Most of us want to be the person we needed as a child. By doing so, it helps us cope with the things we struggled with during a particular chapter in our life. It doesn't erase it but does effectively use the pain as an instrument for change. What you need to remind yourself: If... Continue Reading →
Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month (SAAPM) – 2018
As a long-time Victim Advocate (VA) and Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), I cannot begin to express how important this month is to the advocacy community. This is our opportunity to honor survivors and co-survivors of sexual assault, as well as victims of sexual harassment. This field is extremely challenging due to the ongoing shift... Continue Reading →
Are you a Resilient Person or an Energy Drainer?
How do you respond to adversity? Are you a Resilient person or an Energy Drainer? Resilient People: Are capable of bouncing back, in the face of adversity. When life is not going as planned, they make adjustments and keep moving forward. Quitting, is not an option. Resiliency, is a skill. It requires hours, days, months,... Continue Reading →
