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Children of GraceGuestisode: Daniel RasmussenWe are very proud of Daniel Rasmussen, who joined us to discuss his history with Greater Grace - as well as the positive impacts he's making on his community today!
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TW: strong warning for abuse (including CSA), trauma, bullying, and mental health topics
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IMPORTANT RESOURCES:
**The Baltimore Banner Landing Page: https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/specials/greater-grace/
**The Millstones: https://linktr.ee/themillstones
**MCASA: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
**RAINN: Get help 24/7. Call the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network by dialing 800.656.HOPE.
**The Reclamation Collective: A network of therapists who specialize in religious trauma. Visit ReclamationCollective.com for more.
**National Mental Health Hotline: 866-903-3787, https://mentalhe2025-05-0455 min
Children of GraceGuestisode: Daniel RasmussenWe are very proud of Daniel Rasmussen, who joined us to discuss his history with Greater Grace - as well as the positive impacts he's making on his community today!
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TW: strong warning for abuse (including CSA), trauma, bullying, and mental health topics
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IMPORTANT RESOURCES:
**The Baltimore Banner Landing Page: https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/specials/greater-grace/
**The Millstones: https://linktr.ee/themillstones
**MCASA: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
**RAINN: Get help 24/7. Call the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network by dialing 800.656.HOPE.
**The Reclamation Collective: A network of therapists who specialize in religious trauma. Visit ReclamationCollective.com for more.
**National Mental Health Hotline: 866-903-3787, https://mentalhe2025-05-0455 min
The Weekend ViewBanks are not the best vehicle to administer and execute wills: Financial PlannerWhile most people understand how and why a Will is needed, very few know what happens when it comes to administering and executing a Will. This is where banks and other financial institutions come in but can they be trusted with Wills and Estates and do they have your best interest at heart. To unpack this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Banzi Mcasa, an advocate for financial security and generational well-being and Founder of Future Planner2024-11-0909 min
Children of GraceEverything All at OnceThis episode has everything! Information on Rachael Denhollander, GRACE, Greater Grace's statement, the Millstones' statement, and of course, our usual rantings and ravings ;)
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IMPORTANT RESOURCES:
*Rachael Denhollander: https://rachaeldenhollander.com/about/
rjd.requests@gmail.com
*The Millstones: https://linktr.ee/themillstones
*GRACE: https://www.netgrace.org/
*MCASA: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
*RAINN: Get help 24/7. Call the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network by dialing 800.656.HOPE.
*The Reclamation Collective: A network of therapists who specialize in religious trauma. Visit ReclamationCollective.com for more.
*National Mental Health Hotline: 866-903-3787, https://mentalhealthhotline.org/
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Feel free to reach out to us directly at childrenofgracep...2024-09-291h 07
Children of GraceEverything All at OnceThis episode has everything! Information on Rachael Denhollander, GRACE, Greater Grace's statement, the Millstones' statement, and of course, our usual rantings and ravings ;)
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IMPORTANT RESOURCES:
*Rachael Denhollander: https://rachaeldenhollander.com/about/
rjd.requests@gmail.com
*The Millstones: https://linktr.ee/themillstones
*GRACE: https://www.netgrace.org/
*MCASA: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
*RAINN: Get help 24/7. Call the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network by dialing 800.656.HOPE.
*The Reclamation Collective: A network of therapists who specialize in religious trauma. Visit ReclamationCollective.com for more.
*National Mental Health Hotline: 866-903-3787, https://mentalhealthhotline.org/
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Feel free to reach out to us directly at childrenofgracep...2024-09-291h 07
Children of GraceA Quick Update: Rachael DenhollanderWe spoke with Rachael Denhollander. We will be sharing the content of that conversation in our next episode, so hang tight!
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IMPORTANT RESOURCES:
*Rachael Denhollander's Website: https://rachaeldenhollander.com/about/
*The Millstones: https://linktr.ee/themillstones
*MCASA: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
*RAINN: Get help 24/7. Call the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network by dialing 800.656.HOPE.
