Resources

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Webinar Recording

Facilitated by Shanika Brown, LCSWA & Casey Denbow

In this webinar, participants will explore practical coping strategies and the basics of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy including the tools and knowledge on how to apply these techniques in their daily life to better manage challenges

A white note pinned with an orange pushpin reads Mindful Self-Compassion Workshop: From Harm to Healing on a teal background.

Webinar Recording

Facilitated by
river chevannes, MSW, LCSW

Participants will explore the concepts of guilt and shame, relational repair and self-compassion. By the end of the session, participants will have practiced mindful self-compassion and experienced some of the ways it can support personal healing.

Sticky note pinned to a wall that reads: Reclaiming the Self: Trauma, Identity, & the Brain.

Webinar Recording

Facilitated by
Marlene Williams, Ph.D., LP

During this webinar, participants will learn about the impact of trauma. Key topics include: what happens to the brain under chronic trauma, common responses & misconceptions, ongoing mental and relational support, and post-traumatic resilience.

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Resource Guide: Exonerated Individuals

This unique and comprehensive resource provides guidance and support to exonerated individuals following freedom from prison. In this resource, other exonerees reflect on their own experiences and challenges and offer recommendations. Also included are links to national and local resources.

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Emotional Health Resource

This resource booklet includes five daily reflections designed to bring healing and support during the holiday season. Whether you’re navigating grief, stress, or simply in need of a moment to breathe, these gentle prompts offer space for rest and reflection.Short Text Description

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Resource List

This resource lists the resources and research that inform our direct support programs. You can find links to agency websites and citations to research arranged by topic and service area.

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EmpowerKit
Resource

This guide will help you develop an individualized safety plan, offering structured steps and strategies to address personal concerns. It provides essential tools for enhancing safety, reducing risks, and proactively managing symptoms of trauma in potentially dangerous situations.

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EmpowerKit
Resource

This resource provides helpful information and practical steps for managing PTSD.

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EmpowerKit
Resource

This resource explains trauma and its effects on the brain and body, focusing on memory, emotions, and behaviors while providing effective coping strategies to reduce and manage trauma’s impact.

Lotus flower icon next to the text Finding Your Balance on a purple background.

EmpowerKit
Resource

This resource provides information on self-regulation and mindfulness, offering practical techniques you can incorporate into everyday life to enhance emotional management and decision-making.

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EmpowerKit
Resource

This resource offers guidance on finding a therapist with trauma expertise, helping you identify the right fit and ensuring specialized care to address your unique needs.

Emotional Health Resource

For Crime Victims & Survivors

This guide will help individuals develop an individualized safety plan, providing steps and essential tools for enhancing safety, reducing risks, and proactively managing symptoms of trauma in potentially dangerous situations.

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