Year of the Inner Child: Nature

There is a whole movement called Earthing, started back in the late 90's. "Earthing is to sync the body to the natural rhythms of the earth. We envision a future where everybody understands how essential it is to be connected to the earth in order to restore and maintain health." Google it - it's pretty fascinating!

And sooooo on point. One of the greatest ways we can nurture our inner child is to get into nature and allow the tension in our bodies to release. Even just stepping out your door and standing barefoot in some grass for 10 minutes can do the trick.

Let's explore how we can use nature as a tool for self-regulation!

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/pvK6COx5ljE

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 #yearoftheinnerchild #nature #sunshine #comfort #joy #nurturing #releasetension #thepowerofnature #reparenting #discovery #authenticself #healingispossible #coachrachelsays #nervoussystemregulation #sexualabuse #incestsurvivor #healingsexualtrauma #mondaymini #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. 

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Systems Check: Mind, Body & Feelings

 All systems go! How are you doing when it comes to being aware on these three levels: body, feelings, and thoughts?

It’s alright if you’re a work in progress when it comes to this. It’s very common for survivors of abuse to not be integrated and to only notice body sensations, feelings, and thoughts once they become overwhelming.

In today’s practice, we get to explore how to increase our awareness, reduce stress and anxiety, and understand out these different “systems” impact and influence each other.

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/29O5ZkAD-SE

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 #bodyawareness #grounding #relaxation #selfresourcing #headtotoe #incestsurvivor #healingsexualtrauma #foryou #viral #coachrachelsays #coaching #toolsthatwork #healing #ptsd #stressmanagement #anxiety #integration #feelings #mindbodyspirit #feelings #sensations #selfawarenes

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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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John & Angela: Sex Trafficking Is Not About Sex

     

In this episode, I am joined by John DiGirolamo, author, speaker, and anti-human trafficking advocate. We discuss his effort over the years to shine a light on the cultural influences that lead to human trafficking, including pornography, as well as his tips for protecting children from online predators.

We are also joined by Angela Rae Clark who is a dear friend of mind and was profiled in John’s book, It’s Not About the Sex: True Stories of Human Trafficking from a Law Enforcement Officer, a Survivor, a Brothel Madam, and an Advocate.

John & Angela want you to know, “It’s time we normalize the conversation about sex trafficking and understand it as being about power and control and not sex.”

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/qc9PeL1y8K8

#beyondsurviving #survivorstories #healingsexualtrauma #angelaraeclark #johndigirolamo #sextrafficking #trafficking #chidabuseimages #culture #normalizetheconversation #childabuseadvocates #humantrafficking #onlinesafety #youarenotalone #healingispossible #empowered #raiseyourvoice #metoo #support #empoweredself #childhoodtrauma

Year of the Inner Child: Fear

There is so much to say about the way trauma compounds our fear response. We see butterflies and are terrified, but walk right over to tigers. We globalize (everyone is out to get me, nothing ever works out, nobody likes me). We are paralyzed. We hide.

This week’s invitation is to stop hiding and instead initiate – action, a conversation, a hobby – anything!

Coming out of these frozen states and into a place of initiation will do wonders for your confidence.

I know it’s scary. And I also know you can do it!

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/nhj2YInJ46g

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 #yearoftheinnerchild #fear #intitate #takeaction #radiatelight #stophiding #takearisk #discovery #authenticself #healingispossible #coachrachelsays #nervoussystemregulation #sexualabuse #incestsurvivor #healingsexualtrauma #mondaymini #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

Year of the Inner Child: Comfort

When you've grown up with a lack of nurturing and comfort, knowing how to do this for yourself and your inner child is a journey of discovery! 

There's so much to gain from learning what makes you feel "comfy cozy".

This will also be a huge benefit for times of fear, terror, activation - especially if you're experiencing lots of disruption to your sleep.

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/vQEegDk1x7w

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 #yearoftheinnerchild #comfort #overcomefear #warmth #nurturing #loveyourself #relax #sleep #discovery #authenticself #healingispossible #coachrachelsays #nervoussystemregulation #sexualabuse #incestsurvivor #healingsexualtrauma #mondaymini #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

Deep Relaxation - Autogenic Training

Autogenic training is a relaxation technique that uses the mindfulness and selected sensations to relax the body. 

