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Terri
Hamrick Kessel, MNM
Executive Director
Survivors,
Inc.
Post Office Box 3572
(717) 334-0589 Extension 22
Facsimile (717) 334-3576
EMail: Terri@...
Survivors supports those who experience domestic violence or sexual assault and
strives to create a world in which violence against women and children is
unthinkable.
From: Joyce Boaz
[mailto:joyceb@...]
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007
1:16 PM
To: terri@...
Subject: Compassion Fatigue - A
Handout For Professionals
9/28/07
Dear Terri:
Many of our members are survivors of sexual violence
and abuse. I believe you might like to know about our educational resources on
posttraumatic stress disorder for both survivors and mental health
practitioners.
Gift From Within, (www.giftfromwithin.org) a nonprofit
organization is dedicated to those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized
individuals. We have articles written by authorities in the field, poetry
and art gallery for trauma survivors, peer support pal
network, personal coping and inspirational stories, a Q&A,
videos, book reviews, list of retreats for survivors, global list of
trauma survivor support groups, and other educational materials and
resources. To find out about our Support Pal Network click: http://www.giftfromwithin.org/html/penpal.html
A Few of GFW's articles on Trauma:
Latinas
in Pursuit of Healing: Cultural Implications for Counseling Sexually Abused
Latinas Angela
Londoño-McConnell, Ph.D.
Understanding and Preventing Compassion Fatigue - A Handout For
Professionals
by Dr. Angie Panos
"I Will Survive: The African-American Guide to Healing from
Sexual Assault and Abuse (excerpt)"
by Lori S. Robinson
"Trauma in American Indian Communities"
Aaron Morsette Trauma Intervention Specialist
"Challenges and Obstacles in Treating Mentally Ill
African American Patients" Carl C. Bell, MD,
Henry W. Dove, MD, and Johnny L. Williamson, MD
Rape
Trauma Syndrome: The Journey to Healing Belongs to Everyone Amy Menna, LMHC, CAP
Trauma Addiction: Safety and Stabilization for the Addicted
Survivor of Trauma J. Eric Gentry, LMHC
Suffering in Silence: The
Problem of Male Sexual Abuse Angie Panos, Ph.D.
Partners with PTSD
Frank M. Ochberg, M.D.
Cultivating Resiliency in Youth Dr.
Carl Bell
Inner
City Children of Trauma: Urban Violence Traumatic Stress Response
Syndrome (U-VTS) and Therapists' Responses Dr. Erwin Parson
Traumatic Stress and Children Carl C.
Bell, M.D
How to Provide Spiritually Sensitive Trauma Care
Janice Harris Lord, ACSW
Helping
A Person Who Is Suicidal Angie Panos, Ph.D.
Educational
Programs include:
When Helping Hurts: Preventing & Treating Compassion Fatigue
Description:
Compassion
Fatigue is a hazard to the helping professionals that deal with traumatic
events. This film heightens awareness of the symptoms and risks of
Compassion Fatigue. New information about prevention, resilience and
treatment is presented. Specific strategies on awareness, lifestyle
balance and connecting with others are given to assist trauma workers.
Experts Frank Ochberg, M.D., Charles Figley, Ph.D., John Wilson, Ph.D., Carl
Bell, M.D., Atle Dyregrov, Ph.D. and Angie Panos, Ph.D. offer their own
stories and advice on dealing with Compassion Fatigue. 17 Minute $30.00.
Suitable for individuals, classroom or training.
Living with PTSD: Lessons for Partners, Friends and
Supporters.
This program is valuable for those who care about the PTSD sufferer in their
life. It explains what PTSD is, why it is important to learn about this medical
disorder, what you can do to help, ways to treat it, how to deal with the
caregiver burden and how PTSD affects the family and other relationships.
Survivors of trauma often have difficulty believing that they will ever
recover. This film provides a realistic message of hope and teaches family
members and community how they can assist in the recovery process. The program
features Dr. Frank Ochberg and Dr. Angelea Panos two experts on traumatic
stress. l8 minutes.
$30.00.
"Survival
From Domestic Violence: Stories of Hope and Healing"
This film presents stories
of women who transformed their lives after living through domestic violence.
The steps they took to create safety, build a support system and find
independence are described. Through their first hand accounts they give other
victims hope that healing and recovery is possible. VHS or DVD. 14
minutes $30.00.
"Recovering
From Traumatic Events: The Healing Process"
This educational video presents recovered survivors and
therapists discussing their experiences with the healing process after
traumatic events. This film will sensitively present insight into the impact of
trauma in the survivor's life, however, the main focus of the film is on what
helped or did not help them during their healing process. Closed Captioned. Two
versions: 32 minute Professional $65.00 in VHS or DVD, and a
Survivor Version, 20 minutes $30.00
Our Survivor Psalm below
has been appreciated by many trauma survivors and you are welcome to add it to
the website or distribute.
Survivor Psalm
I have been
victimized.
I was in a fight that was
not a fair fight.
I did not ask for the fight.
I lost.
There is no shame in losing
such fights.
I have reached the stage of
survivor and am no longer a
slave of victim status.
I look back with sadness
rather than hate.
I look forward with hope
rather than despair.
I may never forget, but I need
not constantly remember.
I was a victim.
I am a survivor.
Thank you for the work you
are doing.
Respectfully,
Joyce Boaz
Director
Gift From Within- PTSD Resources for Survivors and Caregivers
l6
207 236-8858 ph
207 236-2818 fax
Gateway to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Information http://www.ptsdinfo.org
Violent Death Bereavement Society http://www.vdbs.org
Please be aware that the materials
on this website are intended for educational purposes. This is not meant to
replace or act as a substitute for the care and advice given to you by your own
clinician or mental health counselor.
Anything that has real and lasting value is always a gift from within. Franz
Kafka
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