Sambra Zaoui, LCSW, CCTP, EMDR Therapist

[email protected]/[email protected] www.sambrazaoui.com

Licensures/ Certificates:

• Certified EMDR Therapist, awarded 2020 • EMDR Therapist trained by EMDRIA, awarded 2017 • Certified Trauma Informed Care Train the Trainer Certification, Awarded 2016 • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Awarded 2016 • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Florida, Awarded 2015 • Licensed Master Social Worker, New York City, NY, Awarded 2004

Published Chapters:

o Published Summer 2018 in Gender, Sexuality and Peace Education: Issues and Perspectives in Higher Education: Humanizing Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Sex Trafficking through a Trauma Informed and Person in Environment Lens for Social Work Practitioners

o Published Fall 2016 in Crime and Punishment in America: An Encyclopedia of Trends and Controversies in the Justice System: The Lighthouse Effect: A therapeutic conversation about childhood sexual abuse and its relationship to commercial sexual exploitation/ human trafficking.

Current Research and continued area of study:

o Phenomenological Research study on how resilience is used by survivor leaders to guide, mentor and/or counsel other survivors in their restorative healing journey.

o Area of study: How survivors of childhood sexual abuse made meaning of their original trauma and its direct relationship to continued adult intimate, exploitive partner relationships

Developed Certificate Programs:2018 o Trauma Informed Human Trafficking Certificate: Two Tracks( General & Advanced Clinical)

Awards: o NASW FL Chapter Miami-Dade: Social Work Educator of the Year(2017) o NASW FL Chapter Miami-Dade: Social Worker of the month(2017) o Presentations in the Community: 2020

• Zaoui, S. (2020). Systemic Overview of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation through a Trauma Informed Lens. Miami, Florida. Florida International University, ASEZ, 2 /2020.

• Zaoui, S. (2020). Advanced Clinical Practice with Sex Trafficking Survivors. Palm Beach, Florida. Barry University, Trauma Informed Human Trafficking Certificate Program, 3/2020.

Presentations in the Community: 2019

• Zaoui, S. (2019). From Darkness to Light: Working with Women and Trauma, a focus on Somatic Experiencing Concepts. Miami Beach, Florida. Oasis, 8/2019.

• Zaoui, S. (2019). Applying Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity to Haitian Female Survivors of Sexual Trauma. Orlando, Florida. NASW Regional Chapter, 6/2019.

• Zaoui, S. (2019). Assessing Reactive Attachment Disorder in High-Risk Children Through A Clinical Lens. Orlando, Florida. NASW Regional Chapter, 6/2019.

• Zaoui, S. (2019). Systemic Overview of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation through a Trauma Informed Lens. Miami Shores, Florida. Barry University, Trauma Informed Human Trafficking Certificate Program, 5/2019.

• Zaoui, S. (2019). Systemic Overview of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation through a Trauma Informed Lens. Miami Beach, Florida. Calvary Chapel, College Forum Spring Break, 3/2019

Presentations in the Community: 2018

• Zaoui, S. (2018). Exacerbated vulnerabilities: Human Sex Trafficking and Disabilities. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. 1HTC Anti-Trafficking Conference, 11/2018.

• Zaoui, S. (2018). The Consequential Relationship: Childhood Sexual Abuse & Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking- Journeying Together with Best Practices. San Diego, California. The Just Conference, 10/ 2018.

• Zaoui, S. (2018). Systemic Overview of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation through a Trauma Informed Lens. Miami Beach, Florida. Calvary Chapel, College Forum Spring Break, 3/6/2018

• Zaoui, S. (2018). Systemic Overview of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation through a Trauma Informed Lens. Miami, Florida. Charles Drew High School, 4/2018.

• Zaoui, S. (2018). Systemic Overview of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation through a Trauma Informed Lens. Liberty City, Florida. Charles Drew Faculty and Staff, 4/2018.

• Zaoui, S. (2018). Understanding Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation through a Trauma Informed Lens. Miami, Florida. Barry University, Nursing Consortium, 4/2018.