The term autogenic means “coming from within.” 

We explore how to improve self-regulation and access deep relaxation in this exercise.

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

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 #bodyawareness #grounding #relaxation #selfresourcing #autogenictraining #autonomicnervoussystem #deeprelaxationmeditation #incestsurvivor #healingsexualtrauma #foryou #viral #coachrachelsays #coaching #toolsthatwork #healing #ptsd #conditionedrelaxation #painmanagement

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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 it's your worst day...

There is a common saying that you've probably seen in meme form that's been going around for awhile ... might look something like this ...

I searched and searched for an attribution of this, and the closest I got was Norm Kelly on Twitter back in 2017. I did a quick Google search and discovered he is a retired Canadian politician (but lets not hold that against him! :) )

It's amazing how much traction this got, but not surprising in some ways. It really speaks to the hope that comes with making it through really shitty, hard things, and is something I'm often reminding my clients of.

So when Jeron, of iSurvived, reached out to share about his new project, I was intrigued. We hopped on a call and I learned all about Jeron and his desire to create a way for people to feel united in their fortitude, resilience, hope, and power.

In his own words:

"I started iSurvived after a conversation I had with a cousin of mine. So my creative juices started to flow and I decided to develop silicone wristbands to show unity amongst us. To represent this unity, I have created a collection of red (because it is my favorite color) and rainbow coloured (because I will be lgbtq+ inclusive) iSurvived wristbands.  A portion of each sale will be donated to various charities that are important to me. It’s time we acknowledge and express our survival, even in the simplistic way of wearing a wristband. Whilst expressing yourself, you can take comfort in knowing you are paying it forward by helping others overcoming and finding their path to survival through the charities we support."

I am so happy to partner with Jeron and to invite you today to get your very own iSurvived wristband or other apparel (check out both the Shop & Special Edition links)!!

I personally love the coffee mug!

To strength, healing, and resilience,

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RESOURCE OF THE MONTH

Speaking of strong and badass and surviving - RIP Tina Turner.

Here's some inspiration to keep going from the queen of rock & roll herself:

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Are you in an emotionally abusive relationship? If so, you are not alone.

It is estimated that 23% of women and 16% of men have experienced emotional abuse from a partner. (And that’s not including emotional abuse from family, friends, colleagues, etc.)

I have a life-changing opportunity to share with you!

Please join me and other experts for AVAIYA University’s FREE online event: Breaking Free From Emotional Abuse & Manipulation online event.

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It's for you if you want step-by-step support to reliably and consistently navigate life with clarity and ease.

This program is designed for all types of survivors who are sick and tired of going around the same mountain over and over again and who want to learn specific tools and skills for transforming their lives.

In the Beyond Surviving program, I've combined what I have learned through my own journey of recovery from sexual abuse, my study of neuroscience, my training in counseling psychology, and my experience working with hundreds of clients.

I have included every lesson, exercise, worksheet, client example, and training module that has made a difference for me and my clients into this program.

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in partnership with CPTSD Foundation

JUNE 12th

Breaking the Silence

One of the many reasons it’s so difficult to break the silence is the many negative messages we receive about ourselves. It’s a wonder we ever tell anyone about the abuse. But tonight, even if you don’t share, come join us in breaking the silence.

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Year of the Inner Child: Abandonment

Exploring the ways we experienced the loss of protection in our lives can help us to understand why our inner child reacts to and fears abandonment in our present day lives.

But it's important to understand that what we are facing as adults is different from what we went through as children, so that we can begin to shed the behaviors that are geared towards trying to prevent the loss of connection.

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/aAlxtnnXiL0

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 #yearoftheinnerchild #abandonment #relationships #healing #letgoofcontrol #lossofprotection #lossofconnection #confidence #empowerment #reflection #discovery #authenticself #healingispossible #coachrachelsays #nervoussystemregulation #sexualabuse #incestsurvivor #healingsexualtrauma #mondaymini #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