Everything is HEAL-ABLE
- The language around terms like sexual violence, sex abuse, sexual harassment, and sexual assault, isn’t always used in a consistent way. We call it unacceptable. It is a violation of your natural rights as a human and we will never sugar coat the facts.
- The term sexual violence is used as an umbrella term to describe any sexual contact that occurs by force or without consent. These are hurtful, traumatic experiences. Most of these behaviors are also crimes, including sexual assault, and rape. For this reason, the Warrior Princesses Project serves anyone who has experienced sexual violence. Many of our tribe members have experienced childhood sexual abuse and others have experienced sexual violence in later years. We know trauma attracts trauma. It is not uncommon for those who were sexually abused as a child to experience additional sexual violence (trauma) later in life.
- Sexual assault is any nonconsensual, illegal, sexual act. This includes unwanted, intentional sexual touching (groping), rape, forcing a victim to touch someone else, exposing oneself in public (flashing), voyeurism or peeping, and sexual coercion (pressuring or tricking someone into sexual activity), among other acts. Additionally, the United States Department of Justice changed the federal definition of rape as recently as 2012, updating it to include penetration of any body opening with any sex organ or object without consent.
- Sex abuse tends to refer to sex acts with children as victims. It can include any or all of the above actions.
- Perhaps, this is the first time you have begun a search for resources to support your healing journey. It is well known that the number of people who have been victims of sexual abuse is far higher than most realize. The national statistics are astounding: 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused by the time they’re 18-years-old. More recent statistics from RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) report one of 4 men and one of 3 women will experience sexual abuse at least once. There are reports indicating 80% of sexual assaults are not reported by the victims. You are not alone. These are staggering statistics and we must unite and come together to heal. This mission is a supportive mission to encourage you to begin your journey towards wholeness. The first step is to recognize you are not alone.
- The Warrior Princesses Project is a mission with an intention to provide much needed support to face the painful memories of abuse. We are a sexual abuse victim advocacy project. We are here to support you. One of the first steps we recommend is to join the Warrior Princesses Tribe to establish a safe connection with others. Our private meetings are offered with the intention to create trusting and safe relationships. The tribe is a confidential and private group of members who convene to share, grow and heal together. We also offer one on one sessions for your supportive journey. Our group sessions help you develop specific tools to assist in your healing process. There are a variety of programs designed to meet your needs.
- The Warrior Princesses Project is a mission with an intention to provide much needed support to face the painful memories of abuse. One of the first steps recommended is to join the Warrior Princesses Tribe, where private supportive group meetings are offered for an opportunity to establish relationships where trust can be built.
- Every 90 seconds someone in the U.S is sexually assaulted and a new survivor is forced to carrry a burden no one should.
- The painful memories can become stuck and in an attempt to avoid the painful memories the mind will create strategies to avoid the pain. The result can be a looping of thoughts. Often behaviors can be used to avoid pain but they become maladaptive such as addictions, dissociation, dysfunctional communication skills and self-harm. Learning how to break these patterns will improve your overall well-being and quality of life. The Warrior Princesses provides tools you can use daily to begin to take your power back and release non-productive feelings and behaviors.
- Many survivors feel worse about themselves after the assault. It is common to experience self-blame, guilt and shame. You may feel bad about yourself for not being able to prevent the abuse. We work with you to eliminate these feelings and learn to love yourself. Self-love is an indicator of healing.
- Unresolved painful memories and/or trauma can keep one stuck in a pattern of feeling sad, depressed and hopeless. Childhood trauma has been strongly linked to depression, substance use disorder, anxiety, eating disorders, and other mental health disorders that are present in adulthood. Because you have experienced sexual abuse, you do not have to remain stuck in this unhappy place. The Warrior Princesses Project provides support by meeting with other victims in a private forum, on-line workshops which teach you techniques for managing painful memories and immersion workshops for weekend retreats to explore alternative healing modalities.
- No, not at all. While you might experience therapeutic benefits and healing, we do not claim to be professional counselors or clinicians. We offer resources for survivors of sexual abuse. We are supporting you through your journey to healing.
- The Warrior Princesses Project is a web based community support group of peers. It is not a therapy group and the meeting facilitators, owners, leaders do not serve in the capacity of professionally trained therapists. The program should not be used as a substitute for professional care and services. The Warrior Princesses Project and the respective private group assumes no responsibility for any damages, injuries or losses that occur as a result of participation in these support groups. You should always consult a trained professional with any questions about your specific needs and concerns. Always know your own limitations and factor in your own good judgment and common sense.
- This is a Transformational Integration workshop where healing begins from within and acknowledges the healing aspects of body, mind and spirit.
- No, There are no guarantees for how successful and effective this program will be for you. Everyone is at a different stage of growth, awareness and capacity to process painful emotions. Your own growth is a process and it ultimately depends on you and your commitment. I cannot guarantee your behavior or commitment to healing.
- Yes, one of the most important and fundamental principles of this group is to respect your privacy and maintain strict requirements for carrying out the sessions. In order to provide the necessary support, privacy and safety are critical and will be reinforced.
- It is common for adults who experienced trauma in childhood to be attracted to unhealthy individuals, emotionally unavailable people or abusive people as these individuals fit their trauma identity, which can often lead to a new cycle of trauma and past abusive memories and feelings. We are here to help you break these unhealthy patterns.
- The world doesn’t feel like a safe place anymore. You no longer trust others. You don’t even trust yourself. You may question your judgment, your self-worth, and even your sanity. Individuals who experienced negative developmental experiences in childhood may lack social skills and the desire for closeness in adulthood. These are common feelings experienced by those who have been abused, betrayed and traumatized. Learning to trust yourself again comes through the healing process and establishing safe relationships where healing can occur.
- A way to finally achieve the happiness, hope and joy you have been yearning for your entire life can start here with the Warrior Princesses Project. You will learn to experience the power of self-love. You will learn to experience the power of being in control of your emotions and life.
- This is a Transformational Integration workshop where healing begins from within and acknowledges the healing aspects of body, mind and spirit.
- Everything is Heal-able. You are able to heal.
