Today Jan is joined again by Alyssa Damron (Masters in Social Work from BYU) to discuss the importance of community in healing from trauma and how to talk to those dealing with recent traumas.

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National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

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In today's episode Jan is joined by Brenda Sandquist who is the founder and executive director for Xquisite, a nonprofit, established in 2012, specifically designed to walk alongside victims of human trafficking, sexual assault, and intimate terrorism (domestic violence) to bring them from a place of exploitation, not only surviving but to thrive in their next steps for a life free from what has held them captive. She is passionate about leading a movement of strong women who have become empowered to have their voices heard and to shatter secrets they have had to live under, exposing their truth to become Diamond Strong. Brenda has worked to empower women over 30 years helping them to realize that no matter what life has presented them, their value remains strong. Brenda has expanded Xquisite’s reach to establish the Diamond Strong Freedom Center, a center dedicated to bring freedom and empowerment for sexually exploited women and survivors of human trafficking, sexual assault and intimate terrorism to live healthy, flourishing lives. The Diamond Strong Freedom Center and it’s Drop-In Center is ready to serve with a variety of services that are free, confidential, nonjudgmental with no strings attached, which will bring hope, courage and a voice for survivors. It is Brenda’s passion to champion the women and children served at Xquisite, to realize their dreams can be their reality.

The Jan Broberg Show and everyone at the foundation believe, hear, and support all survivors. Thank you for listening!

Check out the resources Xquisite has to offer at Xquisite.org
Or call their 24 hour hotline at: 775-434-7255
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If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal ideation, please access the resources below:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

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Today Jan is joined by Beth Light, LCSW, who is a Mental Health Therapist and the Clinical Director at the Child Safety Center of White County. She graduated from Harding University with a Bachelor of Social Work degree in 2005 and from University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a Master of Social Work degree in 2009. Beth has roughly 14 years of experience in the mental health field, and over 10 years of experience specific to mental health and childhood trauma. She has completed advanced trainings in TF-CBT for the treatment of Complex Trauma and for Problematic Sexual Behaviors, and is nationally certified in TF-CBT. Beth serves as a TF-CBT consultant for the UAMS ARBEST Project, and has also completed trainings in EMDR and CPP, both evidence-based treatments for trauma in children. They discuss the studies, trials, and practices that pioneered treating children who have suffered trauma, the highlights and lowlights of social work, and how self-care is a must when your job is being surrounded by some of the worst days in peoples lives.

If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal ideation, please access the resources below:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

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