Emotional First Aid Series: Trauma Tapping Technique
Learn this self-care stress relief method called Trauma Tapping Technique (TTT).
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Kristin Miller, PhD, Psychologist
- May 3, 2021
- 2 min
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.
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FREA Finding Recovery & Empowerment from Abuse
- Apr 25, 2021
- 1 min
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 guides. Today's Self-Care Technique is The Cross-Crawl Technique. Join in with the video below to practice this technique. FREA has created a handout that can be downloaded here: PDF-Cross Crawl Technique. We believe recovery must include self-empowerment tools. We believe that the more you are supported in self-care awareness and techniques, t
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FREA Finding Recovery & Empowerment from Abuse
- Apr 6, 2021
- 1 min
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 to practice this technique. FREA has created a handout that can be downloaded here: PDF-The Butterfly Hug. We believe recovery must include self-empowerment tools. We believe that the more you are supported in self-care awareness and techniques, the more you will move from victim to survivor, and someone that thrives. Being self-resourced is
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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 overwhelm, difficult memories, and challenging family dynamics can all play a roll. A few days ago, I hosted a tele-seminar for members of my Meetup group, the Baltimore and Columbia Energy Healers. While the focus of the tele-seminar was releasing holiday stress, the easy to use methods have helped thousands of people gain confidence and balance to
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Kristin Miller, PhD, Psychologist
- Sep 10, 2018
- 2 min
What Is Recovery From Sexual Abuse?
September is National Recovery Month and that is what we are doing - recovering together from sexual abuse. What do we recover? Our deep connection with our inner self that is not tainted by sexual abuse. Our emotional calmness. Our love and respect for ourselves. Our trust in others. Our right to be safe in the world. How do we recover? It’s important to take time and understand the impact sexual abuse has had on the self. Here are some powerful ways to experience insight an
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John Freedom
- Jun 15, 2018
- 2 min
Killing Ourselves
Many of us were shocked last week by the news that Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain had committed suicide. They were two “Beautiful People,” very glamorous, jet-setters, at the top of their careers. They seemed to “have it all.’ But if two very successful intelligent people felt desperate enough to take their lives, what about the rest of us, who may not be living such Beautiful Lives…….? Suicide Rates Rising Rates of suicide have been increasing dramatically here in the US
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FREA Finding Recovery & Empowerment from Abuse
- Apr 27, 2018
- 1 min
Emotional First Aid Series: Calming Head Hold Technique
Today's Self-Care Technique is The Calming Head Hold Technique. Join in with the video below to practice this technique. FREA has created a handout that can be downloaded here: PDF-The Calming Head Hold Technique. We believe recovery must include self-empowerment tools. We believe that the more you are supported in self-care awareness and techniques, the more you will move from victim to survivor, and someone that thrives. Being self-resourced is an important aspect of healin
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FREA Finding Recovery & Empowerment from Abuse
- Apr 25, 2018
- 1 min
Emotional First Aid Series: Cook's Hook Up Technique
Today's Self-Care Technique is The Cook's Hook Up Technique. Join in with the video below to practice this technique. FREA has created a handout that can be downloaded here: PDF-The Cook's Hook Up Technique. We believe recovery must include self-empowerment tools. We believe that the more you are supported in self-care awareness and techniques, the more you will move from victim to survivor, and someone that thrives. Being self-resourced is an important aspect of healing. We
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FREA Finding Recovery & Empowerment from Abuse
- Apr 23, 2018
- 1 min
Emotional First Aid Series: Gamut Point Technique
Today's Self-Care Technique is The Gamut Point Technique. Join in with the video below to practice this technique. FREA has created a handout that can be downloaded here: PDF-The Gamut Point Technique. We believe recovery must include self-empowerment tools. We believe that the more you are supported in self-care awareness and techniques, the more you will move from victim to survivor, and someone that thrives. Being self-resourced is an important aspect of healing. We all ne
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FREA Finding Recovery & Empowerment from Abuse
- Apr 20, 2018
- 1 min
Emotional First Aid Series: Blow Out Technique
Today's Self-Care Technique is The Blow Out Technique. Join in with the video below to practice this technique. FREA has created a handout that can be downloaded here: PDF-The Blow Out Technique. We believe recovery must include self-empowerment tools. We believe that the more you are supported in self-care awareness and techniques, the more you will move from victim to survivor, and someone that thrives. Being self-resourced is an important aspect of healing. We all need the
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FREA Finding Recovery & Empowerment from Abuse
- Apr 18, 2018
- 1 min
Emotional First Aid Series: Thymus Thump Technique
Today's Self-Care Technique is The Thymus Thump Technique. Join in with the video below to practice this technique. FREA has created a handout that can be downloaded here: PDF-The Thymus Thump Technique. We believe recovery must include self-empowerment tools. We believe that the more you are supported in self-care awareness and techniques, the more you will move from victim to survivor, and someone that thrives. Being self-resourced is an important aspect of healing. We all
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FREA Finding Recovery & Empowerment from Abuse
- Apr 16, 2018
- 1 min
Emotional First Aid Series: Calming Hold Technique
Today's Self-Care Technique is The Calming Hold Technique. Join in with the video below to practice this technique. FREA has created a handout that can be downloaded here: PDF-The Calming Hold Technique. We believe recovery must include self-empowerment tools. We believe that the more you are supported in self-care awareness and techniques, the more you will move from victim to survivor, and someone that thrives. Being self-resourced is an important aspect of healing. We all
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FREA Finding Recovery & Empowerment from Abuse
- Apr 11, 2018
- 1 min
Emotional First Aid Series: Self-Acceptance Technique
Today's Self-Care Technique is The Self-Acceptance Technique. Join in with the video below to practice this technique. FREA has created a handout that can be downloaded here: PDF-Self-Acceptance Technique. We believe recovery must include self-empowerment tools. We believe that the more you are supported in self-care awareness and techniques, the more you will move from victim to survivor, and someone that thrives. Being self-resourced is an important aspect of healing. We al
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FREA Finding Recovery & Empowerment from Abuse
- Apr 9, 2018
- 1 min
Emotional First Aid Series: Heart Breathing Technique
Today's Self-Care Technique is The Heart Breathing Technique. Join in with the video below to practice this technique. FREA has created a handout that can be downloaded here: PDF-Heart Breathing Technique. We believe recovery must include self-empowerment tools. We believe that the more you are supported in self-care awareness and techniques, the more you will move from victim to survivor, and someone that thrives. Being self-resourced is an important aspect of healing. We al
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FREA Finding Recovery & Empowerment from Abuse
- Apr 2, 2018
- 1 min
Emotional First Aid Series: Anxiety Tap Technique
Today's Self-Care Technique is The Anxiety Tap. Join in with the video below to practice this technique. FREA has created a handout that can be downloaded here: PDF-AnxietyTapTechnique. We believe recovery must include self-empowerment tools. We believe that the more you are supported in self-care awareness and techniques, the more you will move from victim to survivor, and someone that thrives. Being self-resourced is an important aspect of healing. We all need the support o
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Kristin Miller, PhD, Psychologist, DCEP
- Jan 21, 2018
- 3 min
What Does Freedom, Recovery, and Empowerment From Sexual Abuse Mean for You?
FREEDOM - Freedom is the ability to determine how and with whom you will connect and the right to move about your communities with the expectation that you will be respected, safe, and honored. This freedom has been taken sometimes violently from many of those who have been sexually assaulted and sometimes never know for those who have grown up or worked in sexually abusive situations. Reclaiming your freedom involves identifying sexually demeaning and abusive components in
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