Women's Advocates

Domestic Violence 101 with Brenisen
2022-06-03 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Webinar Date: Friday, June 3rd, 2022
Webinar Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
*Please note that all events are listed in CENTRAL U.S. time (CST/CDT), please enter your city here to confirm the correct time for your time zone: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/
Register here: Zoom
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.
In this 90-minute webinar, we will discuss:

Understanding the prevalence of domestic violence as a public health concern in Minnesota and beyond
Recognizing the different forms of abuse, general warning signs/dynamics, and impact on victim-survivors
Acknowledging the root causes of domestic violence and barriers to safety while addressing common misconceptions
Engaging in conversations about domestic violence and support victim-survivors including connecting them to safety resources

*Each monthly webinar presentation of Domestic Violence 101 includes the same content as previous Domestic Violence 101 webinars.
Live closed-captioning and ASL interpretation will be available for this webinar. You will also have the opportunity to request a certificate of attendance. This event will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/c/womensadvocates
*Please email our outreach team at outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions, concerns or requests.

Monthly Preventionist Huddle
2022-06-08 13:30 - 14:30, 2022-07-13 13:30 - 14:30, 2022-08-10 13:30 - 14:30, 2022-09-14 13:30 - 14:30, 2022-10-12 13:30 - 14:30, 2022-11-09 13:30 - 14:30, 2022-12-14 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-01-11 13:30 - 14:30 | Zoom
Monthly Preventionist Huddle
Connect with others in the prevention field in an informal, meaningful atmosphere!
Hosted by Women’s Advocates
When: Every second Wednesday of every month from 1:30-2:30pm CENTRAL U.S. TIME
[2022 Dates: May 11th, June 8th, July 13th, August 10th, September 14th, October 12th, November 9th, December 14th]
Where: Zoom with the same meeting link: https://tinyurl.com/WAMonthlyConnect
No registration required. Email outreach@wadvocates.org if you’d like to receive a recurring calendar invite.
*Please note that all events are listed in CENTRAL U.S. time (CST/CDT), please enter your city here to confirm the correct time for your time zone: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/
Why would I decide to attend this meeting?

I am looking to network with other professionals in the field of (domestic and/or sexual) violence prevention in an informal yet meaningful way
I am curious about what other organizations are doing for prevention work and how they are navigating specific situations and topics
I want to share exciting news, professional opportunities, or discuss challenges with other people who understand prevention work

How do I join this group?

No registration is required, add this meeting to your calendar with this Recurring Zoom Meeting Link: https://tinyurl.com/WAMonthlyConnect
Join our monthly Education & Outreach listserv if you haven’t already: https://tinyurl.com/WAEOListserv
Add your updated contact information to this collaborative Google Sheet: https://tinyurl.com/WAHuddleList

Can you tell me more about this group?
Violence prevention is essential work, but as preventionists, we often get isolated from one another. In an effort to connect us all in our shared mission of ending violence before it starts, Women’s Advocates is offering monthly lunch hour connection events for those working in prevention, education, and outreach. We hope you’ll join us! [Prevention is a broad term that can refer to preventing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, and other forms of oppression and harm]
These one-hour sessions will begin with introductions and a connection question. Participants will then be invited to stay in the large group, or choose from three themed breakout rooms for smaller discussions about important issues in the prevention field.
The open-house format allows participants to come and go as they please and as their schedule allows. All are welcome for any amount of time. Help us spread the word! No registration required.
Email outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions, concerns or suggestions!
For accessibility requests, such as ASL interpretation, please email outreach@wadvocates.org !

30-Minute Trauma Recovery Chair Yoga with Brenda Hershey
2022-07-06 12:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
30-Minute Trauma Recovery Chair Yoga with Brenda Hershey
Event Date: Wednesday, July 6th 2022
Event Time: 12pm-12:30pm CST
*Please note that all events are listed in CENTRAL U.S. time (CST/CDT), please enter your city here to confirm the correct time for your time zone: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/
Where: Zoom
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.