• Zaoui, S. (2018). Systemic Overview of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation through a Trauma Informed Lens. Miami Shores, Florida. Barry University, Trauma Informed Human Trafficking Certificate Program, 5/10 & 11; 5/17 &18 /2018.

o Presentations in the Community: 2017

• Zaoui, S.(2017). The Consequential Relationship: Childhood Sexual Abuse and Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking. Miami, Florida. Nova South Eastern University, The Caribbean Anti-Trafficking Summit, 11/2017.

• Zaoui, S.(2017). Innovative Clinical Approaches to Support Survivors of Sexual Trauma. Miami Shores, Florida. Barry University, 3/2017. • Zaoui, S.(2017). Understanding Domestic Violence through a Trauma Informed Lens. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. NASW Broward Chapter, 3/2017.

• Zaoui, S.(2017). Holistic Overview of Commercial Sexual Exploitation and its Direct Relationship to Childhood Sexual Abuse: Journey Together with Best Practices. Davie, Florida. Davie, Florida. 1HTC SE Regional Consortium Summit on Anti-Trafficking, 1/24/17 • Zaoui, S.(2017). Love, Peace & Partners Panel: Integrating Faith Based NGO’s into the Anti-Trafficking Movement. Davie, Florida. Davie, Florida. 1HTC SE Regional Consortium Summit on Anti-Trafficking, 1/25/17 Presentations in the Community: 2016

• Zaoui, S.(2016). Developing Awareness on the Impact Commercial Sexual Exploitation has on the Most Disenfranchised Individuals and Communities, and What We Can Do to Stand Against It. Miami Shores, Florida. Inclusive Community Conference, 10/2016.

• Zaoui, S.(2016). Preparing Students to Competently Identify, Assess, and Treat Human Trafficking Survivors. Atlanta, Georgia, CSWE, 11/2016. • Zaoui, S.(2016). Holistic Overview of Sex Trafficking. Miami Shores, Florida. Barry University, Sociology Course, 10/2016. • Zaoui,S.(2016). Equipping Mentors to work with Survivors of Sex Trafficking and Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking. Coral Gables, Florida. The Life of Freedom Center, 11/2016. • Zaoui, S.(2016). Holistic Overview of Sex Trafficking. Miami Shores, Florida. Barry University, Title IV Course, 08/2016.

Presentations in the Community: 2015

• Zaoui, S.(2015). Systemic Overview of CSEC Survivors through a Clinical Lens, a neurobiological, relational, physiological, spiritual implications of childhood sexual trauma and it’s direct relationship to CSE in children and adults. NASW Miami-Dade Chapter. /2015. • Zaoui, S.(2015).Systemic Overview of CSEC Survivors through a Clinical Lens, a neurobiological, relational, physiological, spiritual implications of childhood sexual trauma and it’s direct relationship to CSE in children and adults. Miami Shores, Florida. Barry University, Peace-In Event. /2015. • Zaoui,S.(2015). Laws, policies and society’s role in sex trafficking. Miami Shores, Florida. Barry University, Sociology department. /2015. • Zaoui, S.(2015). Tricked: Human trafficking film screening with expert panel. Miami Shores, Florida. Barry University. 1/2015. • Zaoui, S.(2015). F.E.M.A.L.E.S. : Moderated a discussion on healthy intimate partner relationships. Miami Shores, Florida. Barry University. 2/2015. • Zaoui,S.( 2015).The Life of Freedom Center: Working with women in trauma using narrative therapy. Coral Gables, Florida. 3/2015. • Zaoui, S.(2015). DCF Leadership Academy: Trauma Informed Practice. Miami Shores, Florida. Barry University 4/2015.

