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January 2024

Weekend of Recovery

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Offers therapeutic retreats specifically for male survivors of sexual abuse, creating space for healing and peer connection.
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December 2023

A guide for community youth advocates to support Latin@ survivors

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Community advocates are leaders who provide direct and indirect services and care to the health and well-being of people in their community. They assist survivors as they manage through systems that intersect with their overall health. Advocates can take action to significantly improve the health and well-being of Latin@ survivors of IPV navigating health systems with the use of this tool from Esperanza United.
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November 2023

Trauma-Informed Therapy for Teens: What It Is and Why It Matters

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In this article, the author explains what trauma-informed therapy is, what therapeutic modalities may be best for teens who’ve experienced trauma, and how Charlie Health can support teens healing from trauma.
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November 2023

How are child protection agencies implementing trauma-informed, healing-centered policies and practices?

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This resource explores how child protection agencies are implementing trauma-informed and healing-centered policies into their work and the impacts it has had on their agency. 
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October 2023

Guide for Emotional Support

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A practical guide that helps domestic violence advocates provide trauma-informed emotional support and develop personalized emotional support plans with survivors. Available in multiple languages, including Spanish, French, Arabic, Urdu, Chinese, Korean, Hindi, and Tagalog.
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September 2023

Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event: A Guide for Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers

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Natural disasters such as tornados, or man-made tragedies such as bombings, can leave children feeling frightened, confused, and insecure. Whether a child has personally experienced trauma or has merely seen the event on television or heard it discussed by adults, it is important for parents and teachers to be informed and ready to help if reactions to stress begin to occur. This guide is for parents, caregivers, and teachers.
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August 2023

Impact of Child Sexual Abuse on Adult Male Survivors

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Doug Tinder shares his personal healing journey as a male survivor of childhood sexual abuse, emphasizing the importance of breaking the silence, finding appropriate therapy, connecting with other survivors, and building supportive communities.
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July 2023

WEBINAR: Supporting Survivors Before and Beyond Crisis: Creating a Supportive and Inclusive Workplace

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It is not enough to support survivors in finding employment, but also critical to support survivors in maintaining employment. FreeFrom models the workplace policies survivors say they need to stay employed, including living wage salaries, 401k accounts with an employer match, flexible work hours, paid and protected GBV leave and emergency safety grants, and more.  
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July 2023

First or Fourth, How to Maintain a Healthy Sexual Relationship During Pregnancy and Postpartum

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This webinar explores the emotional, physical, and relational changes that can affect intimacy during pregnancy and the postpartum period while offering practical strategies for maintaining healthy and fulfilling sexual relationships.
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June 2023

Echoes: The Stories of Male Survivors Overcoming Sexual Trauma

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This presentation highlights the experiences of male survivors of sexual trauma and emphasizes the importance of creating safe, supportive spaces that promote healing, empowerment, and community support.
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June 2023

Betrayal Trauma and How Can You Get Help

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Dr. Manning contrasts general stress and trauma, emphasizing that betrayal trauma occurs within a primary attachment relationship (such as a marriage or long-term partnership). Because individuals depend on their primary partner for safety and stability, sexual betrayal shatters fundamental trust, triggering intense emotional distress, hypervigilance, and deep existential confusion.
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April 2023

Pharmacological treatments for compulsive sexual behaviors among offending individuals

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This presentation examines compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD), including its clinical characteristics, links to trauma, addiction, and chemsex, as well as current recommendations for psychotherapy and medication-based treatment.