Upcoming Speaking Engagements:
October 8, 2026: Healing Together: Navigating Self-Care, Burnout, and Secondary Trauma in Helping Professions at the Helix Human Services Annual Conference in Massachusetts
October 26, 2026: Snohomish County Services
Strength Through Support: Unlocking the Transformative Role of Community in Trauma Healing
The Workshop, divided into two segments, will introduce attendees to research showing that stable, supportive relationships are crucial predictors of recovery. Drawing from both personal journeys of healing and extensive professional expertise, the sessions will also share actionable methods—rooted in the presenter's published work and firsthand experiences—that community care providers can adopt to facilitate trauma recovery. Part one will concentrate on healing approaches for various types of traumas experienced during adulthood. Part two will focus on child abuse, providing specific guidance for assisting children, adolescents, and adults who have survived such experiences. Attendees will leave with effective tools and resources to enhance their support for child abuse survivors and improve quality of care.
October 8, 2026: Healing Together: Navigating Self-Care, Burnout, and Secondary Trauma in Helping Professions at the Helix Human Services Annual Conference in Massachusetts
October 26, 2026: Snohomish County Services
Strength Through Support: Unlocking the Transformative Role of Community in Trauma Healing
The Workshop, divided into two segments, will introduce attendees to research showing that stable, supportive relationships are crucial predictors of recovery. Drawing from both personal journeys of healing and extensive professional expertise, the sessions will also share actionable methods—rooted in the presenter's published work and firsthand experiences—that community care providers can adopt to facilitate trauma recovery. Part one will concentrate on healing approaches for various types of traumas experienced during adulthood. Part two will focus on child abuse, providing specific guidance for assisting children, adolescents, and adults who have survived such experiences. Attendees will leave with effective tools and resources to enhance their support for child abuse survivors and improve quality of care.
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Keynote Presentation on October 9, 2025: Rise Up: A Pathway to Resilience, October 9 at Mass Mutual Center, MA
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Previous Speaking Engagements
The Connection Between Eating Disorders and Childhood Trauma: How Keeping Memories and Feelings Buried Leads to Self-Destructive Behaviors
Shari Botwin did a webinar for over 700 Chinese mental health professionals on July 20th of 2022 on trauma and eating disorder. Participants found the way her sharing clinical knowledge is concise and informative and were impressed by a challenging client she presented in the webinar. Participants were asking about whether her book is coming out in the Mandarin version and would love to know more about trauma and eating disorders from her book.
Shaochen Chang,
Director of psyByond
LPCC
Shari Botwin did a webinar for over 700 Chinese mental health professionals on July 20th of 2022 on trauma and eating disorder. Participants found the way her sharing clinical knowledge is concise and informative and were impressed by a challenging client she presented in the webinar. Participants were asking about whether her book is coming out in the Mandarin version and would love to know more about trauma and eating disorders from her book.
Shaochen Chang,
Director of psyByond
LPCC
SP22SW103OL
Staying Grounded and Safe Between Sessions: PTSD Recovery
Join Shari Botwin, LCSW, as she uses PTSD case studies from her practice to demonstrate manageable solutions for patient and clinician between sessions. Participants of this course will learn about common symptoms of PTSD, coping strategies, and identify multiple grounding and containment techniques. This course will also help clinicians recognize when it is appropriate to halt outpatient treatment and refer to higher levels of care. This workshop will center around trauma based in domestic violence, childhood abuse, sexual assault, sudden loss, combat, natural disasters, and gun violence, but will be applicable to all therapists working with patients who have survived trauma. Stockton University is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Boards (CSWE) and is approved to offer continuing education credits for social workers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Connecticut for licensure and certification renewal. Stockton University, Office of Continuing Studies is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0635. 3.0 Contact Hours Clinical
Staying Grounded and Safe Between Sessions: PTSD Recovery
Join Shari Botwin, LCSW, as she uses PTSD case studies from her practice to demonstrate manageable solutions for patient and clinician between sessions. Participants of this course will learn about common symptoms of PTSD, coping strategies, and identify multiple grounding and containment techniques. This course will also help clinicians recognize when it is appropriate to halt outpatient treatment and refer to higher levels of care. This workshop will center around trauma based in domestic violence, childhood abuse, sexual assault, sudden loss, combat, natural disasters, and gun violence, but will be applicable to all therapists working with patients who have survived trauma. Stockton University is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Boards (CSWE) and is approved to offer continuing education credits for social workers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Connecticut for licensure and certification renewal. Stockton University, Office of Continuing Studies is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0635. 3.0 Contact Hours Clinical
Constant change, disruption, trauma, and societal pressures have created challenges and long-lasting consequences for individuals and companies. More than ever, employers and employees are focusing on the need for wellness and mental health support in the workplace and at home. This esteemed panel will answer your questions and provide resources, strategies and tools to increase workplace and personal wellness.
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Breaking Free from Eating Disorders After Surviving Trauma and Abuse
Participants of this workshop will learn about different types of trauma and eating disorders which can manifest when survivors bury feelings associated with their experiences. Attendees will be able to identify alternative, healthy coping mechanisms to manage PTSD. Attendees will also learn triggers to countertransference and steps they can take for self-care and boundaries in the therapeutic relationship.
