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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
*** 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
Date: Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 from 1-2:30pm central US time Join Brenisen (Women's Advocates' Education and Outreach Coordinator) and Saran (Women's Advocates' Mental Health Therapist) in discussing mindfulness techniques for survivors. We'll discuss: Basics on how trauma impacts the mind and body What is mindfulness? How can it be a helpful tool for survivors? How […]
Date: Monday, December 7th, 2020 from 10am-11:30am central US time Join Mary Willis (Early Childhood Therapist from the Domestic Abuse Project) to discuss the following in a 90-minute webinar: What does emotional safety mean for children? Why is emotional safety important for children? What are some warning signs that children are emotionally unsafe? How do […]
Date: Friday, December 18th, 2020 from 5-6:30pm central US time Join Meggie Royer from Violence Free Minnesota and Meg Kelly, a Pre-licensed Mental Health Therapist in learning about journaling and writing as a tool for emotional safety promotion for survivors of domestic violence. Tentative goals for this 90-minute workshop: How can victim-survivors of domestic violence […]
Date: Monday, December 21st, 2020 from 1-2:30pm central US time Join Brenisen (Women's Advocates' Education and Outreach Coordinator) and Mary Beth (Women's Advocates Crisis Resource and Outreach Navigator) in a 90-minute webinar specifically discussing practical safety planning for the holiday season. In this workshop we will: Discuss the dimensions of safety and how the holiday […]