“Cultivate” is defined as to foster the growth of a craft and improve skills through labor and care. For us, our craft is the work to end violence and oppression.… read more “Cultivate: The 2019 Biennial Statewide Retreat for Advocates and Preventionists”
This May marks the 69th anniversary of Mental Health Month in the United States. The purpose of Mental Health Month is to increase awareness of mental health issues and to empower… read more “EMPOWERING SURVIVORS, CURING STIGMA: TRAUMA-INFORMED ADVOCACY FOR SURVIVORS LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS”
We all experience stress in life. It is a fast pace world and it often feels like daily crises are occurring at any moment. So, how do we manage our… read more “Breath…Movement…Meditation – DeStressing in a Stressful World”
Olga Phoenix is presenting at the THE HEART IS A MUSCLE: TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACHES TO SEXUAL & INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE MAY 4-5, 2016 CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA Vicarious trauma is a profound negative… read more “10 Secrets of Healthy Trauma Organizations”
“What could be wrong with giving myself my full attention for 15 minutes? Turns out, nothing. The very act of not working has made it possible for the hum to … read more “An Intention Toward Wellness, Self-care, and Community in the Workplace”
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