These 30-minute sessions are for all levels of mobility, and provide the same benefits and “do no harm” practice as our on the mat yoga class. Similarly, we emphasize four key themes: Presence, Empowerment, Resilience, and Mindfulness. This class can be taught in just about any comfortable and quiet space. All you need is a chair and an open mind!
This trauma-informed practice emphasizes four key themes: Experiencing the present moment (presence), exercising choice (empowerment), taking effective action (resilience), and creating internal rhythms and positive affirmations (mindfulness). The T.R.Y. method emphasizes choice for each to experience yoga at their pace to their preferred level (even if that means sitting still and breathing with the group and nothing more). You will leave this class with an overall feeling of wellbeing and take tools with you that you can use off the mat to reconnect with that feeling.
About the facilitator: Brenda Hershey is a trauma-informed humanitarian, author of Your Time to Shine: A Personal Strategic Planning Workbook, and Trauma Recovery Yoga (TRY) global ambassador and instructor. She draws from her trauma-informed experience in her work as an international humanitarian. More recently, she managed the medical clinic in an IDP camp of Yazidis in Iraqi-Kurdistan and is currently leading a team on a livelihoods project, enhancing employment opportunities for Syrian refugees in the region. Her life purpose is to see the light in others, enabling them to more clearly see it for themselves ~ and to show up fully and authentically, inspiring others to do the same.

New to Trauma Recovery Yoga? Check out videos here to preview!

Reach out to our Education and Outreach Team at outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions or concerns! Note: Certificates of attendance will not be offered for this event.

Navigating Vicarious Trauma in Various Spheres of Our Lives with Mind-Body Trauma Care Lab
2022-07-12 08:00 - 09:30 | Zoom
Webinar Date: Tuesday, July 12th, 2022
Webinar Time: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM CST
*Please note that all events are listed in CENTRAL U.S. time (CST/CDT), please enter your city here to confirm the correct time for your time zone: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/
Register here: Zoom
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.

In this 90-minute webinar, we will discuss:

Defining different forms of vicarious trauma and how they might arise within communities holding shared identities
Identifying ways to create space for and move with their own vicarious trauma(s)
Examining options on how to promote holistic wellness for ourselves and others as we partake in conversations involving trauma

Live closed-captioning and ASL interpretation will be available for this webinar. You will also have the opportunity to request a certificate of attendance. This event will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/c/womensadvocates
*Please email our outreach team at outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions, concerns or requests.

Organizational Suggestions for Mitigating Vicarious Trauma with Meg Kelly
2022-07-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
Webinar Date: Wednesday, July 27th, 2022
Webinar Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM CST
*Please note that all events are listed in CENTRAL U.S. time (CST/CDT), please enter your city here to confirm the correct time for your time zone: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/
Register here: Zoom
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.

In this 90-minute webinar, we will discuss:

The definitions and contributing factors for vicarious traumatization, compassion fatigue and burnout among workers
Insight on how to create organizational policies and foster a workplace culture that supports workers and promotes sustainable self-care practices in non-blaming, non-judgmental ways

Live closed-captioning and ASL interpretation will be available for this webinar. You will also have the opportunity to request a certificate of attendance. This event will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/c/womensadvocates
*Please email our outreach team at outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions, concerns or requests.

Domestic Violence 101
2022-08-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Webinar Date: Friday, August 5th, 2022
Webinar Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
*Please note that all events are listed in CENTRAL U.S. time (CST/CDT), please enter your city here to confirm the correct time for your time zone: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/
Register here: Zoom
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.
In this 90-minute webinar, we will discuss:

Understanding the prevalence of domestic violence as a public health concern in Minnesota and beyond
Recognizing the different forms of abuse, general warning signs/dynamics, and impact on victim-survivors
Acknowledging the root causes of domestic violence and barriers to safety while addressing common misconceptions
Engaging in conversations about domestic violence and support victim-survivors including connecting them to safety resources

*Each monthly webinar presentation of Domestic Violence 101 includes the same content as previous Domestic Violence 101 webinars.
Live closed-captioning and ASL interpretation will be available for this webinar. You will also have the opportunity to request a certificate of attendance. This event will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/c/womensadvocates
*Please email our outreach team at outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions, concerns or requests.

