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April marks National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about s*xual violence and its impact on individuals, families, and communities. One critical aspect often overlooked in these discussions is the profound effect s*xual assault can have on mental health.

Sexual assault is a traumatic experience that can lead to a range of mental health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Survivors may struggle with feelings of shame, guilt, and fear, impacting their self-esteem and ability to trust others. These emotional challenges can significantly impact daily life and relationships.

It's essential to recognize the signs of mental health issues in survivors and provide them with the support and resources they need. Counseling and therapy can be instrumental in helping survivors process their experiences, manage their symptoms, and regain a sense of control and empowerment.

As mental health professionals, advocates, and allies, we must work together to create a safe and supportive environment for survivors. This includes providing trauma-informed care, promoting healthy relationships and boundaries, and challenging societal norms that perpetuate s*xual violence.

During National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, let's recommit ourselves to supporting survivors, raising awareness, and promoting mental health and healing. Together, we can create a world where s*xual violence is not tolerated, and all individuals can live free from fear and trauma.

If you or someone you know is a survivor of s*xual assault and struggling with mental health issues, please know that help is available. Contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit [www.rainn.org](http://www.rainn.org/) for support and resources.

RAINN | The nation's largest anti-s*xual violence organization April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month – a month honoring survivors and the community surrounding them with hope, courage, and strength.

Watch HUSH for FREE today by clicking the link below. Offer Ends: 1/28/24
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Ground Breaking on The Verandas of Punta Gorda Senior Apartments

Embark on a journey of healing and empowerment! ✨
Join VSC's transformative 12-Week RISE Support Group, a safe space for survivors of childhood s*xual abuse to unravel the layers of trauma, rediscover self-love, and connect with their inner child. 🌱 Registration is open – let the healing begin! 💙

[Image Description]: A promotional flyer with dark brown text is set against a light tan background. The headline reads "RISE Therapy Group: Processing childhood s*xual abuse, ages 18+". In a dark brown box, additional details are provided in white text: "12-week series beginning: January 24th, 2024 every Tuesday 5:30pm-7pm." Below this, in brown text, it mentions that pre-screening is required, providing email contacts: [email protected] or [email protected].
To the right of the text, there is a photo of a mixed female looking up with a smile on her face, set against a background of trees. Below the photo, bullet points list the key aspects of the therapy group: finding new ways to view yourself, challenging old beliefs, understanding your nervous system and trauma, cultivating self-compassion, and connecting with your inner child.
At the top of the flyer, the VSC logo is prominently displayed in dark brown, and small tan sparkles and dots are scattered throughout the background, adding a subtle visual element.

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Join us every second Monday at 5:30 pm for a safe space where men and male-identifying individuals can find support, healing, and solidarity in the face of s*xual violence. Together, we break the silence. 💙

[Image Description]: "Navy background, white VSC logo top centered. 'Men's Support Group' in blue with 'Every 2nd Monday, 5:30 pm' virtual and in-person. For male survivors 18+. Image: diverse men in a circle discussing boundaries, trauma healing, addictions, mental health, emotions, thinking, and family dynamics. Pre-screening: [email protected].
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In case you’re interested. This a great app for meditations, sleep stories, and healing sound music.

You can now watch this documentary at home . I had the pleasure in attending the premiere screening and meeting the creator and cast members. The attention to detail from color schemes to topics were on point.

Black mental health — a38films.com

Sharing this here for a fellow clinician who is in the process of creating a program that speaks to the mental and emotional well-being of women. She would love to have your insight on these topics by way of my 10-minute survey listed below...

https://forms.gle/367CeirFUjkP1jPU6

If you know of any other women who would be willing to help out with feedback and may take an interest in hearing more info about the program, please please share!!! Thank you! 🙏🏼💫

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Women's Process Group Survey 2023 Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! The goal of this survey is to understand how women describe and relate to mental, emotional, and relational struggles on a daily bases. Your answers will provide insight on how to develop the best program to help nourish the mind, strengthen conf...

Dating can be a journey of self-discovery and a process of learning what you want and don’t want out of a partner. Recognize the signs of love bombings.

6 signs you may be dating a love bomber
Love bombers put a lot of emphasis on “the chase,” which is why love bombing is so prominent very early in a relationship. Here’s what you should watch out for.

