INNOVATIVE HEALING
At Voices Beyond Assault, we believe in the power of innovation to transform lives.
Our commitment to healing goes beyond traditional methods, embracing programs designed to nurture, empower, and restore survivors. Explore our innovative initiatives that foster resilience, support recovery, and inspire hope for a brighter future.
“Healing looks good on you” – Brianna Michelle
Sexual Assault
Our innovative approach includes:
- Healing retreats that combine nature therapy with trauma-informed practices
- Expressive arts therapy sessions, including music and dance therapy
- Yoga and mindfulness programs tailored for sexual assault survivors
- Adventure therapy expeditions to rebuild confidence and trust.
These programs offer survivors alternative pathways to healing, addressing mental health challenges through holistic, body-mind approaches that complement traditional therapies.
MEN
Our innovative programs for men include:
- Male-only wilderness retreats focusing on rebuilding masculine identity
- Martial arts therapy sessions to reconnect with physical strength and boundaries
- Peer-led support groups combined with outdoor challenge activities
- Art and music workshops designed to facilitate emotional expression
These unique approaches help male survivors address mental health issues by providing safe, masculine-affirming spaces for healing and personal growth.
LGBTQ+
Our LGBTQ+-specific innovative programs include:
- LGBTQ+ affirming healing retreats in safe, inclusive environments
- Queer-centered expressive arts therapy and drag therapy sessions
- Rainbow yoga and mindfulness classes
- LGBTQ+ adventure therapy programs focused on empowerment and community building
These programs provide LGBTQ+ survivors with affirming, identity-positive spaces to address mental health challenges and foster healing within their community.
Domestic Violence
Our innovative approach for domestic violence survivors includes:
- Empowerment retreats focusing on reclaiming personal autonomy
- Equine therapy programs to rebuild trust and nonverbal communication skills
- Trauma-sensitive yoga and dance therapy sessions
- Creative writing and storytelling workshops for processing trauma
These programs offer survivors unique ways to address the complex mental health impacts of domestic violence, fostering self-discovery and empowerment.
AAPI
Our culturally sensitive innovative programs include:
- AAPI-focused healing retreats that incorporate traditional Eastern healing practices
- Tai chi and qigong classes for trauma recovery
- Culturally-specific art therapy and calligraphy workshops
- Culinary therapy sessions celebrating AAPI cuisines and communal healing
These programs provide culturally relevant approaches to mental health support, honoring AAPI traditions while addressing the impacts of sexual and domestic violence.
Disabled Persons
Our accessible innovative programs include:
- Adaptive outdoor retreats tailored to various abilities
- Sensory-friendly art and music therapy sessions
- Accessible yoga and meditation classes
- Virtual reality therapy for those with mobility limitations
These programs ensure that disabled survivors have equal access to innovative healing approaches, addressing mental health challenges through inclusive, ability-sensitive methods.
Children
Our age-appropriate, trauma-informed programs for children, conducted with parental consent and involvement, include:
- Nature-based healing: Outdoor activities to help children reconnect with their bodies and environment.
- Expressive arts therapy: Art, music, and dance to process emotions non-verbally.
- Animal-assisted therapy: Interactions with trained therapy animals for trust-building.
- Adventure therapy: Challenge courses to build confidence and teamwork.
- Family yoga & mindfulness: Joint sessions with caregivers for connection and calming techniques.
- Therapeutic storytelling: Stories to explore emotions and resilience.
- Interactive play therapy: Structured play for emotional expression.
- Kid-friendly cooking: Sensory engagement through basic cooking skills.
All programs are led by trained professionals, developmentally appropriate, and adaptable to individual needs. They provide a safe, nurturing environment, supporting children’s healing and resilience through holistic methods.