Presentations in the Community: 2014

• A panelist at Deliberative Dialogue, Human Trafficking at Barry University • Provided training at Agape Women’s Rehabilitation Center: The Neurobiology of women and trauma with a special focus on childhood survivors of sexual abuse and human trafficking • Nefarious: Human trafficking workshop Barry University • The Life of Freedom Center: Working with women in trauma using narrative therapy • Peace-In Workshop Barry University: Systemic Overview of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children • Fund Raiser Celebrating Heroes/Sheroes at Barry University • Systemic Overview of CSEC Survivors through a Clinical Lens: The 11th Annual Light up the Night Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect

Presentations in the Community: 2013

o Systemic Overview of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children(CSEC): Reclaiming Community from a Culture of Violence Barry University th o Systemic Overview of CSEC Survivors through a Clinical Lens: The 10 Annual Light up the Night Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect o Systemic Overview of CSEC Survivors through a Clinical Lens: PATHS 2013 Conference o Addressing Treatment Needs of Families Challenged with Substance Misuse from a Family Systems & Motivational Interviewing Perspective: PATHS 2013 Conference • Systemic Overview of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children: FIU Colloquium Non-Traditional Security Threats • NARRATIVE IDEAS with Women and Trauma: Lotus House • Lotus House: A CBT approach working with Women and Trauma workshop • The Life of Freedom Center: Crossing The Jordan: A Women’s Survivor Group

Presentations in the Community: 2012

o Addressing Treatment Needs of Families Challenged with Substance Misuse from a Family Systems Perspective: The 9th Annual Light up the Night Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect o Fundamental Engaging Skills: The Life of Freedom (Human Trafficking Resource Center) o Trauma Focused Narrative Therapy: The Life of Freedom (Human Trafficking Resource Center) o How to Explore Narratives from a Narrative Therapy Approach: Barry University o Identifying Signs of Sexual Abuse: EAB’s School of Education, Barry University o Core Performance Standards for the new BSW students: School of Social Work, Barry University

Continued Community Engagement:

• Advisory board member to Ark Alliance Anti-trafficking organization servicing men & the LGBTQ community • Advisory board member to The Life of Freedom Center, a human trafficking resource and service provider to women • Human Trafficking awareness/street outreach with Barry University Students • Florida Human Trafficking Clinical Treatment & Intervention Sub-Group charged to identify research based best practices(2016)

Community Outreach: 2014

• One Billion Rising Revolution, 2014

Community Outreach: 2013

• One Billion Rising Revolution, 2013 • The Life of Freedom (LOF)educating our community about human trafficking: Ultra Dance Festival Outreach • The Life of Freedom (LOF): Motel Outreach for human trafficking victims

Community Outreach: 2012

• Barry University SSW anti-trafficking Street Outreach • Kristy House Project GOLD (Girls Owning Their Own Lives and Dreams): Street Outreach for human trafficking victims • The Life of Freedom (LOF): Motel Outreach for human trafficking victims

Continuing Education/Certificates

• Memory Reconsolidation, 2018 • Just Conference Anti-Trafficking Conference, 2017 • EMDR Therapist, 2017 • How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness w/ Dr. Peter Levine, 2016 • Innovative Clinical Approaches to Trauma, Dr. Pat O’gden, Barry University SSW, 2016 • Trauma Informed Care Train the Trainer Certification, 2016 • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, 2016 • Human Trafficking Summit: 2015 • Rapid Trauma Resolution w/Dr. Jon Connolly, 2015 • Frontiers of Trauma w/ Bessel van der Kolk, Cape Cod, Mass 2014 • Evolutionary Healing Center, Miami, Florida 2013 • Working with Transgender & LGBTQ community, 2013 • Evolutionary Healing Unified Therapy Treatment: A Break Through Re-regulation Therapy(unifying the body and mind) Coral Gables, Florida 2012 • Certified in working with and presenting on Commercially Sexually Exploited Children(CSEC ) Miami, Florida 2012 • Certified Outreach worker with CSEC population Miami, Florida-2012 • Attachment Difficulties, Childhood Trauma, and Reactive Attachment Disorder University of Miami- 2011 • Treating Adolescents and Families: Ackerman Institute for Families New York City, NY 2011 • Depression and Women: New Alternatives for Children(Dr. Mar) New York City, NY 2003 • Substance Abuse and The Family-A Systems Approach: Ackerman Institute for Families(Sari Kutch, LCSW) New York City, NY 2003 • Sexual Abuse and Women: New Alternatives for Children(Fiona True, LCSW) New York City, NY • Foster Care/Adoption: Integration of the blended Family(Catherine Lewis, LCSW) New York City, NY • Understanding Domestic Violence : Children’s Home Society(Joan S. Farr, LMFT & Robert Kelley, LCSW) Certified Addiction Severity Index Counselor, Redwood City, CA, Awarded 1998 • Certified Substance Abuse Assessment Counselor, Redwood City, CA, Awarded 1998 o Parenting Classes : Children’s Home Society, 1999 o Relapse Prevention Workshop: El Centro De Libertad, California 1998 o Substance Abuse and Our Latin American Community: El Centro De Libertad, California 1998

