Today Jan is joined by Beth Light, LCSW, who is a Mental Health Therapist and the Clinical Director at the Child Safety Center of White County. She graduated from Harding University with a Bachelor of Social Work degree in 2005 and from University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a Master of Social Work degree in 2009. Beth has roughly 14 years of experience in the mental health field, and over 10 years of experience specific to mental health and childhood trauma. She has completed advanced trainings in TF-CBT for the treatment of Complex Trauma and for Problematic Sexual Behaviors, and is nationally certified in TF-CBT. Beth serves as a TF-CBT consultant for the UAMS ARBEST Project, and has also completed trainings in EMDR and CPP, both evidence-based treatments for trauma in children. They discuss the studies, trials, and practices that pioneered treating children who have suffered trauma, the highlights and lowlights of social work, and how self-care is a must when your job is being surrounded by some of the worst days in peoples lives.

If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal ideation, please access the resources below:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

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