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Creative Expression for Releasing, Transforming and Healing

September 1, 2010

posted in: CALCASA

During the 2010 National Sexual Assault Conference, which took place in Hollywood Sept. 1-3, there were more than 80 workshops. As a part of the Wellness Track — sponsored by the Joyful Heart Foundation — there was a workshop called Creative Expression for Releasing, Transforming and Healing. With a playful and purposeful approach, attendees explored,

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Self-Care Tools for Everyone! – Breathing, Yoga and Writing

September 1, 2010

posted in: CALCASA

During the 2010 National Sexual Assault Conference, which took place in Hollywood Sept. 1-3, there were more than 80 workshops. As a part of the Wellness Track — sponsored by the Joyful Heart Foundation — there was a workshop called Self-Care Tools for Everyone! – Breathing, Yoga and Writing. Focusing on exercises and practices for

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Addressing vicarious trauma

February 25, 2010

posted in: Education

On February 3, 2010, about 30 advocates from various Ca Rape Crisis Centers convened in Pacifia, CA for a workshop addressing vicarious trauma facilitated by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, author of  “Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others.” As mentioned in the previous posts, A Time for Healing and

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A Time for Healing

December 24, 2009

posted in: Education

Over the last couple of weeks, CALCASA has been focusing on the importance of self care for advocates in the sexual assault movement. As advocates see and hear about traumatic stories of sexual assault against women, children and men on a daily bases, many carry those stories and experiences with them.  Although not as evident

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Trauma Stewardship Workshop

December 17, 2009

posted in: CALCASA,Education

CALCASA is pleased to announce a workshop opportunity for CALCASA Member Programs.  On Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, author of  “Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others” will be facilitating a day-long workshop for advocates from CALCASA Member Programs. Laura has been a trauma worker for

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Sexual Assault Trauma Response and Self Care

December 14, 2009

posted in: Education

Following the high profile gang rape of a young woman at Richmond High School in October 2009, Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, author of  “Trauma Stewardship: An Everday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others,”  and the Joyful Heart Foundation, reached out to offer support to the advocates at Community Violence Soulutions (CVS).  Advocates

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