Reclaiming Yourself: Begin with Boundaries
2022-08-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Webinar Date: Thursday, August 11, 2022
Webinar Time: 10am-11:30am CST
*Please note that all events are listed in CENTRAL U.S. time (CST/CDT), please enter your city here to confirm the correct time for your time zone: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/
Register here: Zoom Link
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.
In this 90-minute webinar, we will explore:

The meaning of boundaries, the role they can have in our lives, and how shifting our mindset about boundaries can breed deeper connection with self and others
How to assess our current beliefs, our current relationship with boundaries, and giving ourselves permission to set healthy boundaries
The different types and categories of boundaries and identifying specific ones that can promote our values

Live closed-captioning and ASL interpretation will be available for this webinar. You will also have the opportunity to request a certificate of attendance. This event will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/c/womensadvocates
*Please email our outreach team at outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions, concerns or requests.

Gentle Seated Yoga with Embody Yoga & Expression
2022-08-31 15:00 - 15:30 | Zoom
Event Date: Wednesday, August 31st
Event Time: 3pm-3:30pm CST
*Please note that all events are listed in CENTRAL U.S. time (CST/CDT), please enter your city here to confirm the correct time for your time zone: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/
Where: Zoom
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.

A message from Lindsey!
Hi everyone, my name is Lindsey and I use she/her pronouns. Thank you for being open to online yoga! I value your trust greatly and welcome any questions prior to the webinar. Please contact Women’s Advocates and we’ll coordinate to get you answers.
You can expect gentle breathing and seated movement. Pick a spot where you can reach your arms. I am trained in Hatha, Restorative, and Trauma informed Yoga. I’m a social work student with a human services background. I’ve also been impacted by domestic violence, which is why I value Women’s Advocates so much. Certainly, yoga doesn’t fix everything. If it’s a bad day, sometimes yoga isn’t my main coping skill. But, I’ve also found peace in yoga when storms pass and I look forward to sharing what I know. See you soon!
You can connect with Embody Yoga & Expression at:
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embodycommunity/
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embodycommunity/?hl=en

30-Minute Trauma Recovery Chair Yoga with Brenda Hershey
2022-09-07 12:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
30-Minute Trauma Recovery Chair Yoga with Brenda Hershey
Event Date: Wednesday, September 7th
Event Time: 12pm-12:30pm CST
*Please note that all events are listed in CENTRAL U.S. time (CST/CDT), please enter your city here to confirm the correct time for your time zone: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/
Where: Zoom
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.
These 30-minute sessions are for all levels of mobility, and provide the same benefits and “do no harm” practice as our on the mat yoga class. Similarly, we emphasize four key themes: Presence, Empowerment, Resilience, and Mindfulness. This class can be taught in just about any comfortable and quiet space. All you need is a chair and an open mind!
This trauma-informed practice emphasizes four key themes: Experiencing the present moment (presence), exercising choice (empowerment), taking effective action (resilience), and creating internal rhythms and positive affirmations (mindfulness). The T.R.Y. method emphasizes choice for each to experience yoga at their pace to their preferred level (even if that means sitting still and breathing with the group and nothing more). You will leave this class with an overall feeling of wellbeing and take tools with you that you can use off the mat to reconnect with that feeling.
About the facilitator: Brenda Hershey is a trauma-informed humanitarian, author of Your Time to Shine: A Personal Strategic Planning Workbook, and Trauma Recovery Yoga (TRY) global ambassador and instructor. She draws from her trauma-informed experience in her work as an international humanitarian. More recently, she managed the medical clinic in an IDP camp of Yazidis in Iraqi-Kurdistan and is currently leading a team on a livelihoods project, enhancing employment opportunities for Syrian refugees in the region. Her life purpose is to see the light in others, enabling them to more clearly see it for themselves ~ and to show up fully and authentically, inspiring others to do the same.

