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Breaking the Cycle

Breaking the Cycle

by Crystal Emerick | Jun 17, 2025 | Changemaker, Good to Know, Individual, Loved Ones, Useful Information

Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Substance Use & Reconnecting with your Body  This session...
Reclaiming Intimacy

Reclaiming Intimacy

by Crystal Emerick | Jun 16, 2025 | Changemaker, Good to Know, Individual, Loved Ones, Useful Information

Reclaiming Intimacy: Navigating Sexuality After Trauma Participants will learn about the impact of...
Rooted in Resilience

Rooted in Resilience

by Crystal Emerick | Jun 16, 2025 | Changemaker, Good to Know, Individual, Loved Ones, Useful Information

Rooted in Resilience: Grounding Techniques for Everyday Strength This session introduces practical...
Holding Space

Holding Space

by Crystal Emerick | Jul 24, 2023 | Brave Step Resources, Care Options, Changemaker, Good to Know

Changemaker Workshop: Holding Space As part of Brave Step’s Changemaker workshops, Licensed...
Calm Body Quiet Mind

Calm Body Quiet Mind

by Crystal Emerick | Jul 24, 2023 | Brave Step Resources, Care Options, Changemaker, Good to Know

Changemaker Workshop: Calm Body Quiet Mind During this one-hour Changemaker workshop, Carolinas...
Resource Guide for Male Survivors of Abuse, Sexual Assault, and Trauma

Resource Guide for Male Survivors of Abuse, Sexual Assault, and Trauma

by Crystal Emerick | Jun 24, 2022 | Guides, Individual

Resource Guide for Male Survivors of Abuse, Sexual Assault, and Trauma Innerbody Research created...
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Lean in and Learn 💙 Sexual trauma can change h Lean in and Learn 💙

Sexual trauma can change how we experience trust, desire and connection but learning and growth can make room for something new.

In our workshop Reclaiming Intimacy, therapist Ceara Corry, LCSW, guides participants through the emotional and physical impact of trauma on sexuality. This empowering session helps survivors:

💬 Understand how trauma affects the body and mind
🔍 Explore personal needs, boundaries and comfort
❤️ Reimagine what safe, healthy, consensual intimacy can look like - on your own terms

Reclaiming your sexual agency isn’t a destination; it’s a journey of self-awareness, growth and hope.

📽️ https://youtu.be/OqkBHNEnKXw?si=vYnKe-BeHkwOcC-N 

#LeanInAndLearn #ReclaimingIntimacy #SexualHealing #TraumaRecovery #BraveStep #ConsentCulture #EmpoweredHealing
📣 NEW: Introducing a new Loved Ones Video … B 📣 NEW: Introducing a new Loved Ones Video … Because Survivors Aren’t the Only Ones Who Hurt 💙

Sexual violence doesn’t just affect survivors. It ripples outward, impacting parents, partners, siblings, friends — often leaving them overwhelmed, isolated and unsure how to help.

Today, Brave Step is proud to unveil a powerful step forward: 🎥 A Loved Ones Video featuring trauma-informed insights from a professional and lived experience voices; providing hope for individuals, families and communities.

The Loved Ones program is a comprehensive psychoeducational and emotional support program created specifically for the loved ones of sexual violence survivors.

We’re not just supporting individuals; we’re building networks of wellbeing and growth.
📽️ Watch the video
📚 Learn about the program - link in bio
🌱 Help us grow this ripple of care
🔗 https://youtu.be/IewKBaCyFr8 

Special thanks to @wray_ward for bringing our vision to life with empathy and excellence.

#LovedOnesProgram #BraveStep #TraumaInformed #SexualViolenceAwareness #HealingTogether #RippleEffect #SupportSurvivors #CollectiveHealing #MentalHealthMatters #SupportForSupporters
✨Voices of Change: Mandi Pagliarini✨ Mandi Pa ✨Voices of Change: Mandi Pagliarini✨

Mandi Pagliarini is a survivor of cult and child trafficking who has turned her pain into purpose. As a Red Flag Educator for Parents & Teens, Mandi is transforming how we talk to kids about predators, equipping families with practical tools, language and awareness to stay safe.

Her raw honesty, lived experience and tireless advocacy are changing conversations, shifting mindsets and saving lives. Mandi doesn’t just raise awareness, she raises the bar on what prevention, education and growth can look like.

We're honored to highlight Mandi as a true Voice of Change. If you’re a parent, caregiver educator or simply someone who believes in protecting children, follow Mandi for real-life, relatable, and essential content.

📲 Follow on Instagram @mandiptalkspredators
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