• July Webinar Series – The Brain on Trauma: Domestic Violence and PTSD

    Date of webinar: Monday 7/13 @ 10am-11:30am central U.S. time - FREE Topics that will be discussed: The different tactics and forms of emotional abuse The impact of emotional abuse on mental health and sense of self Research & techniques to heal from the impacts of emotional abuse *Note: this is the SAME webinar content […]

  • July Webinar Series – Healing from Trauma: Centering the Survivor

    Date of webinar: Thursday 7/23 @ 1pm-2:30pm central U.S. time - FREE Topics that will be discussed: Trauma-informed and survivor focused advocacy Best practices for promoting the healing process The roles of advocates + beyond Click here to register for the healing from trauma webinar

  • July Webinar Series – Let’s Do Better: The Pillars of Healthy Relationships

    Date of webinar: Tuesday 7/28 @ 10am-11:30am central U.S. time - FREE Topics that will be discussed: The key components of healthy relationships Tools to breed connection and vulnerability and trust Healthy communication skills and conflict navigation Click here to register for the healthy relationships webinar

  • August Webinar Series – Assessing for & Responding to Reproductive Coercion

    Assessing for & Responding to Reproductive Coercion Date of webinar: Thursday, August 6th, 2020 from 1pm-2:30pm central US time | FREE Topics that will be discussed: The definition & tactics of reproductive coercion Resources for assessment & response Responding to Disclosures & Warm Referrals Presenters: Brenisen Wheeler, Women’s Advocates & Meggie Royer, Violence Free Minnesota, […]

  • August Webinar Series – Domestic Violence 101

    Domestic Violence 101 Date of webinar: Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 from 10am-11:30am central US time | FREE Topics that will be discussed: The basics of domestic violence including the definition, common dynamics Who experiences it & how it is experienced: Warning signs & different forms How to support someone experiencing domestic violence Presenters: Brenisen Wheeler, […]

  • August Webinar Series – Supporting Children Through Trauma

    Supporting Children Through Trauma Date of webinar: Wednesday, August 19th, 2020 from 1pm-2:30pm central US time | FREE Topics that will be discussed: How children experience trauma (specifically abuse) & how to support them How to include children in advocacy Specific therapeutic considerations & tools to center children in their healing journey Presenters: Brenisen Wheeler, […]

  • August Webinar Series – Navigating when a Survivor is in Crisis

    Navigating when a Survivor is in Crisis Date of webinar: Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 from 10am-11:30am central US time | FREE Topics that will be discussed: Trauma-informed crisis navigation What crisis resource advocates do (what to expect when a survivor calls a crisis line) Safety planning over the phone, and more! Presenters: Brenisen Wheeler, Women’s […]

  • Webinar – Using Money and Finances to Manipulate

    Topics that will be discussed:

    Common manipulative behaviors involving finances, how to spot the early signs, the lasting impact, & COVID-19 considerations
    Financial safety planning & resources
    Financial empowerment after abuse
    Presenters: Brenisen Wheeler, Women’s Advocates

  • Webinar – Navigating Housing as a Survivor

    Topics that will be discussed:

    Strategizing in finding housing options for survivors from a housing agency & housing advocate perspective
    Housing barriers for survivors including screening criteria, tenant selection plan, common reasons for denial
    How to navigate various situations of domestic violence occurring within and/or impacting the unit (survivor protection national and state laws)
    Presenters: Kristen Kvalsten, Common Bond Communities, Brenisen Wheeler, Women’s Advocates

  • Webinar – Beyond Being Followed: Stalking 101

    Topics that will be discussed:

    What exactly is stalking? What does it look like in real life?
    Common examples, warning signs, and who experiences/engenders stalking
    The impacts of stalking, specific safety planning tools, and resources for survivors
    Presenters: Brenisen Wheeler, Women’s Advocates