Resources, personal stories, communication techniques, and strategies for survivors of sexual abuse who are ready to break free from the past and return to their genuine self.
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Today we are going to explore the benefits of bringing some moving into a breathing practice (particularly great for children, adolescents, and those with ADHD) because it does not require the body to be still!
Give it a try and notice the simultaneous calming and energizing effects of this practice.
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The only thing I want you to do ... nothing!! It's time to embrace laziness!
One definition of lazy is "unwillingness to use energy". Yes! We need time to go and we need time to rest and restore energy, not for the purpose of then being able to go go go again, but for the sole purpose of taking good care of ourselves and keeping our mental, emotional, and physical health in balance.
Nothing good is born out of burnout!
How will you relax and be lazy this week? Where (or who with) will you decide to be unwilling to use up your energy?
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In this episode, I connect with Mike Chapman. He is a survivor of incest/childhood sexual abuse and trafficking, and a survivor of sexual assault as an adult by clergy. His story is about his healing journey toward living his dream.
Mike wants you to know that if you, "search for healing, you will find it!"
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Did you know that respect comes down to regard and admiration for someone's abilities, qualities, achievements, feelings, traditions, desires, and rights?
Today's invitation is to spend some time admiring yourself!
Make a list, collage, story, poem, art, song that celebrates and acknowledges all of these things that you see in yourself!!
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In today's video, I walk you step by step through the Body Breath Meditation. This is a powerful visualization, because it combines a variety of the breathing techniques we been learning in this series to address multiple trauma symptoms, such as interoception, diaphragmatic breathing, right hemisphere activation, and positive emotion induction.
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Discover the 3 Stages of Recovery from Childhood Abuse
The road to recovery is much easier when you know what stage you're in and what to do next. Find out exactly where you are in your healing journey and what kind of support you need right now.
This FREE 9-page guide will give you the answers you've been seeking.
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When you search for "childhood innocence", you get a lot of images of children with animals, children staring wide eyed, children in nature. A personal favorite I ran across was this one as I couldn't help but see myself in it :)
I touched on this theme a bit in a recent Year of Self-Care video (you can watch it here if you missed it), and I recently had a conversation with Lisa Smith on the topic as well.
Something I love that Lisa says in the opening of her book is:
"Knowledge, understanding, and experiences lessen an individual's innocence as they journey through life. All of us are hurt emotionally and physically...While we may bear the scars of those wounds, whether literal scars or emotional ones, I believe we can have our innocence restored to us....Another use of the word 'restore' is to return something to its rightful owner...I believe innocence can be restored. Those feelings of confidence, freedom, and joyful hope..."
Let's add to it an exploration of the definition of the word itself ... "lack of guile or corruption". That word guile jumped out at me --- not a word that we see in common use a lot. Guile means sly or cunning and a synonym is "maneuvers".
That brings me to this thought:
Innocence = joyful hope Lack of innocence = sly maneuvering
Sit with that for a moment --- thing about that shift in your own life from wide-eyed hopeful, unquestioning joy to trying to manage yourself (and others) through all kinds of maneuvering.
Think of it this way:
Lack of innocence = Everyone is out to get me, so I must control all things Innocence = I can learn to count on others and set boundaries
Lack of innocence = I am damaged, so I must please others to make sure they don't figure it out Innocence = There is nothing I've experienced that takes away the heart of who I am
Lack of innocence = People will always hurt me, so I must constantly think ahead and test the people in my life Innocence = I can be present and enjoy the moment
I would say a very big chunk of the work I've had to do personally and that I support my clients in is cultivating a mindset that supports a return to innocence.
I find it fascinating that everything is done in reverse in the video. I love the symbolism of that ... and check out these lyrics:
Don't care what people say Just follow your own way Don't give up and use the chance To return to innocence
That's not the beginning of the end That's the return to yourself The return to innocence
Hello!!!??? So on point.
So listen .... life has taught you some tough lessons. I know it. I get it. But don't you dare cave to the messages of those who harmed you.
You are the rightful owner of your mind, body, and spirit --- to hell with what anyone else says!
Here's to returning to yourself,
Watch this interview with Lisa Smith, author of Restored Innocence.
How will you express joyful hope today?
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Restored Innocence is a clarion call to hope and healing for those who have survived a traumatic loss of innocence, or for those who are supporting loved ones on their journey of healing from abuse. This book weaves together scripture study, testimonies and reflection questions to address the tough questions that bring healing and freedom. Shame and disappointment are replaced by security and hope. Forgiveness is explored honestly and practically. Courage and hope are released through these pages.
READ MORE HERE! (If purchased through smile.amazon.com, recommend choosing https://www.indianaprevention.org/ to benefit from your purchase)
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