Scanning for Strength Exercise

This body based practice is all about scanning the body and noticing the sensations you experience head to toe and importantly tuning in to the areas of your body that hold a feeling of strength.

Being aware of this and knowing where strength sits in your body is extremely helpful as it becomes a way to ground and support yourself when you're feeling anxious or activated.

Try it out!

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/w9BSfXso4Ms

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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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Year of the Inner Child: Courage

I can swim in the waters of life! 

I know you sometimes feel like you're drowning ... or that you're in big ol' ocean of feelings with only arm floaties on ... or the waves are crashing one after the other and you can't catch your breath ... I get it.

BUT! You know how to swim (and if you don't, let me be a guide to support you in learning how to!). 

Also - did you know that courage isn't just about facing the hard stuff?! It's also about knowing when to "float".

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/IZuSu4zrs7o

Continue the conversation! Join us in the Healing from Sexual Abuse group on Facebook, a safe space for survivors to come together to receive support and guidance. bit.ly/healingfromsexualabuse

#beyondsurviving #mondaymini #yearoftheinnerchild #courage #facingfears #confidence #rest #coachrachelsays #nervoussystemregulation #sexualabuse #incestsurvivor #healingsexualtrauma #foryou #viral

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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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Emma Jane Taylor: It’s Not My Silence or Shame

    

In this episode, I connect with Emma Jane Taylor to discuss the journey of going from denial, to silence, to speaking out. We explore the importance of having a game plan and really understanding why you want to speak out before doing so.

Emma Jane wants you to know that you can be, “…too positive to be doubtful, too optimistic to be fearful, and too determined to be defeated!”

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/nIUY0ErURX0

#beyondsurviving #survivorstories #healingsexualtrauma #emmajanetaylor #tellingishealing #breakthesilence #nomoreshame #gameplan #beprepared #releasefear #empowered #raiseyourvoice #metoo #support #empoweredself

Year of the Inner Child: Feelings

I feel and express my true feelings.

I know, I know -- I can already hear ya saying, "Yeah right, Rachel!? I barely know what I'm feeling most of the time, let alone how to express my feelings."

I get it. I've so been there. Yet, developing our capacity to feel and express is a crucial step when it comes to re-parenting ourselves.

I share a few tips for how to make friends with your feelings!

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/LgfXJKybLUs

Continue the conversation! Join us in the Healing from Sexual Abuse group on Facebook, a safe space for survivors to come together to receive support and guidance. bit.ly/healingfromsexualabuse

#beyondsurviving #mondaymini #yearoftheinnerchild #feelingsarejustfeelings #expressyourself #safety #nomorehiding #anger #truefeelings #coachrachelsays #nervoussystemregulation #sexualabuse #incestsurvivor #healingsexualtrauma #foryou #viral

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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.

Please Send My Copy Now

Find Your Center

Do you find yourself feeling wobbly all the time? Bumping into things? Dropping things? Feeling just generally off balance?

If so, then these proprioceptive exercises are just the thing you need to help you improve your sense of balance and become aware of your body’s position relative to the environment.

In fact, when “grounded” feels like a wiggly concept, focusing instead on feeling “centered” will greatly support you in feeling stable and balanced. 

And this applies not just to your physical self, but also your emotional and mental self!

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/qrqciy1IhHw

Continue the conversation! Join us in the Healing from Sexual Abuse group on Facebook, a safe space for survivors to come together to receive support and guidance. bit.ly/healingfromsexualabuse

#beyondsurviving #sexualabusesurvivor #nervoussystemregulation #proprioception #centered #balanced #stable #incestsurvivor #healingsexualtrauma #foryou #viral #coachrachelsays #coaching #toolsthatwork #healing 

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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.

Please Send My Copy Now

Year of the Inner Child: Love

The child within you is WORTHY of love!

Now I know that can be a hard one to fully get and embrace, and yet it's a huge part of healing from trauma. You are worthy just because. You do not have to earn it. You deserve love.

What is one way you can love on your inner child and coax her/him/them out of hiding this week?

