Event Details

Many domestic violence advocates are themselves survivors.  This lived experience can be a profound source of empathy, credibility and hope for clients - but it can also bring unique challenges.  Survivor advocates may navigate emotional triggers, over-identification with clients, complex boundaries around disclosure, ongoing personal safety concerns, and the dual impact of trauma and advocacy work.

 

This six-part webinar series provides a supportive skill-building space for survivor advocates to explore these realities, build resilience, and deepen the joy and sustainability of their work. Each session will blend education, reflection, and peer connection.

 

 

Each session will be 90 minutes, virtual via Zoom.

Date & Time

Event Date(s): 02/17/2026 - 02/17/2026

Event Time(s): 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Credits: 2 Hours

Contact Person

Jennifer Lyon

Location

VIRTUAL VIA Zoom

Speaker Information

Dr. Kate Watson, The Advocacy Academy Session 1: Feeling Triggered: When Client Stories Stir Old Wounds Working with survivors can sometimes evoke vivid memories or sensations from an advocate’s own history. This session will normalize these moments, explore what “being triggered” actually means physiologically, and share practical grounding and regulation strategies so advocates can remain present and effective without suppressing their feelings.

Intended Audience

Survivor Advocates