Clinical Book & Film Group : Baffled by Love

Join us for an engaging and clinically focused discussion of Baffled by Love by Laurie Kahn. This online Clinical Book & Film Group offers mental health professionals an opportunity to deepen their understanding of relational trauma and its long-term impact on adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Through guided discussion and clinical reflection, participants will explore how early sexual trauma shapes attachment development, adult intimacy, and therapeutic dynamics. The session will integrate relational theory with practical, evidence-informed strategies clinicians can apply in their work.

This interactive program is designed to strengthen clinical insight, enhance self-awareness, and support ethical, trauma-informed practice. 2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for Illinois social workers and counselors.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe core elements of a relational approach for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

2. Identify the impact of childhood sexual abuse on attachment development and its influence on adult relational functioning.