After a sexual assault, it is normal for survivors and those who support them to have difficulty putting their experiences, thoughts and feelings into words.  Navigating the health care, legal, and justice systems, as well as family and community systems can be overwhelming for survivors and their allies.  Each system, because of its unique aims, uses different words to address sexual violence, which may differ from the terms that survivors and their communities use to define sexual violence.

My guest today Annie Novotny published Sexual Assault A to Z with the intention to offer a brief but comprehensive guide to common terminology, statistics, and resources related to the current rape-crisis movement.  It shines a light on what might otherwise be confusing for survivors and allies seeking services.

Annie herself was 15 when she experienced sexual violence. She's one of the very few who bravely took legal action against their perpetrator, and unfortunately, she's one of the majority who painfully witnessed their perpetrator walk away free of charges. Far too many women will relate to part of this conversation for my liking, yet far too many women feel like they're alone and isolated in such an experience. Left feeling at fault, shamed, broken and in many cases carrying the heavy burden of keeping it a secret. Today Annie is an artist, art therapist, and educator. She facilitates art therapy and trauma counseling in her private practice, Roots and Rays Creative Counseling. 



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After a sexual assault, it is normal for survivors and those who support them to have difficulty putting their experiences, thoughts and feelings into words.  Navigating the health care, legal, and justice systems, as well as family and community systems can be overwhelming for survivors and their allies.  Each system, because of its unique aims, uses different words to address sexual violence, which may differ from the terms that survivors and their communities use to define sexual violence.
My guest today Annie Novotny published Sexual Assault A to Z with the intention to offer a brief but comprehensive guide to common terminology, statistics, and resources related to the current rape-crisis movement.  It shines a light on what might otherwise be confusing for survivors and allies seeking services.
Annie herself was 15 when she experienced sexual violence. She's one of the very few who bravely took legal action against their perpetrator, and unfortunately, she's one of the majority who painfully witnessed their perpetrator walk away free of charges. Far too many women will relate to part of this conversation for my liking, yet far too many women feel like they're alone and isolated in such an experience. Left feeling at fault, shamed, broken and in many cases carrying the heavy burden of keeping it a secret. Today Annie is an artist, art therapist, and educator. She facilitates art therapy and trauma counseling in her private practice, Roots and Rays Creative Counseling. 
 
SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS
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ANNIE NOVOTNY
Website: <a href="https://www.rootsandrayscounseling.com">rootsandrayscounseling.com</a>
TIFFANEE COOK
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Turn life’s hardest hits into wins and make adversity your greatest ally.

Has life landed some heavy blows? Join the club - it's all part of the contract, and chances are there’s more to come. Tune in with Tiff Cook, boxer, speaker, and coach, as she speaks to a diverse range of guests from survivors and superstars to scientists and spiritual teachers. At the heart of it all is one burning question: “Why do some people get up stronger after life knocks them down, and what can we all learn from their experiences?”

From the real world to the boxing ring, Tiff has danced with unpredictability and challenge, and come out swinging. She’s a catalyst for change, action, and conquering the unexpected.

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Turn life’s hardest hits into wins and make adversity your greatest ally.
Has life landed some heavy blows? Join the club - it's all part of the contract, and chances are there’s more to come. Tune in with Tiff Cook, boxer, speaker, and coach, as she speaks to a diverse range of guests from survivors and superstars to scientists and spiritual teachers. At the heart of it all is one burning question: “Why do some people get up stronger after life knocks them down, and what can we all learn from their experiences?”
From the real world to the boxing ring, Tiff has danced with unpredictability and challenge, and come out swinging. She’s a catalyst for change, action, and conquering the unexpected.
So, if life’s hitting hard and you’re ready to hit back, join our corner and hit subscribe!

Roll With The Punches

Aussie host Tiffanee Cook is an athlete, performance coach, speaker and self-proclaimed eternal student of life. Making an impact through storytelling and science as she invites you to join her in exploring the human experience. From real life encounters with tragedy, vulnerability and trauma to exploring all things human experience with world renowned experts, scientists, psychologists & thought leaders.

 

Aussie host Tiffanee Cook is an athlete, performance coach, speaker and self-proclaimed eternal student of life. Making an impact through storytelling and science as she invites you to join her in exploring the human experience. From real life encounters with tragedy, vulnerability and trauma to exploring all things human experience with world renowned experts, scientists, psychologists &amp; thought leaders.
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