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How to Listen When Someone You Know Discloses Sexual Harassment or Assault

This post is based on a longer article by Dr. Jennifer J. Freyd (Professor of Psychology, University of Oregon)

Every day now in the news, we learn of various actions taken by those facing allegations of sexual assault and harassment. One set of actions has to do with their reported sexual harassment and/or assaults. Another set of actions has to do with how they respond when accused. Both types of action are crucially important. A good response can at least do some good (sincere apologies can be healing). But a bad response not only exacerbates the harm of the first injury, it also inflicts new injury, and does so in ways that are usually public and ongoing (well past the media moving on).

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Learn Somatic Regulation

Learn Somatic Regulation

Learn Somatic Regulation – Basic skills to help front line workers during times of crisis – Coronavirus.

Coronavirus, the infectious virus Covid-19, is causing the whole world to be in a transitional state.
Incorporating the vocabulary of the nervous system and understanding how to practice mind-body awareness can quickly decrease stress responses and ultimately become a part of preventing occupational and environmental stress.

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Meet Trudi and Denver, our SmartPerks Hall of Fame Inductees

At SmartPak, we’re on a mission to make the world a better place by using our smarts to power healthy horses and happy riders. Out of the tens of thousands of riders and horse owners that we’re proud to call SmartPerks members, our SmartPerks Hall of Fame Inductees have been supporting one special horse for the longest amount of time. This honor celebrates their commitment to changing the world, four hooves at a time by taking great care of their horse. We’re thrilled to introduce you to our inductees, Trudi and Denver.

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Podcasts

Restrictive Eating Disorder Recovery, with Tabitha Farrar

Restrictive Eating Disorder Recovery, with Tabitha Farrar

Rethinking food restrictions. Guest Tabitha Farrar on a journey from anorexia to eating disorder recovery coaching. In a food obsessed culture this is a conversation for everyone.

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Rethinking Golf

Rethinking Golf

Rethinking golf. How the amateur golfer can avoid having “a good walk spoiled”. Therapist & coach, Bruce Gottlieb, introduces bringing self-awareness into the game.

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Rethinking War with Ann Sartori

Rethinking War with Ann Sartori

Ann Sartori rethinks ways to keep listening to veterans share their heartfelt and painful experiences in the military.

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Reflections of an Actor with Andrew Jarvis

Reflections of an Actor with Andrew Jarvis

One of the most respected actors of our generation discusses his life long passion for performing & directing Shakespeare.

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Keeping Children’s Theatre Alive with Natalie Cutcher Keeping Children’s Theatre Alive with Natalie Cutcher

Keeping Children’s Theatre Alive with Natalie Cutcher Keeping Children’s Theatre Alive with Natalie Cutcher

Natalie Cutcher, performer, educator & director keeps the value of Children’s Theatre alive for listeners.

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Exploring use of dramatic space with Robert Bellows & Andrew Jarvis

Exploring use of dramatic space with Robert Bellows & Andrew Jarvis

Robert Bellows, sculptor and guide of the Warrior Storyfield, has an exploratory conversation about the use of dramatic space with actor Andrew Jarvis. 

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Reflections of pianist Peter Kater

Reflections of pianist Peter Kater

Peter Kater reflects on his life as a pianist and how he engages with himself, the world, and his audience.

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Hello, Sex Education with Cassandra Rustvold

Hello, Sex Education with Cassandra Rustvold

Rethinking sex education with sex therapist Cassandra Rustvold LCSW, SEP, CSAT, CST.

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Exploring Animal Protection Work

Exploring Animal Protection Work

In conversation with Dianne Sauve, we become aware of what is needed to support Animal Control & Protection Officers.

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