New to Trauma Recovery Yoga? Check out videos here to preview!

Reach out to our Education and Outreach Team at outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions or concerns! Note: Certificates of attendance will not be offered for this event.

Integrating Boundaries for the Life You Want
2022-09-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Webinar Date: Tuesday, September 13th, 2022
Webinar Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM CST
*Please note that all events are listed in CENTRAL U.S. time (CST/CDT), please enter your city here to confirm the correct time for your time zone: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/
Register here: Zoom
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.

In this 90-minute webinar, we will explore:

Practical tools, guides, and suggestions for integrating boundaries into the spheres of our:

Family
Friendships
Romantic relationships
Work relationships
Social media and technology

The connection between boundary setting, embodiment, and empowerment
How to communicate our new boundaries and navigate others’ responses

Live closed-captioning and ASL interpretation will be available for this webinar. You will also have the opportunity to request a certificate of attendance. This event will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/c/womensadvocates
*Please email our outreach team at outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions, concerns or requests.

Integrating Boundaries for The Life You Want
2022-09-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Webinar Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Webinar Time: 12pm-1:30pm CST
*Please note that all events are listed in CENTRAL U.S. time (CST/CDT), please enter your city here to confirm the correct time for your time zone: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/
Register here: Zoom Link
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.
In this 90-minute webinar, we will explore:

Practical tools, guides, and suggestions for integrating boundaries into the spheres of our:

Family
Friendships
Romantic relationships
Work relationships
Social media and technology

The connection between boundary setting, embodiment, and empowerment
How to communicate our new boundaries and navigate others’ responses

Live closed-captioning and ASL interpretation will be available for this webinar. You will also have the opportunity to request a certificate of attendance. This event will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/c/womensadvocates
*Please email our outreach team at outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions, concerns or requests.

Domestic Violence 101
2022-10-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Webinar Date: Friday, October 7th, 2022
Webinar Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
*Please note that all events are listed in CENTRAL U.S. time (CST/CDT), please enter your city here to confirm the correct time for your time zone: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/
Register here: Zoom
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.
In this 90-minute webinar, we will discuss:

Understanding the prevalence of domestic violence as a public health concern in Minnesota and beyond
Recognizing the different forms of abuse, general warning signs/dynamics, and impact on victim-survivors
Acknowledging the root causes of domestic violence and barriers to safety while addressing common misconceptions
Engaging in conversations about domestic violence and support victim-survivors including connecting them to safety resources

*Each webinar presentation of Domestic Violence 101 includes the same content as previous Domestic Violence 101 webinars.
Live closed-captioning and ASL interpretation will be available for this webinar. You will also have the opportunity to request a certificate of attendance. This event will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/c/womensadvocates
*Please email our outreach team at outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions, concerns or requests.

Transforming Abusive Behaviors Panel
2022-10-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
Webinar Date: Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
Webinar Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM CST
*Please note that all events are listed in CENTRAL U.S. time (CST/CDT), please enter your city here to confirm the correct time for your time zone: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/
Register here: Zoom
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.
In this 90 minute conversation, the featured speakers will engage in a conversation about:

Existing avenues for victim-survivors of domestic violence to seek justice (within and without the judicial/carceral systems)
Promoting accountability and transformation for abusers through intervention programs and other community-based measures
The role of restorative justice and prison abolition in the movement to end domestic violence
Best practices for supporting the choices and safety of victim-survivors who do not want to involve the court system in their justice/healing process\n
Panelists:

Amirthini Keefe, Executive Director of MN Domestic Abuse Project
Scott Miller, Domestic Abuse Intervention Project
Laura Anderson, Domestic Violence Restorative Circles Coordinator, Men as Peacemakers

Please email our outreach team at outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions, concerns or requests.

