Teaming Against Trauma

Ana Black is one of three Victim Advocates at DCAC. Victim advocates have a critical role in the CAC model as they are often families' main and sometimes only resource of support during their time of crisis. The victim advocate’s role embodies what DCAC believes every child and family needs, as Ana puts it, “walking to the family in order to walk with them.” Learning more about what victim advocates do will give you insight into the heart of the CAC model and help you better support people in our community experiencing crisis. 

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Revered Carrie Nettles is a Chaplain and Victim Service Provider at the Julie Valentine Children’s Advocacy Center in Greenville, SC. As the first ever Chaplain to work at a CAC in the US, Carrie has led the way for spirituality to be a component offered at CACs for the overall healing for clients we serve. For many survivors of abuse, spirituality plays a major role in their healing journey. Carrie graciously shares her experience in caring for the spiritual needs of CAC clients and how her role as a Chaplain places her in the gap between bridging the mental health and faith communities.

Carrie is also our KeyNote Speaker for our Second Annual Faith Leaders Breakfast on November 14th. See the link to register below if you are a faith leader or pass it along to one you know!

Resource Recommendations:

GRACE: https://www.netgrace.org/

Zero Abuse Project, “Keeping Faith”: https://www.zeroabuseproject.org/keeping-faith-empowering-faith-communities-to-recognize-and-respond-to-child-abuse-neglect/

Julie Valentine Center, When Faith Hurts: https://www.julievalentinecenter.org/when-faith-hurts.html

Sacred Spaces: https://www.jewishsacredspaces.org/

“The Book of Forgiving”: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Forgiving-Fourfold-Healing-Ourselves/dp/0062203568

“On Repentance and Repair”: https://www.amazon.com/Repentance-Repair-Making-Amends-Unapologetic/dp/0807010510

“The Body Keeps the Score”: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+body+keeps+the+score.&hvadid=634406856852&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9010538&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12470922663205985034&hvtargid=kwd-1410515536440&hydadcr=16287_13513581&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_5ek6ubwo3v_e

What Happened to You? https://www.amazon.com/What-Happened-You-Understanding-Resilience/dp/1250223180

“The Spiritual Child”: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Child-Parenting-Lifelong-Thriving/dp/1250033837

Carrie’s Email: [email protected]

Faith Leaders Breakfast Registration:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/711460616857?aff=oddtdtcreator

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The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study is one of the largest public health studies ever conducted on childhood trauma and the correlation of health and well-being later on in life. It proved, with scientific evidence, that adversity early in life increases physical, mental, and behavioral health problems later in life. Brooke Anderson, Director of Prevention & Outreach at DCAC and host of the Teaming Against Trauma Podcast, is an ACE Master Trainer. She explains how the ACE study's conclusions on neurodevelopment of children who experience high levels of trauma could effect the rest of their lives. Touching on Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs), she encourages us saying, “You don’t need to have letters behind your name to make a great impact on a child's life.” Giving practical tips we can do to combat ACEs in our everyday lives, it is true that understanding ACEs is critical in caring well for ourselves, family, friends, and our community at large. Leave a star rating and review to let us know what you learned in this episode of Teaming Against Trauma Podcast!

Learn more about ACEs:
DCAC- Education & Resources- Adverse Childhood Experiences
SC Children’s Trust- Providing Resources- Adverse Childhood Experiences

Test your ACE Score

Request an ACE Training by DCAC or email Brooke Anderson at [email protected]

Book Recommendations:

The Body Keeps The Score -Bessel van der Kolk

Childhood Disrupted - Donna Jackson Nakazawa

The Deepest Well - Nadine Burke Harris

Hillbilly Elegy - J. D. Vance

The Orchid and the Dandelion - W. Thomas Boyce

The Whole Brain Child - Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

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“Trauma-informed” is a term that is gaining more attention in various fields of work. So what does it mean when it comes to therapy? DCAC Clinical Director, Millicent Fowler, and Assistant Director, Rob Bullard, share about trauma-informed therapy and how DCAC utilizes trauma-focused models to meet our clients' needs. Specializing in childhood trauma, DCAC recognizes the importance of educating the public on how trauma affects children and their families as well as how they can heal from it. We believe using the gold standards of evidence-based trauma-focused therapies, healing is possible. Millicent and Rob live in the midst of this difficult, but hope-filled reality with children and families in our community every day. The complexities of trauma make it difficult to discuss in a short period of time so please know that this conversation is just merely scratching the surface of this topic. If you or someone you know has further questions about trauma and trauma-informed therapy, please call us at 843-875-1551 or email [email protected]. 