Stockton University is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Boards (CSWE) and is approved to offer continuing education credits for social workers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Connecticut for licensure and certification renewal. Stockton University, Office of Continuing Studies is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0635. 3.0 Contact Hours Clinical. Register now for March 25 and September 23, 2021
Contact
Office of Continuing Studies
609-652-4227
Clinical Credits : 3
Location
Online-Virtual
Dates and Times
Starts:
3/25/2021 10:00 AM
Sessions:
3/25/2021
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Registration closes:
3/21/2021
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Breaking Free from Eating Disorders After Surviving Trauma and Abuse
Participants of this workshop will learn about different types of trauma and eating disorders which can manifest when survivors bury feelings associated with their experiences. Attendees will be able to identify alternative, healthy coping mechanisms to manage PTSD. Attendees will also learn triggers to countertransference and steps they can take for self-care and boundaries in the therapeutic relationship.
Stockton University is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Boards (CSWE) and is approved to offer continuing education credits for social workers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Connecticut for licensure and certification renewal. Stockton University, Office of Continuing Studies is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0635. 3.0 Contact Hours Clinical. Register now for March 25 and September 23, 2021
Contact
Office of Continuing Studies
609-652-4227
Clinical Credits : 3
Location
Online-Virtual
Dates and Times
Starts:
3/25/2021 10:00 AM
Sessions:
3/25/2021
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Registration closes:
3/21/2021
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If you’ve ever struggled with overcoming the effects of narcissistic abuse and childhood trauma then this opportunity is for you!
My friend Pi Venus Winslow invited me to speak at the Trusting After Trauma, Season 2 – Rebuilding Resiliency After Narcissistic Abuse Summit. Last year, Season 1 of this powerful online event made a difference in the lives of thousands of people and Season 2 launches this month!
To listen to my segment, Goodbye Shame: Busting out of Narcissistic Abuse go to....
vimeo.com/user102498716/download/472976437/77454ede63
My friend Pi Venus Winslow invited me to speak at the Trusting After Trauma, Season 2 – Rebuilding Resiliency After Narcissistic Abuse Summit. Last year, Season 1 of this powerful online event made a difference in the lives of thousands of people and Season 2 launches this month!
To listen to my segment, Goodbye Shame: Busting out of Narcissistic Abuse go to....
vimeo.com/user102498716/download/472976437/77454ede63
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Shari speaks from both a lived-experience perspective, as well as from the perspective of being a trauma-informed practitioner for over 22 years. Shari and Athena have a vulnerable conversation about the importance of self-care while healing complex trauma. Shari’s book, “Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing” and this candid discussion will truly encourage anyone who has walked through the painful betrayal of interpersonal abuse. To listen to the entire summit or my presentation go to www.CPTSDfoundation.org
Upcoming Panel Presentation with Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Abigail Pesta: Stay Tuned
World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Telesummit: June 1 and 2, 2020
Shedding Shame to Thriving After Trauma. To listen to the entire conference go to aftermathacademy.podia.com/2020-survivor-empowerment-telesummit-insight-package
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Keynote for Monte Nido and The International Association for Eating Disorder Professionals: The Role of an Eating Disorder to Staying Stuck in Trauma
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Webinar for International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals: Listen Here, "Moving Beyond Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: The Role of Letting Go of an Eating Disorder to Thriving After Trauma"(Click here to listen)
PSCSW: Book Discussion on Thriving After Trauma: February 29, 2020
The Wing Soho: In Conversation with Abigail Pesta, Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin: March 12, 2020
Monte Nido Keynote Presentation: The Role of an Eating Disorder in Trauma
International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Keynote Presentation
PSCSW: Coffee Hour for Licensed Clinical Social Workers
Gloucester County Technical Institute Inservice
Eating Disorders Week at Drexel University
"Healing from an Eating Disorder" with Dr. Jane Shure & Dr. Beth Weinstock
Keynote Speaker at Rutgers University for Eating Disorders Awareness Week
University of Maryland-College Park
Renfrew Center Conference Panel on Self-Disclosure with Carolyn Costin, MA
Keynote Speaker at Rutgers University Eating Disorders Awareness Week
University of Pennsylvania’s Body Talks with Jennifer Weiner and Kim Fields
Muskingam College
Hofstra University
Laselle University
Cherry Hill High School East and West
Cherokee, Shawnee and Lenape High School
West Chester University
Buena Regional High School
High School for the Performing Arts
Arcadia University
Temple University
University of Pennsylvania
PSCSW: Book Discussion on Thriving After Trauma: February 29, 2020
The Wing Soho: In Conversation with Abigail Pesta, Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin: March 12, 2020
Monte Nido Keynote Presentation: The Role of an Eating Disorder in Trauma
International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Keynote Presentation
PSCSW: Coffee Hour for Licensed Clinical Social Workers
Gloucester County Technical Institute Inservice
Eating Disorders Week at Drexel University
"Healing from an Eating Disorder" with Dr. Jane Shure & Dr. Beth Weinstock
Keynote Speaker at Rutgers University for Eating Disorders Awareness Week
University of Maryland-College Park
Renfrew Center Conference Panel on Self-Disclosure with Carolyn Costin, MA
Keynote Speaker at Rutgers University Eating Disorders Awareness Week
University of Pennsylvania’s Body Talks with Jennifer Weiner and Kim Fields
Muskingam College
Hofstra University
Laselle University
Cherry Hill High School East and West
Cherokee, Shawnee and Lenape High School
West Chester University
Buena Regional High School
High School for the Performing Arts
Arcadia University
Temple University
University of Pennsylvania