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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...

Caleb Holloway joins The Human Lawyer podcast

by Crystal Emerick | Feb 10, 2022 | Uncategorized

The Human Lawyer Brave Step Board President Caleb Holloway recently joined The Human Lawyer...
Do I Need a Lawyer?

Do I Need a Lawyer?

by Crystal Emerick | May 29, 2021 | Changemaker, Good to Know, Useful Information

Do I need a lawyer?  Herman Law shares helpful legal guidance for child sexual abuse survivors...

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Growth often begins with one brave step, and somet Growth often begins with one brave step, and sometimes, that step becomes a movement that helps others grow. In the Grow Healthy, Help People Podcast by @accordusteam, Brave Step Executive Director Crystal Emerick shares her journey from survivor to nonprofit leader and the heart behind Brave Step’s mission to support survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones. The conversation explores: 💙 The power of survivor-centered support 💙 Building community through recovery and advocacy 💙 The challenges and growth of nonprofit leadership 💙 The vision for creating safer, healthier communities We’re grateful for opportunities to share not only the work of Brave Step, but the hope, resilience and transformation that continue to emerge through this community every day. 🎧 Tune in and listen to the conversation. https://youtu.be/HKg_fpgHzAU?si=jhEnd6OJV3VnYj80 or visit BraveStep.org. #BraveStep #GrowHealthyHelpPeople #SurvivorSupport #HealingJourney #NonprofitLeadership #TraumaHealing #CommunityImpact
Leadership is not always loud. Sometimes leadersh Leadership is not always loud. Sometimes leadership looks like listening carefully, staying present, creating safe spaces and helping others feel heard. For survivors of trauma and sexual violence, compassionate listening can reduce isolation, build trust and remind someone they are not alone. You do not need perfect words to support someone well. Presence matters more than perfection. Listening is leadership because people grow in spaces where they feel safe, respected and believed. #SupportStartsHere #ListeningIsLeadership #OneBraveThing #BraveStep
Knowing what to say matters. Knowing what to do ma Knowing what to say matters. Knowing what to do matters more. 💛 Join us for Deepening Allyship on Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. for an interactive workshop where you'll practice real skills to support survivors of sexual violence. Learn bystander intervention, co-regulation and how to show up when it counts. Because allyship isn't just awareness. It's action. 🔗 Register at BraveStep.org. #BraveStep #Changemaker #DeepeningAllyship #EndSexualViolence #AllyshipInAction #SurvivorSupport
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