1. They’re extremely affectionate right from the start. If your new love interest has been telling you how much they like or even love you from the moment you met, consider it a sign that they’re trying to create a sense of attachment as quickly as possible.

2. They put you on a pedestal. They might call you their soulmate or say you’re destined to be together—before they actually get to know you.

3. They want you to commit quickly. For instance, they might pressure you into labeling the relationship, having s*x before you feel ready, or moving in together quickly.

4. They surprise you with gifts. Frequent or extravagant gifts for no reason at all may be intended to win you over so you feel compelled to stay.

5. They continue to violate your boundaries after you’ve mentioned things you’re not okay with.
They might even act like the victim and accuse you of being unreasonable or selfish.

6. You’re afraid of upsetting them. You might feel like if you don’t do what they ask, they’ll feel hurt or angry.

Credit to: Elise Burley

Yup, I'm going to be the one who takes it deep now that we've had a full 24 hours of funny memes 😌! Because baaaabbbbbbyyyyyyyyyyy... I can't miss this beautiful opportunity to talk about generational trauma, epigenetics, & 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴! ⁣
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I was watching (ok, rewatching 😬) the video clip of Aaren Rudolph and I got chills down my back... So I thought what in the dopamine release is going on (dopamine is one of our happy brain chemicals). Then it really hit me the magnitude of what I was watching... what we were watching... what our DNA was watching and making note of! ⁣
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So cliff notes version 😌... Just like eye color, hair color, gaps in teeth are hereditary and passed through dna (& yes I used the gap in teeth example because I have a gap 😂)... So can the effects & feelings of trauma!!! And the more trauma has happened to a group of shared people in your lineage, the stronger it can be expressed in your DNA of future generations if never healed. ⁣
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People joke about Black people can't swim, but have you ever thought about where the fear of water comes from? It was once the casket that so many of our ancestors met. There were the ones that saw those traumatic event and their DNA took note... water meant death... not life... not fun... not relaxation. So to help survive, brains because to express in our dna for generations to stay away from the water. ⁣
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Then came Aaren (& the many before him) that were changing the narrative about water for us. ⁣
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The most beautiful thing about this, is we are watching this TOGETHER. In large groups, Black people witnessed the water murders together. Heck in today's time, we've witnessed Black murders together through social media & the news... 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲. You have to understand how big that moment of seeing a 16 year old Black boy leap into the water... rise out the water... and come to the aid to help another Black man who was being attacked. ⁣
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Don't let that cellular & ancestral healing that came through Aaren go over your head... Oh we healing, healing over here 😌. ⁣
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𝘚𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘥, ⁣
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𝘛𝘩𝘦 '𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘶𝘮𝘢 🗣& 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨' 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘳

Thank you Charlotte County Sheriff's Office for the women’s self-defense class. It was informative and fun!

Phoenix Wellness Collective, LLC updated their business hours.

Free virtual military family mental health workshop on 7/31 at 6:30p

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-military-family-mental-health-workshops-led-virtually-tickets-664920584367?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Free Military Family Mental Health Workshops (led virtually) Military parenting can be extremely challenging. Workshops focus on practical skills and support to parents and families.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

It’s only fitting to honor not only my birthday twin but my aunt as we celebrated her life today. Many don’t know she’s the reason I do what I do. I will miss our talks and her knowledge especially, when I needed to pick her brain about symptoms and medications. She was a psych nurse and I the mental health counselor you see today. Auntie I’m committed to this work so continue to shine your light on my journey until we meet again. 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Biological mamas, Adoptive mamas, Foster mamas, Fur mamas, Surrogate mamas, Community mamas and all the other mamas.

Today may be a difficult day full of emotions for those that I have lost their mothers and unable to celebrate them in their physical form. Sending love, light, peace, and comfort to you as you navigate this reminder.

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Be a better friend to yourself! According to the How to Help A Friend pdf from NAMI (National Institute of Mental Illness) there are signs to look out for to support someone. When you can stop telling yourself these things it'll be easier to help your friends. Share this with a friend.

Happy Black History Month!!! But y’all know I’m Blackiddy Black Black and Geechee 24/7 all 365.