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Nov 19, 2020
3 min

EFT for Domestic Abuse Survivors With Frontline Advocates Carol Wiggins and Kimberly Shears

Are you a survivor of domestic abuse or are you helping one or more survivors? Is domestic violence a cause you care about? If so, I...

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Stephen Carter

Nov 6, 2020
4 min

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....

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3 Self-Care Stress Release Techniques for Mental Health Month

Stephen Carter

May 17, 2020
2 min

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.

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Interview With Dr. Jed Diamond - Staying Safe From Domestic Violence During Lockdown and Beyond

Stephen Carter

May 1, 2020
2 min

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...

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Protecting Yourself While Sheltering in Place

John Freedom

Apr 17, 2020
3 min

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.

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Sheltering at Home Safely - Taking a Pause to Calm Yourself

Kristin Miller, PhD, Psychologist, DCEP

Apr 15, 2020
3 min

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...

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7 Ways to Celebrate Self-Care Awareness Month

Stephen Carter

Sep 13, 2019
4 min

7 Ways to Celebrate Self-Care Awareness Month

You’ve boarded the plane and you’re settled in your seat. The plane begins to taxi toward the runway in preparation for takeoff. As the...

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Writing as a Path to Conquering Trauma and Walking Forward

Stephen Carter

Jul 15, 2019
2 min

Writing as a Path to Conquering Trauma and Walking Forward

One of my clients shared the following post (see below) after a recent conversation about her healing journey. This lady, we’ll call her...

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Kristin Miller, PhD, Psychologist

Apr 8, 2019
2 min

Come Join Us in the Dance of Recovery!

We are dancing the dance of support and recovery in Shasta County and Northern California after devastating fires roared through our...

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FREA Resources for the Healing Journey During Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Stephen Carter

Apr 6, 2019
3 min

FREA Resources for the Healing Journey During Sexual Assault Awareness Month

With April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, this is a good time to remind ourselves what statistics tells us and what resources are...

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Kristin Miller, PhD, Psychologist

Mar 20, 2019
2 min

Dancing in the Heart With Support

Not me, I can’t dance!!! Are you sure? Is that really true? When frozen in fear, we relegate ourselves to the role of perpetual wall...

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Stop the Scourge of Teen Dating Violence! - Honoring Teen Dating Violence and Prevention Awareness M

Stephen Carter

Feb 11, 2019
4 min

Stop the Scourge of Teen Dating Violence! - Honoring Teen Dating Violence and Prevention Awareness M

Amanda Bach, a 19-year old young lady filled with life and energy, was shot and killed by Dustin McGowan, an ex-boyfriend. McGowan was...

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Kristin Miller, PhD, Psychologist

Jan 25, 2019
1 min

Take a Connection Break With Yourself!

Are you all wrapped up in the stress of your life, trying to defend yourself at every move, and feeling attacked and unsafe? Find a safe...

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The Truth About Human Trafficking! - An Interview With Survivor and Advocate Angela Rae Clark

Stephen Carter

Jan 7, 2019
2 min

The Truth About Human Trafficking! - An Interview With Survivor and Advocate Angela Rae Clark

In this video interview (see below), FREA volunteer and committee member Angela Rae Clark shares her personal story of how she was abused...

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Kristin Miller, PhD, Psychologist, DCEP

Dec 18, 2018
3 min

Find Your Heart in Winter's Darkness

As the darkness of winter surrounds us, it is so hard for those that live in abusive relationships to find that stream of love so many of...

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Let Go of Holiday Stress - Stay Calm in the Seasonal Storms

Stephen Carter

Dec 10, 2018
4 min

Let Go of Holiday Stress - Stay Calm in the Seasonal Storms

This time of year can fire difficult emotions for survivors. Each person has their own reasons for feeling stress, but seasonal...

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Angela Rae Clark, FREA Volunteer

Dec 6, 2018
1 min

Holiday PTSD

Holiday stress is especially real and palpable for those of us with trauma in our history. For years, I've looked at the holiday season...

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