In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Crystal is joined by Cari Teran, Founder and CEO of Healing to You and Vice-Chair of the California Child Abduction Task Force. Cari has extensive experience working with children affected by complex trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and abduction. In this episode, Cari shares her journey and the inspiration for starting California’s only nonprofit providing mobile medical and mental health services for survivors of abuse and assault. She opens up about her own experience navigating the weight of generational trauma and healing from an abusive relationship. Together, they discuss common misconceptions about domestic violence, how to identify unhealthy versus abusive relationships, and the barriers to leaving an abusive relationship.

Disclaimer: The following podcast episode discusses topics related to domestic violence. Please be advised that the content may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners. Your well-being is important, and support is available. Please take care and prioritize your safety and mental health while engaging with this content.

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Music: Walk Together by Olexy

In this episode, Laura Lecave, an inspiring social activist and advocate for equity and diversity, and the Bilingual & Bicultural Programs Manager at Positive Images, shares her insights on suicide prevention and the importance of collective healing. With her extensive background in early childhood education and a deep passion for community empowerment, Laura sheds light on creating inclusive environments and amplifying marginalized voices.

Are you inspired by this topic? CIR hopes to create a free online course dedicated to helping parents of LGBTQ+ youth understand and navigate the changes in their child's life with acceptance and liberation! To read more about the ALLY For Parents Project and donate today, please visit our website: https://cirinc.org/donate/donateally.html

To learn more about Positive Images, visit: https://www.posimages.org/

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In this episode, host Crystal Cardenas sits down with Meri McCoy-Thompson, Executive Director of Dovetail Learning, to explore their innovative approach to social-emotional learning, which emphasizes enhancing adult resilience to better support children. Tune in for a conversation filled with valuable perspectives and practical strategies aimed at creating lasting positive change.

To learn more about Dovetail Learning and to order their latest book, “The Heart of Resilience: Nurturing your Inner Strength for a Joyful Life”, please visit dovetaillearning.org.

To access this episode's transcript, visit our website at cirinc.org/podcast/.

For any accessibility needs or podcast requests (such as topics/speakers/etc.) email Emma Zornes at emma.zornes@cirinc.org