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Beth Peacock, Art Therapist and Certified Trauma Specialist PDF Print E-mail

Trauma, according to Dr. Louis Tinnin is a most treatable condition in that it is an injury which can be healed. Dr. Tinnin and his wife, Linda Gantt have created a very effective treatment protocol which is based on the recognition of the symptoms of PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder) as stemming from natural survival strategies and how the human brain stores information. As a medical doctor, Dr. Tinnin realized that many symptoms of those suffering from PTSD come from being stuck in natural reactions which help the victim understand and change the responses which aid survival, but cause dysfunction in daily life. The trauma narrative protocol is one of many ways art therapists help their clients communicate through images and drawing to help them gain control over their thoughts and feelings with minimal abreaction or painful re-experiencing.

Beth Peacock, MA, CTT in Expressive Art Therapy and Certified Trauma Therapist using Dr. Tinnin’s protocol, has been a counselor with RCASA for the past two and a half years. Beth counsels adults and children. Beth’s special area of interest and focus is counseling children using both art and play therapy techniques as well as the trauma narrative protocol. Beth previously worked providing therapy in jail-based therapeutic communities and realized the long term affects of childhood trauma. Through her experiences using the trauma narrative protocol with clients suffering from substance abuse issues Beth realized clients were able to make positive changes to their behaviors after they began to heal from childhood trauma. Training and internship with the Tinnin’s provided Beth a way to help those who have suffered from a trauma and are unduly still suffering. The protocol uses an art narrative to help those who have experienced trauma store their memories in a different way which can bring closure and deactivate intrusive symptoms. The protocol also helps victims of various traumas free themselves of some of the crippling beliefs that consquently arise such as shame and guilt or pursing a survival-centric lifestyle. The protocol teaches the victim to reconnect with their positive core self which has become overwhelmed  by the needs of the parts of themselves that still feel in danger. The trauma narrative protocol can bring peace and closure and let clients resume a healthy lifestyle.

 
Employment Opportunities PDF Print E-mail
The Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, martial or veteran status, the presence of non-related medical conditions or disability, or any other legally protected status.  All employees are hired contingent upon results of background checks.  

 

Current Paid Positions 

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Licensed Clinicians for contract services.  Licensed in the state of Virginia required.  Experience with trauma victims preferred.  Flexible schedule. We provide all intake services, scheduling, and billing for therapists.  

Crisis Responders/Victim Advocates for on-call services for the Hotline and Medical Accompaniment Services.  Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience with trauma victims preferred. 1 to 2 weekends minimum a month required, 1 night a week minimum required.

Receptionist for front desk position, responsible for 4 line phone, scheduling clients, managing calendars for counseling staff, general program support, extra duties such as data entry, medical billing back-up, collecting copays.  Preferred bi-lingual English-Spanish, BA degree, experienced in general office support. 

Case Manager/Advocate to provide medical and legal advocacy and general case management.  Preferred BA degree, bi-lingual fluent in English-Spanish. 

Clinical Coordinator to provide leadership over the counseling program, supervise staff and interns, carry a caseload and participate in weekly staff meetings.  Preferred licensed in Virginia for 2 years, Certification in Supervision Credential, 3 or more years experience in working with sexual assault/abuse victims, bi-lingual Spanish and English. 


Volunteer Postions

to apply for a volunteer position, please download volunteer application.  Send in application.  You may attach resume if desired.  Email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Volunteer Victim Advocates to provide support to the hotline and medical accompaniment program.   Volunteer experience in victim services preferred.  A commitment to 1 weekend a month and 1 evening a week required.  Volunteers must complete an initial 33 hours training and participate in quarterly update trainings annually.  

Outreach Volunteers to provide support at community health fairs and events, general presentations, and fundraising events.  Volunteer experience in community relations preferred.  Volunteers must complete an initial 25 hours training and participate in quarterly update trainings annually.

Office Volunteers to provide general help with mailings, presentation and outreach preparation, phone support, research, blogging, and other office duties.  Experience in office support services preferred.  Volunteers must complete 10 hours of initial training and participate in quarterly update trainings annually. 

Last Updated on Thursday, 04 February 2010 19:36
 
RCASA Thanks Local Funders PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 14 July 2009 00:00

RCASA thanks local funders for their contributions to our services for the fiscal year 2010.  

 

GEICO 

providing $3,000 toward crisis support, community services and counseling services. 

 

Mary Washington Hospital Foundation Community Services Fund -

providing $20,000 toward our counseling program.  This will help serve poor and special needs victims of sexual assault receive crisis, support and therapy for sexual assault and abuse.  We partner with Snowden of Fredericksburg, Mary Washington Hospital Emergency Department, the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board and Fredericksburg Counseling Services to identify appropriate clients. 

 

Rapphannock United Way -

providing $39,000 toward our education, prevention and intervention services.  This must needed support across all of our programs provides staff and resources for victims of sexual assault and abuse as well as education and prevention in the community. 

 

Culpeper County -

Providing $1,000 toward crisis support and emergency medical accompaniment for survivors of assault and abuse who present at Mary Washington Hosptial Emergency Department for forensic services and medical care.  This is in partnership with Services for Abuse Families (SAFE) in Culpeper. 

 

Stafford County -

Providing $16,836 toward crisis, emergency medical accompaniment, case management, education and counseling services for residents of Stafford County who needs services for sexual assault and abuse.  We partner with Stafford County School System, Law Enforcement, Social Services, Medicorp Health Systems to provide services.   

Spotsylvania County -

Providing $13,828 toward crisis, emergency medical accompaniment, advocacy, case management, education and counseling services for residents of Spotsylvania County who needs services for sexual assault and abuse.  We partner with Victim Witness Assistance, the Commonwealth Attorney's Office, Social Services, Law Enforcement, and the Mary Washington Hosptial Emergency Department to provide services.

 

King George County -

Providing $2,286 toward crisis, emergency medical accompaniment, advocacy, case management, education and counseling services for residents of King George County who needs serivces for sexual assault and abuse.  We partner with Victim Witness Assistance, the  Commonwealth Attorney's Office, Social Services, Law Enforcement, and the Mary Washington Hospital Emergency Department to provide services.

 

Powells Furniture - furniture toward our therapy offices

Miller and Foley - furniture toward our staff offices

GloTech - 4 laptops for use in our programs

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Richard Schellenberg

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What Makes Us Unique PDF Print E-mail

Dedicated to Caring 

At RCASA, we are dedicated to caring and helping people recover from sexual violence and abuse. We provide a safe, healing environment so survivors can express feelings, be understood and have access to a range of supportive and therapeutic services.

A Range of Services  

  • 24-hour hotline phone support and crisis services
  • Victim Advocacy for medical care and legal needs 
  • Parent Education
  • Counseling Services - a full range of counseling services - crisis, support groups, specialized trauma treatment
  • Community Services - presentations, education, outreach, prevention, and training
 
 

do you or someone you know need help?

call our 24-hour hotline

for free crisis intervention, counseling, support and medical accompaniment.

1-540-371-1666

 
Give through the Combined Virginia Campaign or Combined Federal Campaign to help fund services for victims and support your community.

CVC - 6417

CFC - 78223

 
 


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