of several journals and books, including Journal of Interpersonal Violence and Trauma, Violence and Abuse: A Review Journal and Child Abuse and Neglect Worldwide.