Teaching Experience

Courses Taught at Undergraduate Level

Barry University

• Human Behavior and Social Environment I • Personal, Social, and Cultural Influences on Helping • Practice I • Practice II • Practice III • Introduction to Social Work • Spirituality

Courses Taught at Graduate Level

Barry University

• Trauma & Resilience • Human Behavior and Social Environment I • Practice I • Practice II • Advanced Practice with Individuals • Advanced Practice with Families • Social Work Practice with Addictions • Social Work Practice with Women • Professional Seminar • Models of Intervention • Clinical Assessment

Professional Experience

Private Practice Miami Beach, Florida 2013-present:

• Clinical Private Practice: provide individual, couple, family therapy as well as conduct a women’s survivor group (Crossing the Jordan: Where Women Heal) with a special focus on survivors of sex trafficking, CSE and CSA

The Life Of Freedom Center(Human Trafficking Resource Center) 2013-present

Educational Consultant, Clinical Consultant to Mentors, Counselors and interns; Clinician to survivors of commercial sexual exploitation/human trafficking

• Review modules and curriculums used in presentations

• Meet with mentors/counselors/ for clinical consultation • Supervise interns weekly • Develop workshops highlighting The Systemic Overview of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children • Weekly therapy sessions with survivors of CSA, CSE and sex trafficking

Full-Time Instructor, Barry University, Miami, FL 09/2010-present

Teach across the curriculum: Undergraduate, Graduate and Advanced Standing level in the areas of Advanced Practice with Individuals & Families, Trauma and Resiliency Course, as well as Social Work (SW) and Women; SW and Addictions; Professional Seminar, and Self-Awareness “Helping Course”

Contributions to the School of Social Work

• My continued professional education in trauma work as well as my private practice experience • Understanding of the mind and body connection and it’s direct relationship to person in environment( a social work perspective) • Engaged in bi-weekly curriculum development groups for the foundation,

advanced standing, concentration and undergraduate course work

• Demonstrated outstanding teaching methodology as evidenced by repeated

positive evaluations

• Developed excellent rapport with students and mentees, known among the

staff and students as “student centered”

• Led students in community organized activities, such as Stop Child trafficking walks, Project Gold workshops, street outreach and LOF presentations

• Developed a professional development workshop for the community and mental health professionals when working with families who are challenged with substance misuse through and family systems lens

• Developed a professional development workshops for the community and mental health professionals when working with women and trauma through a Narrative Approach

• Educate the mental health community through workshops on how to assess for commercial sexual exploitation of children/ sex trafficking and how to address trauma bonds

Academic Advisor, Barry University, Miami, FL 09/2010-present

• Responsible for advising 30-40 undergraduate students each academic semester. • Ensure students' courses/credits are congruent with proposed date of graduation • Aware of emotional and environmental homeostasis of each student • Ensure that all students are registered by specific due date • Monitor Academic Progress: Ensure all students are meeting undergraduate standards