Visit our website to learn more about the therapy services we offer: https://dorchesterchildren.org/services/therapy-individual-group/

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Arthenius Jackson Colvin is the perfect survivor to end our Summer of Survivors mini series with. Arthenius uses her voice to pierce through the darkness of her own story and now the stories of many others. If you listen to the episode you'll even get to hear one of the songs she's written, Butterfly, about how she is now the butterfly she was created to be. Arthenius wants everyone to know that healing, growth, and freedom is possible for them too!

You can listen to Arthenius every other Tuesday evening on Blog Talk Radio where she is featured on the Purpose Kingdom Network.
Follow along with what is happening at her Nonprofit One Touch Transformation on Facebook that focuses on sexual abuse awareness, prevention and healing.
Check out RAINN.org for more resources on preventing child sexual abuse.

Local Resources for Survivors of Childhood Trauma
Dorchester Children’s Advocacy Center (843) 875-1551
DeeNorton Children’s Advocacy Center (843) 723-3600
SC Department of Mental Health (843) 364-2774 
Medical University of South Carolina (843) 792-2300

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Brad Jayne is a well known Filmmaker and Commercial Director local to the Lowcountry. He is passionate about storytelling and in this episode Brad courageously shares about his own story of healing through childhood trauma. Inspired by his experience, Brad is currently working on a project called, “The Purpose of Winter”, to shed light on the important issue of childhood sexual abuse. Expectant of the impact this film will make, Brad shares how the vison for it came to be and how you could get involved.  For more information on this project or to contact Brad directly, see the links below.

Contact Brad:  [email protected]
Visit: www.bradjayne.com
More on The Purpose of Winter: http://www.bradjayne.com/powaccess

Local Resources for Survivors of Childhood Trauma
Dorchester Children’s Advocacy Center (843) 875-1551
DeeNorton Children’s Advocacy Center (843) 723-3600
SC Department of Mental Health (843) 364-2774 
Medical University of South Carolina (843) 792-2300

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We're kicking off the Summer of Survivors with Lyn Maples! Lyn is currently the Outreach Coordinator at Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S, a sexual assault center in Charleston, SC. She shares her journey through experiencing childhood sexual abuse and the healing she lives in today with hopes to help others. “You’re never healed”, says Lyn, “you’re always healing.” A powerful testimony to the redemption that is possible for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, Lyn calls herself the greatest success story and she wants everyone to know that they already are too.
Contact Lyn at [email protected] 
Visit tricountyspeaks.org
24-hour Hotline (843)-745-0144
Follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter

Local Resources for Survivors of Childhood Trauma
Dorchester Children’s Advocacy Center (843) 875-1551
DeeNorton Children’s Advocacy Center (843) 723-3600
SC Department of Mental Health (843) 364-2774 
Medical University of South Carolina (843) 792-2300

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Two of DCAC's trauma-focused therapists/forensic interviewers, Rachael Staats and Taylor Conroy, sit down with Brooke to talk about all things mental health. As professionals in the field, they share about how we care for our clients at the CAC and awaken us to the importance of getting help and talking about mental health. With a special feature from past DCAC therapist, Jess Reighard, they don't shy away from the tough discussions about barriers that keep people from receiving mental health  treatment. Sharing tips about recognizing signs in yourself and/or your child that it is time to reach out for help could be just what you need to take the step. This conversation will leave you feeling empowered to let go of the shame surrounding mental health and embrace hope, healing, and empowerment along the journey.

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April 2023 is National Child Abuse Prevention Month where communities across the US rally together under the symbol of the Pinwheel- which represents the joy and happiness every child deserves. Unfortunately, we know not every child grows up this way. Child Abuse Prevention is our ultimate goal, but it can only be reached with increased education and awareness spreading across one community at a time. Brooke, Lyndsey, and Grace share what you need to know about the happenings in our community  this month as well as some education on ways you can be an advocate against child abuse every day. 

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In honor of National Disability Awareness Month, Christy Brown and Daniel Robinson from Charis Academy will join us to discuss what it's like to be on the spectrum. Christy has been a teacher at Charis Academy for 5 years. She talks to us about what she has learned from her students and how she fosters a positive learning environment tailored to each individual student. Daniel is a student at Charis, as well as the son of their headmaster, JoDee Robinson. He walks us through what it was like to grow up on the spectrum and the stigmas and misconceptions that surround autism.

We also discuss what’s next with Seaglass Diagnostics. For more details on their consulting services, email [email protected] or call (843) 900-6956.

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