*The Trevor Project: A nonprofit focused on preventing LGBTQ suicide. Visit TheTrevorProject.org or text 678-678.
*The Reclamation Collective: A network of therapists who specialize in religious trauma. Visit ReclamationCollective.com for more.
*National Mental Health Hotline: 866-903-3787, https://mentalhealthhotline.org/
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Feel free to reach out to us dire...2024-09-0117 min
Children of GraceA Quick Update: Rachael DenhollanderWe spoke with Rachael Denhollander. We will be sharing the content of that conversation in our next episode, so hang tight!
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IMPORTANT RESOURCES:
*Rachael Denhollander's Website: https://rachaeldenhollander.com/about/
*The Millstones: https://linktr.ee/themillstones
*MCASA: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
*RAINN: Get help 24/7. Call the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network by dialing 800.656.HOPE.
*The Trevor Project: A nonprofit focused on preventing LGBTQ suicide. Visit TheTrevorProject.org or text 678-678.
*The Reclamation Collective: A network of therapists who specialize in religious trauma. Visit ReclamationCollective.com for more.
*National Mental Health Hotline: 866-903-3787, https://mentalhealthhotline.org/
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Feel free to reach out to us dire...2024-09-0117 min
Children of GraceWhat's Going On?Karen and Elita recap and react to recent events within the GGWO sphere.
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TW: brief mention of allegations of CSA
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IMPORTANT RESOURCES:
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*The Millstones: https://linktr.ee/themillstones
*MCASA: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
*RAINN: Get help 24/7. Call the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network by dialing 800.656.HOPE.
*The Trevor Project: A nonprofit focused on preventing LGBTQ suicide. Visit TheTrevorProject.org or text 678-678.
*The Reclamation Collective: A network of therapists who specialize in religious trauma. Visit ReclamationCollective.com for more.
*National Mental Health Hotline: 866-903-3787, https://mentalhealthhotline.org/
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Feel free to reach out to us directly at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!2024-07-211h 10
Children of GraceWhat's Going On?Karen and Elita recap and react to recent events within the GGWO sphere.
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TW: brief mention of allegations of CSA
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IMPORTANT RESOURCES:
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*The Millstones: https://linktr.ee/themillstones
*MCASA: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
*RAINN: Get help 24/7. Call the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network by dialing 800.656.HOPE.
*The Trevor Project: A nonprofit focused on preventing LGBTQ suicide. Visit TheTrevorProject.org or text 678-678.
*The Reclamation Collective: A network of therapists who specialize in religious trauma. Visit ReclamationCollective.com for more.
*National Mental Health Hotline: 866-903-3787, https://mentalhealthhotline.org/
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Feel free to reach out to us directly at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!2024-07-211h 10
Children of GraceBehind the Banner: A Conversation with Julie ScharperKaren and Elita are joined by Julie Scharper of the Baltimore Banner to discuss the Millstone group and the recent allegations of abuse at Greater Grace World Outreach churches.
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TW: spiritual abuse, sexual abuse, and rape
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IMPORTANT RESOURCES:
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The Baltimore Banner Landing Page: https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/specials/greater-grace/
The Millstones: https://linktr.ee/themillstones
MCASA: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
RAINN: Get help 24/7. Call the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network by dialing 800.656.HOPE.
The Trevor Project: A nonprofit focused on preventing LGBTQ suicide. Visit TheTrevorProject.org or text 678-678.
The Reclamation Collective: A network of therapists who specialize in religious trauma...2024-06-2355 min
Children of GraceBehind the Banner: A Conversation with Julie ScharperKaren and Elita are joined by Julie Scharper of the Baltimore Banner to discuss the Millstone group and the recent allegations of abuse at Greater Grace World Outreach churches.