Adjunct Instructor, Barry University, Miami, FL 9/2009-09/2010

Taught at the Undergraduate, Graduate and Advanced Standing Level

Contributions: • Direct Practice I, II, III, Advanced Practice with Individuals and Families; Professional Seminar, and Human Behavior and Social Environment I, Self-Awareness-The “Helping” course

LIFE WORKS FAMILY CENTER, PLANTATION FL 4/2008-10/2008

Family, Individual, Group and Play Therapist:

Contributions

• Led a weekly women's group addressing: domestic violence; shame; family of origin; co- dependent relationships; addiction; parenting; childhood sexual abuse and destructive behaviors/ self-defeating choices; stigmatization, gender roles and self in environment (workplace, political, socio-economical) • Weekly play therapy sessions with adolescents • Weekly family and couple therapy sessions • Weekly Individual therapy session with weekly documentation

Private Practice, NYC/Miami 9/2004-6/2005

Part-Time Clinical Private Practice: provided sessions to individuals, couples, and families

TIMES SQUARE CHURCH NYC, NEW YORK 12/2003-9/2004

Faith-Based Therapist

Contributions:

• Conducted weekly faith based individual counseling sessions • Monthly Women’s Group: Faith in Culture

NEW ALTERNATIVES FOR CHILDREN NYC, NEW YORK 8/2002-9/2004

Bilingual Individual and Family Therapist/ Group facilitator

Contributions:

• Maintained a caseload of 15 families • Conducted weekly individual sessions with adults and adolescence • Led weekly family sessions as well as monthly caseload groups • Lead a women's substance abuse prevention group as well as a male substance abuse prevention group • Led workshops on the relationship between childhood sexual abuse and addiction • Conducted weekly marital therapy sessions • Prepared treatment plans and service documentation • Assisted in supervising students

MIAMI BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER MIAMI, FL 7/2001-7/2002

Therapist and Family Therapist

Contributions:

• Assessed clients by conducting admission interviews and bio-psychosocials • Maintained a caseload of 20 individual clients (children and adults) which included weekly individual and family sessions

• Coordinated multi-disciplinary staffing • Acted as an advocate for clients during court hearings, i.e., therapist reported on behalf of clients' mental health status • Prepared treatment plans and service documentation • Networked with other agencies to provide referrals

CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY MIAMI, FL 8/99-1/2001 & 12/96-8/98

Case Manager Worker/Counselor & Court Liaison

Contributions:

• Identified and assessed client's needs • Facilitated the mental and physical stability of each child and family members • Counseled clients dealing with substance abuse, and survivors of sexual abuse • Prepared monthly updates on behalf of the children and families and acted as a voice for the clients during court hearings • Prepared treatment plans and service documentation • Coordinated multi disciplinary staffing to develop realistic goals for each client EL CENTRO DE LIBERTAD (THE FREEDOM CENTER) REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA 8/98-7/99

Drug and Alcohol Therapist/ Group Facilitator/ Latino Outreach Coordinator

Contributions:

• Assessed clients level of addiction by utilizing the addiction severity index • Counseled clients implementing the motivational interviewing approach and the 12 step model • Maintained a case load of 18 clients which included weekly individual sessions • Led two gender specific groups addressing drug and alcohol issues, co-dependency, domestic violence, inner child work and self awareness • Led the Latino outreach program • Led an all male Latino group addressing drug and alcohol issues, acculturation, and stigmatization in culture • Maintained a strong rapport with probation and parole officers as well as Children Protective Services on behalf of the clients

Accomplishments:

EMDR Therapist: 2017

Trauma Informed Care Train the Trainer Certificate Awarded 2016

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional: Awarded 2016

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER: AWARDED 2015

LICENSED MASTER’S SOCIAL WORKER OF NEW YORK STATE: AWARDED 2004

BARRY UNIVERSITY: MASTER'S OF ARTS IN SOCIAL WORK 8/2001

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY: BACHELOR'S OF ARTS IN SOCIAL WORK 12/96