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/60m56w3s_7U

Continue the conversation! Join us in the Healing from Sexual Abuse group on Facebook, a safe space for survivors to come together to receive support and guidance. bit.ly/healingfromsexualabuse

#beyondsurviving #mondaymini #yearoftheinnerchild #love #cuddle #nurture #comeoutofhiding #youareworthy #youaredeserving #coachrachelsays #nervoussystemregulation #sexualabuse #incestsurvivor #healingsexualtrauma #foryou #viral

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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.

Please Send My Copy Now

I'm spitting mad ... no room to be silent on this ...

 

Sooooo....where oh where to begin? I don't usually speak much on politically divisive topics, but when I see a news headline like this...

21 South Carolina GOP Lawmakers Propose Death Penalty for Women Who Have Abortions

... I really just can't remain silent.

Now, if you're pro-life, before you quick hit the unsubscribe button - hear me out.

The assault on women continues to escalate, and during this month -- Child Abuse Prevention Month -- we have to take a moment to understand how this is all connected.

Child s*xual abuse doesn't happen in a vacuum. It happens when a society repeated, dedicatedly says, "Women, we do not value you. We will not protect you. We will punish you if you don't do what we say. Your body is not your own." 

Make no mistake about it, when those supporting and representing patriarchy lash out in these big ways, make these kind of moves - they are scared of losing the power and control. 

Women, we are not lesser. We have sway and influence and power.

Even Pharrell knows "women are the essential power of life" (gets good at 1:00):

Regardless of your personal views on abortion, we as women must be on alert, we must face the truth that those who wish to harm, control, diminish us will not go quietly.

They will pull out all the stops.

And hear me loud and clear: The psychology that drives these attacks on women's bodies (and also the bodies of trans, BIPOC, Jewish people) ALSO drives the lack of legislation and prosecution of those who abuse children. 

So, we must, regardless of personal ideology, face the truth that the more divided we are as women, the easier it will be to regulate our bodies, our opportunities, our families, our finances AND the epidemic that is childhood s*xual abuse will continue to receive only lip service and placation, because if those in office will not defend a woman's body, why the hell would you expect them to protect a child's?

So what do we do?

We fight.

We raise our voices.

We get empowered to protect ourselves and our children!

You can find Rob Harris's business and home phone number here (he authored this bill): https://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=0764772636

I suggest you call him and give him a piece of your mind. I know I will!


Spitting mad,




P.S. For my male survivors -- I see you. I know your pain. I know all of the ways in which your trauma is ignored and minimized - and that also is not okay. And in this particular moment, I have to speak to you as allies rather than survivors. 

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RESOURCE OF THE MONTH

With all this bulls*** happening in the world, taking care of and nurturing our nervous system has never been more important. Try out this Progressive Muscle Relaxation exercise:

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UPCOMING EVENTS

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

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Join Toby Stark & Rachel Grant for this LIVE training on April 29 and let us help you turn your intention into prevention!

Do you wonder if it’s really possible to protect your child from s*xual abuse?

Are you hyper-vigilant and aren’t sure how to strike a healthy balance between protection and freedom?

Are you worried about how to talk to children about body safety without scaring them?

If these questions are on your mind, then you don’t want to miss this live training in which Toby & I will be guiding you through the 3 Pillars of Being an Empowered Parent: Awareness, Response, & Prevention.

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P.S. Can't make the live training - a recording will be provided and you'll still have access to all of the bonuses!

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Note the new time!!!

in partnership with CPTSD Foundation

APRIL 10th

Boundaries


Setting boundaries and assertiveness are both essential for survivors if we want to be treated with respect and improve our self-esteem. We'll explore the process of learning to set boundaries & be assertive

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Year of the Inner Child: Laughter

Smile. Laugh. Let your inner child giggle and delight. I know you are facing a lot when it comes to healing from trauma. And I also know that taking recovery time outs and tapping into the healing quality of laughter will make a huge difference in your healing process!

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/PUTOSMU8YMc

Continue the conversation! Join us in the Healing from Sexual Abuse group on Facebook, a safe space for survivors to come together to receive support and guidance. bit.ly/healingfromsexualabuse

#beyondsurviving #mondaymini #yearoftheinnerchild #LOL #delight #laughterishealing #joy #power #silliness #coachrachelsays #nervoussystemregulation #sexualabuse #incestsurvivor #healingsexualtrauma #foryou #viral

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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.

Please Send My Copy Now