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World Mental Health Day
Note: This is an updated post originally shared on October 10, 2022. You'll find excellent resources for mental wellbeing linked in this...
John Freedom
Oct 10, 20231 min read
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The Sound of Freedom’s Impact: Reflections & Resources
Photo of outstretched woman's hand with doves. Photo credit: https://pixabay.com/photos/dove-peace-freedom-birds-faith-3426187/ I imagine...
Holly Timberlake, Ph.D.
Sep 6, 20235 min read
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7 Ways to Celebrate Self-Care Awareness Month (updated September 2022)
Why taking care of yourself first matters. Seven simple suggestions you can do to enhance emotional and physical wellbeing.
Stephen Carter
Sep 29, 20224 min read
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Using EFT Tapping to Help Trafficking and Abuse Survivors
In this interview you discover 10 abuse survivor helping insights to apply right away if you're a survivor, practitioner, or caregiver.
Stephen Carter
Apr 29, 20222 min read
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Emotional First Aid Series: Trauma Tapping Technique
Learn this self-care stress relief method called Trauma Tapping Technique (TTT).
FREA Finding Recovery & Empowerment from Abuse
Apr 22, 20221 min read
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How to Use the Power of Questions for Greater Self-Compassion
Are you your own worst critic? If someone gives you a compliment is your first reaction to disbelieve what you hear? Do disempowering...
Stephen Carter
Mar 15, 20224 min read
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Havening: A New Psychosensory Therapy for Relief and Resilience
Havening is a simple, natural, safe, and efficient tool for relieving distress you can do alone or with a practitioner.
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Oct 11, 20213 min read
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Tech Safety for Survivors of Domestic Violence
This post summarizes an informative and well crafted guide to help domestic abuse survivors stay safe.
John Freedom
Aug 7, 20211 min read
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Letting Go of Guilt
You can release guilt and other disempowering emotions. Learn how to apply Byron Katie's "The Work" method for emotional wellbeing.
John Freedom
Jun 7, 20215 min read
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3 Self-Care Stress Release Techniques for Mental Health Month
With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s a perfect time to recognize how important it is to engage in emotional self-care.
Stephen Carter
May 19, 20212 min read
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Creating Mental Health - Learn to Pair Comfort with Emotional Distress
Dr. Kristin Miller shares a simple, breath based method for letting go of emotional distress.
Kristin Miller, PhD, Psychologist
May 2, 20212 min read
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Emotional First Aid Series: Cross Crawl Technique
As FREA continues to highlight April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we're sharing a variety of self-care technique videos and PDF...
FREA Finding Recovery & Empowerment from Abuse
Apr 25, 20211 min read
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Emotional First Aid Series: The Butterfly Hug Technique
Originally published April 4, 2018, updated April 6, 2021 Today's Self-Care Technique is The Butterfly Hug. Join in with the video below...
FREA Finding Recovery & Empowerment from Abuse
Apr 6, 20211 min read
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5 Powerful Ways to Let Go of Guilt
Note: You can listen to the companion podcast for this blogpost below. Guilt is a difficult emotion to experience. It can be triggered by...
Stephen Carter
Mar 31, 20213 min read
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Use Picture Perfect Breathing to Calm Mind and Body
If you've experienced one or more traumatic events it’s important to engage in self-care activities including monitoring stress levels...
Stephen Carter
Mar 12, 20212 min read
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Love Yourself and Grow Your Self-Esteem
Julie called asking for help. She shared stories of emotional abuse and an array of other challenging situations she wanted help with....
Stephen Carter
Nov 5, 20204 min read
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7 Easy Ways to Create Emotional Resilience and Wellbeing
With October being National Emotional Wellness Month and National Positive Attitude Month, how do these two mindsets contribute to what...
Stephen Carter
Oct 2, 20206 min read
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Interview With Dr. Jed Diamond - Staying Safe From Domestic Violence During Lockdown and Beyond
FREA is here as a resource for anyone and everyone who has experienced or is at risk for abuse. We're seeing indicators that Intimate...
Stephen Carter
May 1, 20202 min read
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Protecting Yourself While Sheltering in Place
With families in lockdown worldwide, there has been a dramatic rise in “intimate terrorism,”. Here are practical tips to stay safe.
John Freedom
Apr 17, 20203 min read
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Sheltering at Home Safely - Taking a Pause to Calm Yourself
I am a psychologist who has spent most my career serving people who have experienced profound abuse. My own childhood was a nightmare of...
Kristin Miller, PhD, Psychologist, DCEP
Apr 14, 20203 min read
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