Stephan Jones is the son of Rev. Jim Jones, whose actions with the Peoples Temple ended in the deaths of over 900 people in Jonestown, Guyana, on November 18, 1978. Away playing at a Temple-promoted basketball game at the time, Stephan and his teammates lost most of their families, loved ones, and community that night. This conversation will explore Stephan’s journey through the traumatic events into a deep acceptance and understanding of them. His is a story of interest to all who have found themselves at a crossroads in the wake of trauma.
On Being Female: How We Can Use Our Gender to Help Our Clients and Take Care of Ourselves at the Same Time
Professionals often don’t have the chance to discuss the experiences of women working with men who have abused. This hour-long webinar conversation will address these and related topics.
Attachment, Development, and How We Become the Persons We Are: A Conversation with Alan Sroufe
The recording of this webinar is now available. Click here to learn more!
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We want to let our customers know that as of January 4, 2021, we will be adjusting the price of …
Through the Glass: One Woman’s Pursuit of Justice, Healing, and Forgiveness
The recording of this webinar is now available.
Happy Thanksgiving
“On Thanksgiving Day we acknowledge our dependence.” – William Jennings Bryan We have always liked Bryan’s definition of Thanksgiving, but …
Winter hours at Safer Society
Beginning November 2, our office is open 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.* If you …
Full Interview with Alan Sroufe, Author of A Compelling Idea
David Prescott interviews Alan Sroufe, the author of the new book A Compelling Idea published by Safer Society Press.
Good Lives, Self-Regulation, and Explanatory Depth: A Conversation with Tony Ward
The recording of this webinar is now available.
Online Training: Translating Trauma-Informed Care Concepts Into Practice with Justice-Involved Clients
Many clients receiving counseling or social services have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and other traumas. Trauma experiences can influence a person’s thinking, emotions, behavior, and sense of identity. These can, in turn, contribute to the emergence of behavioral patterns that result in harm to self and others. Further, systemic racism, economic disparities, and mass incarceration also serve as both the causes and consequences of trauma, often rooted in a long history of implicit bias.