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TW: spiritual abuse, sexual abuse, and rape
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IMPORTANT RESOURCES:
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The Baltimore Banner Landing Page: https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/specials/greater-grace/
The Millstones: https://linktr.ee/themillstones
MCASA: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
RAINN: Get help 24/7. Call the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network by dialing 800.656.HOPE.
The Trevor Project: A nonprofit focused on preventing LGBTQ suicide. Visit TheTrevorProject.org or text 678-678.
The Reclamation Collective: A network of therapists who specialize in religious trauma...2024-06-2354 min
TheraSwiftsClean (Lauren's Version) (and Welcome to the Pod, Swifties!)Meet Lauren and Meredith. They're therapists. They're sisters. They're Swifties. And they're here to share stories of how Taylor Swift has helped her fans heal. So grab your friendship bracelets and a box of tissues. It's time for your appointment with the TheraSwifts. In their debut episode, Lauren share's her story of how Taylor's music helped her recover from and ultimately move past a sexual assault in college. *Please note: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and suicidal ideation. Please listen with care and skip this episode if those topics are triggering for you.*...2024-05-271h 07
On The RecordNew Maryland law will allow child sexual abuse survivors to seek justice years after the crimeIt may take years for people who were sexually abused as children to come to grips with what happened and decide how to move forward. Until now, if they were past age 38, Maryland law ruled out suing alleged abusers. What will be the effect of new law that wipes out the statute of limitations? The Child Victims Act of 2023 goes into effect on October 1st. We speak with Delegate C.T. Wilson, who championed this change, and Lisae Jordan, executive director and counsel at the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA). Resources:Find a Ra...2023-09-1926 min
The NayFul PodcastEpisode 22 | In Conversation with HoobaHOOBA is an Eastern Cape based, South African rapper and lyricist, a
producer, a hip hop culture activist, an actor and entrepreneur. HOOBA
is also known as Lunga Mampangashe from Phakamisa, King Williams Town,
currently staying in Bisho and is a family man married with Nokuthula
Mampangashe and a father of three beautiful daughters namely, Hlonipha,
Mikhulu and Amani and a son, Iyivile Galada. He
is a Mpondomise, a Majola born by the late Nozuko Yalezo kaNgxalashe,
uMamnune and raised by Nokuthula Sidzumo, a Zizi. He is a son to the
late Lungephi Mampangashe. His passion for rap started earli...2023-08-031h 17
MCASA On the GoDeep Fakes and Digital Sexual Violence
In this episode, MCASA's Training and Engagement Specialist, Meredith Varsanyi, and MCASA's Policy Advocate for Prevention and Education, Maddy LaCure, sit down with MCASA's Spring Program Interns, Hanah and Rhea, to bring awareness to Deep Fakes and Digital Sexual Violence.
MCASA On the Go is a podcast series from the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault that will discuss sexual violence prevention and response, legal issues surrounding sexual violence, and highlighting services available for survivors across the state. Listeners will hear MCASA staff and community partners talk about their work supporting survivors, preventing sexual assault, and responding to sexual violence.
...2023-04-2720 minMCASA On the GoPrison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and Supporting Incarcerated Survivors in MarylandIn this episode, MCASA's Spring Program Interns, Hanah and Rhea, interview MCASA's SAFE/SART/PREA Policy Specialist, Grace Rupp, about the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and how MCASA supports PREA and incarcerated survivors in Maryland.
MCASA On the Go is a podcast series from the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault that will discuss sexual violence prevention and response, legal issues surrounding sexual violence, and highlighting services available for survivors across the state. Listeners will hear MCASA staff and community partners talk about their work supporting survivors, preventing sexual assault, and responding to sexual...2023-04-2024 minMCASA On the GoBringing Awareness to Non-Consensual Condom Removal
In this episode, MCASA's Training and Engagement Specialist, Meredith Varsanyi, and MCASA's Policy Advocate for Prevention and Education, Maddy LaCure, sit down with MCASA's Spring Program Interns, Hanah and Rhea, to bring awareness to Non-Consensual Condom Removal.