Gentle Seated Yoga with Embody Yoga & Expression
2022-10-26 15:00 - 15:30 | Zoom
Event Date: Wednesday, October 26th
Event Time: 3pm-3:30pm CST
*Please note that all events are listed in CENTRAL U.S. time (CST/CDT), please enter your city here to confirm the correct time for your time zone: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/
Where: Zoom
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.
A message from Lindsey!
Hi everyone, my name is Lindsey and I use she/her pronouns. Thank you for being open to online yoga! I value your trust greatly and welcome any questions prior to the webinar. Please contact Women’s Advocates and we’ll coordinate to get you answers.
You can expect gentle breathing and seated movement. Pick a spot where you can reach your arms. I am trained in Hatha, Restorative, and Trauma informed Yoga. I’m a social work student with a human services background. I’ve also been impacted by domestic violence, which is why I value Women’s Advocates so much. Certainly, yoga doesn’t fix everything. If it’s a bad day, sometimes yoga isn’t my main coping skill. But, I’ve also found peace in yoga when storms pass and I look forward to sharing what I know. See you soon!
You can connect with Embody Yoga & Expression at:
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embodycommunity/
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embodycommunity/?hl=en

30-Minute Trauma Recovery Chair Yoga with Brenda Hershey
2022-11-23 12:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
30-Minute Trauma Recovery Chair Yoga with Brenda Hershey
Event Date: Wednesday, November 23rd
Event Time: 12:00-12:30pm CST
*Please note that all events are listed in CENTRAL U.S. time (CST/CDT), please enter your city here to confirm the correct time for your time zone: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/
Register for webinar on Zoom here.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.
These 30-minute sessions are for all levels of mobility, and provide the same benefits and “do no harm” practice as our on the mat yoga class. Similarly, we emphasize four key themes: Presence, Empowerment, Resilience, and Mindfulness. This class can be taught in just about any comfortable and quiet space. All you need is a chair and an open mind!
This trauma-informed practice emphasizes four key themes: Experiencing the present moment (presence), exercising choice (empowerment), taking effective action (resilience), and creating internal rhythms and positive affirmations (mindfulness). The T.R.Y. method emphasizes choice for each to experience yoga at their pace to their preferred level (even if that means sitting still and breathing with the group and nothing more). You will leave this class with an overall feeling of wellbeing and take tools with you that you can use off the mat to reconnect with that feeling.
About the facilitator: Brenda Hershey is a trauma-informed humanitarian, author of Your Time to Shine: A Personal Strategic Planning Workbook, and Trauma Recovery Yoga (TRY) global ambassador and instructor. She draws from her trauma-informed experience in her work as an international humanitarian. More recently, she managed the medical clinic in an IDP camp of Yazidis in Iraqi-Kurdistan and is currently leading a team on a livelihoods project, enhancing employment opportunities for Syrian refugees in the region. Her life purpose is to see the light in others, enabling them to more clearly see it for themselves ~ and to show up fully and authentically, inspiring others to do the same.

New to Trauma Recovery Yoga? Check out videos here to preview!

Reach out to our Education and Outreach Team at outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions or concerns! Note: Certificates of attendance will not be offered for this event.

Domestic Violence 101
2022-12-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Webinar Date: Friday, December 2nd, 2022
Webinar Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
*Please note that all events are listed in CENTRAL U.S. time (CST/CDT), please enter your city here to confirm the correct time for your time zone: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/
Register here: Zoom
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.
In this 90-minute webinar, we will discuss:

Understanding the prevalence of domestic violence as a public health concern in Minnesota and beyond
Recognizing the different forms of abuse, general warning signs/dynamics, and impact on victim-survivors
Acknowledging the root causes of domestic violence and barriers to safety while addressing common misconceptions
Engaging in conversations about domestic violence and support victim-survivors including connecting them to safety resources

*Each webinar presentation of Domestic Violence 101 includes the same content as previous Domestic Violence 101 webinars.
Live closed-captioning and ASL interpretation will be available for this webinar. You will also have the opportunity to request a certificate of attendance. This event will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/c/womensadvocates
*Please email our outreach team at outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions, concerns or requests.

