Trauma Resource Institute

04/22/2026

🫂Join us April 29th on Zoom for a virtual gathering with Brian Stefan, LCSW, founder of the California Grief Center.

We'll come together, make meaning of what you may have lost, and feel less alone in your grief. Using a blend of psychoeducation, facilitated discussion, and gentle experiential exercises, participants will have the opportunity to explore their grief in community rather than in isolation.

🗓️ April 29th @ 7-8:30pm Pacific
👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/S4TS4-29-26

🫶No prior experience with therapy or group work is required -- only a willingness to show up.

04/20/2026

𝐈𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭...

In this powerful episode of Resiliency Within, host Elaine Miller-Karas is joined by Louise Godbold, Executive Director of Echo , to explore the critical role of survivor agency in trauma recovery.

Together, they discuss why restoring power and control to the survivor is essential for trauma recovery -- and how that is sometimes overlooked in systems that are not structured to foster true collaboration.

🔊Listen on...
Libsyn: https://bit.ly/VARW4-16-26
Spotify: https://bit.ly/RW-Spotify
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Louise shares insights from her work with survivors of high-profile abusers, highlighting the added layers of complexity and harm that can come with public disclosure, including media retraumatization.

The conversation also brings attention to Hague Mothers—women who flee domestic violence across borders to protect their children, only to fall foul of an international law that in most cases returns the children and criminalizes the mother because the law was drafted without an exception for domestic abuse.

In light of recent public conversations—including the courage of Dolores Huerta and her allegations against César Chávez—this episode also reflects on the immense courage it takes for survivors to come forward, particularly when speaking about powerful and widely respected figures.

Survivors who have disclosed experiences involving abusers such as Bill Cosby, Jeffrey Epstein, and Harvey Weinstein have helped bring greater awareness to how systems of power protect and offer impunity to perpetrators of even the most extreme gender-based violence.

Survivor disclosure often comes with significant personal cost, from public scrutiny accompanied by derision and disbelief, to paid trolls and the risk of defamation suits. The retraumatization of public survivorship can result in upended careers, family fragmentation, and stress-related physical and emotional ill-health.

And yet most survivors are compelled to tell their story and seek justice.

Unfortunately, even after disclosure, there are plenty of people who will further exploit survivors for their own agenda.

Louise believes that we must come to this work first and foremost in solidarity with survivors, offering a safe and trustworthy relationship, taking our cues from the survivor. It helps if we are also informed by the wisdom and insight that comes from lived (actual) experience and trauma science.

Louise celebrates survivor resilience as both a tool in recovery and as a motivator for her work. In that she has long found common cause with Elaine and the work of TRI.

VoiceAmerica Media VoiceAmerica Empowerment Resiliency Within

04/19/2026

04/17/2026

Do you want to help others increase their well-being and resiliency — in the workplace, your community, and at home?

When you become certified as a Community Resiliency Model (CRM)® Teacher, you can begin to provide your own CRM Workshops to members of your organization, community, and the general public.

CRM workshops can be integrated into community-based programs, including mental health and public health programs, faith-based communities, and educational settings.

📚Register for our upcoming HYBRID CRMTT training. The in-Person part of the training will be located in Asheville, NC:
https://bit.ly/CRMTT-Asheville-4-2026

👉Browse our 2026 CRM & TRM Trainings:
https://bit.ly/2026_Trainings

04/17/2026

In this powerful episode of Resiliency Within, host Elaine Miller-Karas is joined by Louise Godbold, Executive Director of Echo , to explore the critical role of survivor agency in trauma recovery.

Together, they discuss why restoring power and control to the survivor is essential for trauma recovery -- and how that is sometimes overlooked in systems that are not structured to foster true collaboration.

🔊Listen on...
Libsyn: https://bit.ly/VARW4-16-26
Spotify: https://bit.ly/RW-Spotify
Apple: https://bit.ly/4vCwoff

Louise shares insights from her work with survivors of high-profile abusers, highlighting the added layers of complexity and harm that can come with public disclosure, including media retraumatization.

The conversation also brings attention to Hague Mothers—women who flee domestic violence across borders to protect their children, only to fall foul of an international law that in most cases returns the children and criminalizes the mother because the law was drafted without an exception for domestic abuse.

In light of recent public conversations—including the courage of Dolores Huerta and her allegations against César Chávez—this episode also reflects on the immense courage it takes for survivors to come forward, particularly when speaking about powerful and widely respected figures.

Survivors who have disclosed experiences involving abusers such as Bill Cosby, Jeffrey Epstein, and Harvey Weinstein have helped bring greater awareness to how systems of power protect and offer impunity to perpetrators of even the most extreme gender-based violence.

Survivor disclosure often comes with significant personal cost, from public scrutiny accompanied by derision and disbelief, to paid trolls and the risk of defamation suits. The retraumatization of public survivorship can result in upended careers, family fragmentation, and stress-related physical and emotional ill-health.

And yet most survivors are compelled to tell their story and seek justice.

Unfortunately, even after disclosure, there are plenty of people who will further exploit survivors for their own agenda.

Louise believes that we must come to this work first and foremost in solidarity with survivors, offering a safe and trustworthy relationship, taking our cues from the survivor. It helps if we are also informed by the wisdom and insight that comes from lived (actual) experience and trauma science.

Louise celebrates survivor resilience as both a tool in recovery and as a motivator for her work. In that she has long found common cause with Elaine and the work of TRI.

VoiceAmerica Media VoiceAmerica Empowerment Resiliency Within

04/10/2026

In this episode of Resiliency Within , Elaine Miller-Karas is joined by Jenn Turner of the Center for Trauma and Embodiment for a thoughtful and energizing conversation about what it means to be women leaders in the fields of mind-body health and trauma healing.

Jenn brings deep insight into embodied trauma healing, helping us understand how the body holds our lived experiences and how healing must include—not bypass—our physical sensations and inner awareness.

🔊Listen on…

Libsyn: https://bit.ly/VARW4-9-26
Spotify: https://bit.ly/RW-Spotify
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Together, we explore the evolving landscape of therapeutic relationships—moving away from traditional hierarchies toward models of shared power, collaboration, and mutual respect.

We also dive into the role of interoception—the ability to notice and make meaning of sensations inside the body—and how this skill supports emotional regulation, resilience, and a deeper connection to self.

Grounded in neurobiology, we discuss how the nervous system shapes our responses to stress, trauma, and healing, reinforcing the idea that our reactions are rooted in biology, not personal weakness.

Importantly, this conversation also examines how patriarchal structures have influenced healing modalities—often prioritizing authority, control, and “fixing” over listening, collaboration, and empowerment.

As women in leadership, we reflect on how we are helping to reshape these systems into ones that honor voice, agency, and the wisdom of the body.

This episode invites listeners to consider a new vision of healing—one that is relational, embodied, and rooted in both science and compassion.

Whether you are a practitioner, educator, or someone on your own healing journey, this conversation offers meaningful insights into how we can create more equitable, attuned, and human-centered approaches to well-being.

VoiceAmerica Media VoiceAmerica Empowerment

04/10/2026