EmpowerU Dynamics

Secrets - How are they really hurting you?

Are you holding on to secrets? Do you realize the negative affect they are having in your life? Do you want to enjoy a life of freedom from guilt, shame, anger, self-loathing, unforgiveness, etc? Letting go of those secrets is very possible as well as the burden it carries. No matter where you are in your healing journey this powerful presentation will guide you to letting go of those secrets and walking in your truth and the abundant life God has for you. This isn’t about religion but it is about the spiritual path that can lead you into the wholeness and self-love that you truly deserve.

Human Trafficking - Is it really happening in the U.S.?

When most people think about human trafficking, their initial thought is either the movie “Taken” or it being a 3rd world country issue when that isn’t the case. With human trafficking being the 2nd highest crime in the U.S. it's time to truly understand what human trafficking is and who it effects. In essence, it effects EVERYONE. Whether you are a parent, teacher, church member, business owner, or just a concerned citizen that wants to learn more this is the workshop for you. You will be able to know exactly what human trafficking is, where it's happening, how it's happening, signs to look for and what you can do to help stop this horrific crime.

Human Trafficking - A Victim Centered Approach

Do you work with children in the foster care system? Are you in law enforcement? Are you a child advocate or work with adults victims of sex trafficking? If so then you really want to get more informed on the best way to help victims without being threatening or re-exploiting them.

In this workshop you will learn the “backstory” of how these victims became targets for traffickers as well as language to use and not to use. You will also learn methods that will help with gaining trust with the victims in order to gain more information about their traffickers. Victims are often told that “all the police will do is lock you up” or “Nobody will help you because they consider you trash.” In this workshop you will be given the tools such as changing the mindset of looking at “prostitutes” as victims instead of criminals. Small acts such as kind words that can be said, food, compassion, as well as sharing with you the trauma bond that occurs between the victim and their trafficker. As a survivor, I will be sharing from the “victims” mindset in order for you to better understand what is happening for the victim.

The Church & Human Trafficking

So many times we have heard the church say we need to reach out to the “Least of these” but they really don’t know how. It's difficult to help someone that has been through trauma when you haven’t experienced trauma and most times good intentions and compassion aren’t enough. In this workshop you will learn how to approach trauma survivors, words to say and not to say, triggers that can harm survivors, practical ways you can help, and most importantly ways not to re-exploite survivors. Jesus always loved people right where they were at and as the body of Christ we should do the same.