Navigating Newfound Freedom After Abuse Workshop
2022-12-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
Webinar Date: Wednesday, December 7th, 2022
Webinar Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM CST
*Please note that all events are listed in CENTRAL U.S. time (CST/CDT), please enter your city here to confirm the correct time for your time zone: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/
Register here: Zoom
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.

In this 90-minute workshop we will…

Explore what newfound freedom means after experiencing abuse in a relationship
Consider the long term impacts of living through power and control dynamics
Identify opportunities for embracing this renewed sense of agency and taking steps toward feeling more in control of our lives

Pop-Up Advocacy: Ramsey County WIC
2023-01-05 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-01-12 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-01-19 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-01-26 11:30 - 15:30 | Ramsey County WIC / Hmong American Partnership office, 1075 Arcade St., Saint Paul, MN, 55106, United States
Are you experiencing relationship abuse and need support? You are not alone. Join us at Pop-Up Advocacy, where you can learn about domestic violence, complete a safety plan, explore your options for legal protections, and get information about shelter and other resources. When you come to Pop-Up Advocacy, you will be greeted by a trained Community Outreach Advocate who will listen to your story and help you find your best path forward.
Location: Ramsey County Office, 1075 Arcade St., Saint Paul
Time: Every Thursday, 11:30am-3:30pm
What to expect:

Welcoming, trained advocates with safety resources and brochures.
Advocates ready to listen to your story and support you in getting what you need.
Private rooms to connect with an advocate 1-1 are available upon request!
We can help you make a plan for your safety, write up documents to break your lease, connect you to help with filing Protective Orders, and more.

Domestic Violence 101
2023-01-06 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Webinar Date: Friday, January 6
Webinar Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
*Please note that all events are listed in CENTRAL U.S. time (CST/CDT), please enter your city here to confirm the correct time for your time zone: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/
Register here: Zoom
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.
In this 90-minute webinar, we will discuss:

Understanding the prevalence of domestic violence as a public health concern in Minnesota and beyond
Recognizing the different forms of abuse, general warning signs/dynamics, and impact on victim-survivors
Acknowledging the root causes of domestic violence and barriers to safety while addressing common misconceptions
Engaging in conversations about domestic violence and support victim-survivors including connecting them to safety resources

*Each webinar presentation of Domestic Violence 101 includes the same content as previous Domestic Violence 101 webinars.
Live closed-captioning and ASL interpretation will be available for this webinar. You will also have the opportunity to request a certificate of attendance. This event will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/c/womensadvocates
*Please email our outreach team at outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions, concerns or requests.

30-Minute Trauma Recovery Chair Yoga with Brenda Hershey
2023-01-11 12:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
30-Minute Trauma Recovery Chair Yoga with Brenda Hershey
Event Date: Wednesday, January 11
Event Time: 12:00-12:30pm CST
*Please note that all events are listed in CENTRAL U.S. time (CST/CDT), please enter your city here to confirm the correct time for your time zone: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/
Register for webinar on Zoom here.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.
These 30-minute sessions are for all levels of mobility, and provide the same benefits and “do no harm” practice as our on the mat yoga class. Similarly, we emphasize four key themes: Presence, Empowerment, Resilience, and Mindfulness. This class can be taught in just about any comfortable and quiet space. All you need is a chair and an open mind! Reach out to our Education and Outreach Team at outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions or concerns.
Brenda Hershey is a trauma-informed humanitarian and Trauma Recovery Yoga (TRY) global ambassador and instructor. She draws from her trauma-informed experience in her work as an international humanitarian. More recently, she managed the medical clinic in an IDP camp of Yazidis in Iraqi-Kurdistan and is currently leading a team on a livelihoods project, enhancing employment opportunities for Syrian refugees in the region. Her life purpose is to see the light in others, enabling them to more clearly see it for themselves, and to show up fully and authentically, inspiring others to do the same.

New to Trauma Recovery Yoga? Check out videos here to preview!
Note: Certificates of attendance will not be offered for this event.
