Elisabeth is a survivor of family-controlled child sex trafficking and sex abuse. Her education in social work and her personal experiences as a survivor informed her intimate dialogue about the biological, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of trauma recovery, which she discusses on her blog at www.beatingtrauma.com.She writes about breaking the cycle of abuse through conscious parenting, navigating intimate relationships as a survivor, balancing the memory recovery process with daily life, coping with self-doubt, and overcoming the physical symptoms of a traumatic childhood.
She guides other survivors as they navigate life and parenting with private sessions, workshops, groups and a forum. She also works with the media and organizations through her workshops, writing, and speaking.