MCASA On the Go is a monthly podcast series from the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault that will discuss sexual violence prevention and response, legal issues surrounding sexual violence, and highlighting services available for survivors across the state. Listeners will hear MCASA staff and community partners talk about their work supporting survivors, preventing sexual assault, and responding to sexual violence. If you...2023-04-1414 minMCASA On the GoSelf Care during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)In this episode, MCASA's Training and Engagement Specialist, Meredith Varsanyi, and MCASA's Policy Advocate for Prevention and Education, Maddy LaCure, sit down with MCASA's Spring Program Interns, Hanah and Rhea, to discuss self care during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
MCASA On the Go is a monthly podcast series from the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault that will discuss sexual violence prevention and response, legal issues surrounding sexual violence, and highlighting services available for survivors across the state. Listeners will hear MCASA staff and community partners talk about their work supporting survivors, preventing sexual assault, and responding to sexual violence...2023-04-0517 min
MCASA On the GoSAAM Student Highlight #3 - Harford Community College's SAVE Peer EducatorsIn this episode, MCASA's Training and Engagement Specialist, Meredith Varsanyi, and MCASA's Policy Advocate for Prevention and Education, Maddy LaCure, sit down with Shreeyam, Katie and Olivia, students at Harford Community College to discuss Harford's Sexual Assault and Violence Education program and how students at Harford are working to prevent sexual violence in their community.
MCASA On the Go is a monthly podcast series from the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault that will discuss sexual violence prevention and response, legal issues surrounding sexual violence, and highlighting services available for survivors across the state. Listeners will hear MCASA staff...2022-04-2921 minMCASA On the GoSAAM Student Highlight #2 - Bowie State's Partners in PeaceIn this episode, MCASA's Training and Engagement Specialist, Meredith Varsanyi, and MCASA's Policy Advocate for Prevention and Education, Maddy LaCure, sit down with Avianna, a student a Bowie State University to discuss Bowies's Partners in Peace program and how students at Bowie are working to prevent sexual violence in their community.
MCASA On the Go is a monthly podcast series from the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault that will discuss sexual violence prevention and response, legal issues surrounding sexual violence, and highlighting services available for survivors across the state. Listeners will hear MCASA staff and community partners tal...2022-04-2110 minMCASA On the GoSAAM Student Highlight #1 - Towson SAPEIn this episode, MCASA's Training and Engagement Specialist, Meredith Varsanyi, and MCASA's Policy Advocate for Prevention and Education, Maddy LaCure, sit down with Samuel Smith, a student a Towson Univerisity to discuss Towson's Sexual Assault Peer Educator (SAPE) program and how students at Towson are working to prevent sexual violence in their community.
MCASA On the Go is a monthly podcast series from the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault that will discuss sexual violence prevention and response, legal issues surrounding sexual violence, and highlighting services available for survivors across the state. Listeners will hear MCASA staff and c...2022-04-0717 min
Hennapreneur054 • The Impact Building A Business Has On Relationships: A Series (Part 2)TW: This episode of Hennapreneur includes references to Child SA. Please see the links at the bottom of the show notes for resources on prevention and trauma recovery tools.
“I think that was honestly me screaming for help and saying ‘I need you,’ shares Ahmed Mahgoub, ex-husband of host Chelsea Stevenson. In this episode of Hennapreneur, Ahmed and Chelsea continue the discussion on how the growth of Hennapreneur impacted their marriage.
Differences in perspective can make all the difference in a relationship. Chelsea put all of her time and effort into growing her business with the th...2022-03-1043 min
HEAUXLISTIC THERAPYEpisode 3: THE PROBLEM WITH VIOLENT LANGUAGE TO DESCRIBE SEXLet’s discuss violent language & sexhttps://linktr.ee/HEAUXLISTICTHERAPYhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CYFm8j5qaGk/https://mcasa.org/newsletters/article/racial-loyalty-and-sexual-assault-of-black-womenhttps://www.modernmandingo.com/no-black-apples-please/https://www.apa.org/pi/about/newsletter/2020/02/black-women-sexual-assault2022-01-1728 minMCASA On the Go#4 The Role of the Crime Lab: Baltimore Police Department This discussion between MCASA's Training and Engagement Specialist Meredith Varsanyi, MCASA's SAKI Victim Notification Project Manager, Laura Jessick, and Rana DellaRocco, director of the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Crime Lab discusses the role the crime lab plays in testing sexual assault evidence kits and investigating sexual violence in Maryland.
