July Webinar Series – “You’re Crazy”: Lasting Impacts of Emotional Abuse

Date of webinar: Thursday 7/9 @ 1pm-2:30pm 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 Hosted by Women’s Advocates and Dr. Viann Nguyen-Feng […]

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