Supporting Survivors at the Intersections Session 4 – The Distance Between: Understanding Boundaries Between Survivors & Advocates

August 28, 2024 by Elise Buchbinder

Part of the training series: Supporting Survivors at the Intersections: Trauma, Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder. Jordan Gaines presents this workshop to explore functions of boundaries in the advocate/survivor relationship and offer frameworks for participants to develop their own boundaries in their work and beyond.

Supporting Survivors at the Intersections Session 3: Crisis Prevention, Intervention, & De-escalation

August 28, 2024 by Elise Buchbinder

Part of the training series: Supporting Survivors at the Intersections: Trauma, Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder. Join Michelle Murray and Becky Hiller of Forward Counseling and Consultation as they explore effective strategies for managing challenging conversations and situations using the Polyvagal Theory. This session will focus on applying Polyvagal Theory in crisis prevention, intervention, and de-escalation when working with survivors.

Supporting Survivors at the Intersections Session 2: Substance Use Disorder 

August 23, 2024 by Elise Buchbinder

Part of the training series: Supporting Survivors at the Intersections: Trauma, Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder. Join Michelle Murray and Becky Hiller of Forward Counseling and Consultation to learn about what is going on in the mind and body when substance use disorder is present. We will discuss ways to offer support and promote stability for survivors, and program considerations when survivors are actively using substances.  

2025 Teen Summit: Revolutionary Acts

August 22, 2024 by Elise Buchbinder

The Teen Summit delves into the topics of healthy relationships, teen dating, sexual violence, and how it affects youth. We invite teens, parents, and adult mentors from across the state to attend this educational and inspiring event.

Victim-Centered, Collaborative Approaches to Address the Intersections of Abuse in Later Life

August 12, 2024 by Elise Buchbinder

The National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life has created a new series of resources and training materials to help advocates work effectively with victims of all ages. Join NCALL staff Martie Washington (Abuse in Later Life Program Coordinator) and Ann Laatsch J.D. (Justice System Coordinator) for this web-based session to learn about these new resources and how you can use them!