MCASA On the Go is a monthly podcast series from the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault that will discuss sexual violence prevention and response, legal issues surrounding sexual violence and highlighting services available for survivors across the state. Listeners will hear MCASA staff and community partners talk about the...2021-09-3021 min
The Culture ArchiveThe Trial of R KellyThis is an episode about R. Kelly, where we discuss the impacts of his trial, and the effect that it has on current culture and what it tells us about the culture as a whole. I would say that there is a trigger warning on this episode.https://www.apa.org/pi/about/newsletter/2020/02/black-women-sexual-assaulthttps://mcasa.org/assets/files/African-American-Women-and-Sexual-Assault1.pdfhttps://now.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Black-Women-and-Sexual-Violence-6.pdfhttps://www.rainn.org/Sexual Assault Hotline1-800-656-46732021-09-0116 min
MCASA On the Go#3: A Year in Review of Training and EventsIn this episode, MCASA's Policy Advocate for Community Engagement, Meredith Varsanyi, takes a look back at the past year and walks you through what we have been up to. We cover the trainings and events of the past year and talk about how we have been able to provide professionals with quality virtual training during the pandemic.
MCASA On the Go is a monthly podcast series from the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault that will discuss sexual violence prevention and response, legal issues surrounding sexual violence and highlighting services available for survivors across the state. Listeners will he...2021-08-0315 min
Insights with AkosuaWorship and PraiseFinal episode here🎉. On this episode, we thanked you are listeners for being with us and supporting us through it all. We also delved into worship and praise, shared our views and thoughts. My final was Mr. McAsa.2021-06-2630 min
MCASA On the Go#2: Sexual Assault Response TeamsThis discussion between MCASA's Policy Advocate for Community Outreach, Meredith Varsanyi and MCASA's SAKI Victim Notification Project Manager, Laura Jessick, discusses the role of a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) in Maryland. We discuss what a SART is and how the key members of these multidisciplinary teams work to improve trauma informed care and victim centered response for sexual assault survivors across the state.
MCASA On the Go is a monthly podcast series from the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault that will discuss sexual violence prevention and response, legal issues surrounding sexual violence and highlighting services available fo...2021-06-0216 min
MCASA On the Go#1: A Discussion on Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)This discussion between MCASA's Policy Advocate for Community Outreach, Meredith Varsanyi and MCASA's Prevention and Education Policy Advocate Beth Wynkoop and MCASA's SAFE/SART Policy Advocate, Maeve Pond reviews this year's Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) by highlight the history of SAAM, talk about our MCASA's 2021 SAAM campaign, "Moments Create Movements," and discussing how we can prevent sexual violence year-round.
MCASA On the Go is a monthly podcast series from the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault that will discuss sexual violence prevention and response, legal issues surrounding sexual violence and highlighting services available for s...2021-04-2227 min
Mongrel's KennelMongrel's Kennel - Christmas PerspectivesHey hey. On this episode we talk about Christmas and other assorted things.
2020-11-1300 minMongrel's KennelMongrel's Kennel - HalloweenHey Hey All! Halloween time.
On this episode we talk about urban legends, some things spooky and just generally realise that I'm alone in enjoying spooky stuff here.
2020-10-3100 minMongrel's KennelMongrel's Kennel - Goals and Looking BackHey hey! Third episode that got delayed. Should be back on track now.
