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When the government shutdown abruptly cancelled my OVC TTAC Pathways in the Victim Services Field training after just one week, I was devastated. But I quickly realized that dwelling on what I couldn’t control wouldn’t help me—or the future victims I hope to serve. Instead, I pivoted to what was still available: the self-paced Office…
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When Mindfulness Isn’t Enough I’ll be honest with you: I’ve never been great at meditation. My longest streak on the Calm app? Sixteen days. And if I’m being really honest, I never figured out how to make my thoughts calm or how to focus on my breath for more than 45 seconds without my mind…
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Gretchen Rubin’s Life in Five Senses arrived in my hands with a weight of expectation. A certified victim advocate I deeply respect had included it on her recommended reading list, and during one of her trainings, she’d spoken powerfully about how being present in our bodies—truly inhabiting our physical senses—can help us self-soothe and self-regulate our trauma…
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For a long time, I didn’t think my trauma was affecting me that much. I wasn’t having flashbacks. I wasn’t crying every day. I told myself I was functioning. But then there were the mornings I couldn’t get out of bed. Not because I was tired or lazy, but because the thought of going into…
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When I picked up Dr. Paul Conti’s “Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic,” I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’ve read my share of trauma-focused books on this healing journey, and honestly, some have left me feeling more overwhelmed than enlightened. But this book? This one felt different from the very first chapter. What Makes This Book…
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When I decided to pursue training as a certified victim advocate, I knew I wanted to start with a solid foundation. That’s why I was thrilled to secure a spot in the OVC TTAC Pathways in the Victim Services Field training series—a comprehensive program designed specifically for newcomers like me who are considering entering this meaningful field.…
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In a field where trust, competence, and ethical standards can mean the difference between hope and despair for crime victims, professional credentialing isn’t just a career milestone—it’s a commitment to excellence. As someone deeply passionate about becoming a victim advocate, I knew that choosing the right credentialing program would be one of the most important…