2 days from now 2024-11-25 13:00
16 Days of Activism: Transforming Victims into Empowered and Resilient Survivors with Jes Foord
"Experience an empowering session during 16 Days of Activism with Jes Foord, founder of the Jes Foord Foundation. Discover how she transformed from a rape victim to a resilient survivor, leading a mission to empower others. Jes's foundation offers crucial support and education for survivors of gender-based violence, fostering dignity and strength. Meet Michelle, a Counseling Psychologist and board member at the Jes Foord Foundation, who specializes in trauma, depression, and resilience. Using cognitive-behavioral and dialectical therapy, Michelle guides clients toward self-awareness and growth, alongside Jes to inspire hope and healing. Please remember that October provides educational and supportive content only. It's important to seek help from a qualified professional for personalized advice, diagnosis, and treatment."
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JR!
- Host Rating
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100.00
- Location(s)
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South Africa
United States of America
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What will we cover?
- Empowering survivors of gender-based violence.
- This session helps empower survivors of gender-based violence by sharing inspirational stories, providing crucial support, and offering guidance for healing and resilience.
- Inspiring hope and healing for trauma and depression.
- This session provides insight and guidance from experts to inspire hope and healing for trauma and depression.
- Fostering dignity, strength, and resilience.
- Attending this session with Jes Foord and Michelle can help empower survivors of gender-based violence by offering crucial support, guidance, and inspiration to foster dignity, strength, and resilience.
- Providing support and education for survivors of violence.
- This session offers inspiration and tools for survivors to build resilience and empowerment through shared experiences and expert guidance.
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