What Kind of Teaching Can You Do?

Over the last several months, many organizations, leaders, and groups have asked me for information on what types of sessions and trainings I can do for them. So, I decided to put together this catch all page where you can find all sorts of options. For Communities: Community Teaching/Training Options: Understanding Trauma Responses and Responding … Continue reading What Kind of Teaching Can You Do?

It’s Puppy Time

In chapter 4 of my new book, #SurvivorCare, I talk about vicarious trauma and what this means as we respond to people traumatized by domestic violence and sexual assault. Vicarious trauma, self-care, and compassion fatigue are all 'buzz words' these days but what does it really mean? In #SurvivorCare, I depend heavily on the work … Continue reading It’s Puppy Time

Survivor/Advocate Conversation: Understanding Triggers Years Later

Survivor/Advocate Conversation: Understanding Triggers Years Later A big thank you to my dear friend Ursula Kuba for being courageous and sharing her trauma story to help others.   Survivor: So. I thought I was over this two years ago. But last week a male police officer came to do an investigation at work (that had … Continue reading Survivor/Advocate Conversation: Understanding Triggers Years Later