IN this episode of the podcast we look back on the semester (as isolated as it has been) and some of our goals for the future.2020-10-2600 minMongrel's KennelMongrel's Kennel - Music and VAC WeekHey Hey, Second of the delayed episodes!
This episode we talk about our taste in Music and our VAC week, among other things.
2020-10-2600 minMongrel's KennelMongrel's Kennel - The No Topic PodcastHey hey! Sorry for the delay.
On this episode we discuss... well nothing in particular. A bit of everything actually.
Travel, cartoons, participation awards and a lil' bit of Bondi Beach.
2020-10-2600 minMongrel's KennelMongrels Kennel - Episode 7Food and tangents2020-09-2237 minMongrel's KennelMongrels Kennel - Episode 6On this episode we discuss all things Hamilton the musical and books.2020-09-0132 minMongrel's KennelMongrel's Kennel - Episode 5Happy Friday People!!!
We hope you all have had pleasant start to semester 2, here's Mongrel's Kennel Episode 5 where the McASA crew discuss getting back to uni life face to face/online and other happening around life.
Participants:
Host - Chirstopher Huestis
4th Year Student - Sarah Seymour
4th Year Student - Filipe Afu
2nd Year Student - Ella Dyer
Hope you enjoy!
Mongrel and the McASA Team2020-08-1726 minMongrel's KennelMongrel's Kennel - Episode 4Mongrel's Kennel Episode 4 where myself and some friends discuss our experiences throughout COVID
Participants:
Host - Filipe Afu
McASA Vice-President - Robyn Darley
4th Year Student - Sarah Seymour
4th Year Student - Christopher Huestis
McASA Alumni - Jordan Frazer
McASA Alumni - Daniel Dempster2020-08-1731 minMongrel's KennelMongrel's Kennel - Episode 3We were lucky enough to have two great guests on this podcast discuss what they have been up to during quarantine.2020-08-1728 minMongrel's KennelMongrel's Kennel - Episode 2In this episode the team talks everything from uni to ACU Games stories. This episode includes the 2020 executive team of McASA as well as past and present students. 2020-08-1709 min
Mongrel's KennelMongrel's Kennel - Episode OneThe team speaks with Student Enrichment Advisor Anna, Student Advancement Coordinator Juliet Greentree and Student Transactions Coordinator Narelle Fabien. 2020-08-1315 min
Therapy Chat132: Ending Sexual ViolenceWelcome to this special Sexual Assault Awareness Month Episode! I'm sharing two episodes from early in Therapy Chat's life on the issue of sexual assault. After the #MeToo movement, founded by Tarana Burke, ignited on social media over the past year, the general public began to understand what most women and many men already knew: sexual violence can affect anyone, and its effects are deep and longlasting. This is a problem in our culture which can be ended, but not without everyone gaining awareness. Statistics indicate that one in four women and one in six men will be sexually...2018-04-221h 00
Therapy Chat69: Helping Survivors of Sexual Violence with the Legal SystemWelcome to episode 69 of the Therapy Chat Podcast with host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C. This week’s guest features the director of the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA), Lisae Jordan.MCASA supports legislation that promotes justice for survivors of sexual assault, accountability for offenders, and protection for the general public.MCASA supports legislation that promotes justice for survivors of sexual assault, accountability for offenders, and protection for the general public. MCASA responds to policy questions and legislative initiatives throughout the year and is represented in Annapolis during the legislative session. MCASA tracked over 35 bills during the 2016 legislative se...2017-01-2741 min
Therapy Chat27: Sexual Assault Is Not Someone Else's Problem!Welcome! Trauma therapy became my passion after I volunteered at a Sexual Assault Crisis Center in Virginia in 2002. I received great counseling experience and went through extensive volunteer training before I became an employee. I learned a lot about trauma, and even though sexual assault is not something we like to talk about, it’s a common problem. Statistics show that one in four women and one in six men will be sexually assaulted during their lifetime. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, so let’s discuss this important topic.What you’ll hear in this episode:Two...2016-04-0834 min