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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

A Conversation for Building Resiliency as a Foundation for Perseverance

Zoom

Webinar Date: Wednesday, October 21st, 2020 from 6:30-8:00 PM CDT. Participants will be invited to engage in a conversation about the following: How has COVID-19 impacted people who are currently or have previously experienced relationship abuse or abuse within their household? What is resiliency? How can it set the foundation for perseverance? What does resiliency […]

FREE

Women’s Advocates Emergency Response Virtual Benefit

YouTube

Premiers on youtube at Noon on October 22, 2020. Hear our stories, understand the impact of the pandemic on our work, learn how survivors are affected, and see our response. Donate here Our virtual event will take place on Thursday, October 22 at Noon on YouTube. The event is free to attend and donations will […]

Virtual Author Book Talk: Goodbye, Sweet Girl by Kelly Sundberg

Zoom

Date of virtual event: Thursday, October 22nd, 2020 from 7:00-8:30 PM CDT. Kelly Sundberg will discuss her bestselling memoir Goodbye, Sweet Girl which chronicles her personal experience with domestic violence and how she left an abusive marriage. It is a story of trauma, but also one of love, community, and hope. This event is hosted by […]

FREE

Opera: The Sky Where You Are

Online

The Sky Where You Are Premieres Friday, October 23 at 7PM CST in Episode 3, So Noble a Heart AOT’s chapter contribution to Tales from a Safe Distance, by the Decameron Opera Coalition. Composed by Maria Thompson Corley Libretto by Jenny O’Connell The production will be presented in English with English subtitles. Performance Description: Reyna (Katherine […]

$15

Webinar: Play Therapy for Trauma-Impacted Kids

Zoom

Join Lauren Hofmeister, LICSW, and Mary Willis, LPCC, from Domestic Abuse Project's Youth Services Team to learn more about children's use of play in processing trauma and how therapists use play in the healing process. In this 90 minute webinar, you will learn more about: The effects of children witnessing domestic violence. The use of non-directive play […]

FREE

Webinar: Let’s Talk About Boundaries

Zoom

Date & time of webinar: Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 @ 10:00 am-11:00 am In this 60 minute webinar, we will discuss: 1. What are boundaries? What are the different types of boundaries? Why may it be difficult for victim-survivors of relationship abuse to implement healthy boundaries? 2. How do we help victim-survivors explore healthy boundaries […]

FREE

Webinar: Emotional Safety Planning

Zoom

Date & time of webinar: Tuesday, November 17th, 2020 @ 10:00 am-11:00 am In this 60 minute webinar, we will discuss: 1. What is emotional safety planning? Why is it important for victim-survivors and advocates? 2. What are the considerations for emotional safety planning? How do we assess emotional needs and support? 3. How do […]

FREE

Mindful Movement for Survivors Workshop- CANCELED

Zoom

*** THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED SOON. KEEP AN EYE ON THIS WEBPAGE FOR THE NEW DATE: In the meantime, try out this 50-minute sequence: https://youtu.be/3lUG3PWvEHg