Healing From Trauma - A Human Trafficking Perspective

Allen Kanerva is a leading voice in trauma recovery, human resilience, and transformation. A former military pilot and humanitarian worker, Allen has operated in some of the most high-stress environments in the world - witnessing firsthand the devastating impact of trauma and the unbreakable strength of the human spirit. His personal journey of overcoming trauma fuels his life’s mission: to empower survivors, train professionals, and drive systemic change.

Allen brings a powerful blend of expertise, lived experience, and unwavering commitment to helping the traumatized. His presentations are calls to action, urging individuals, organizations, and policymakers to rethink trauma recovery and invest in solutions that truly work.

This intense presentation illuminates what happens when a person is traumatized, the treatments available, how to find effective ones, and the triumph that is possible. Allen shares case studies of people who have triumphed over trauma.