Discussion List for campus-based and allied personnel working to end gender-based violence on campus.

December 15,  2005 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dear  Counselors: 
Gift From Within is an  educational non-profit organization for trauma 
survivors and  their families.  Many of our members  are victims of domestic 
violence, child abuse and sexual assault. _Gift From Within_ 
(http://www.giftfromwithin.org/) , is a friendly and  supportive website.  We 
have a poetry and art 
gallery for trauma  survivors, peer support pal network, personal coping and 
inspirational  stories, a Q&A on PTSD, videos, DVD's, book reviews, essays, 
articles,  list of retreats for survivors, list of international support 
groups,  
and other educational materials and  resources.











Mental  health providers, educators, trainers, and first responders use  our 
programs for training, teaching and  counseling.  I thought  you would like 
to 
know about our educational programs including  our new program on Domestic 
Violence called _Survival From Domestic Violence: Stories of Hope and _ 
(http://giftfromwithin.org/html/video8.html#8) Healing  

This film presents  stories of women who transformed their lives after living 
through domestic  violence. The steps they took to create safety, build a 
support system and find  independence are described. Through their first hand 
accounts they give other  victims hope that healing and recovery is possible. 
Part of the proceeds go to  the Women's MH Task Force in Sandy, Utah. It was 
produced by Dr. Angie Panos and  distributed exclusively by Gift From Within. 
14 
minutes $30.00. Available in DVD  and VHS. 
Our  upcoming program called Resiliency After  Violent Death In A Family: 
Lessons for Caregivers will be ready in February. It will feature Dr. Ted  
Rynearson, Medical Director of the Separation and Loss Services program at  
Virginia 
Mason Medical Center, Seattle WA.  His website is the Violent  Death 
Bereavement Society. You can sign up for an email alert by writing 

 
(mailto:)
  
Some of our  educational programs  include:  
_Recovering From Traumatic Events: The Healing  Process_ 
(http://giftfromwithin.org/html/video5.html#5)  - 
This  educational video is being used by the Army and Air Force in their 
World-Wide  Sexual Assault Recovery & Treatment Program. It presents 
recovered 
survivors  and therapists discussing their experiences with the healing 
process 
after  traumatic events. The video is useful to both therapists and survivors 
in  guiding their recovery efforts in a positive direction. Family members 
and 
community will also learn how they can  assist in the recovery of their 
friends, loved ones and  neighbors.  2 versions: Professional $65.00 in VHS  
or DVD, 
and Survivor $30.00 The Professional version is being used by the  Air Force 
as part of their Sexual Assault Treatment and Recovery  Program. 
 
 
_When Helping Hurts:  Sustaining Trauma Workers _ 
(http://www.giftfromwithin.org/html/video.html) was produced for trauma 
workers, relief  workers and 
those exposed to trauma due to their professions or work as  volunteers. 
Thiss 
video outlines the symptoms of Secondary Traumatization and  Compassion 
Fatigue. 
What can organizations and supervisors do to prevent or  reduce the effects 
of 
Compassion Fatigue in trauma workers. 52 Minute $75.00 in  VHS.  A 15 Minute 
Preview for $25.00 is available in VHS or DVD.  The 15 minute program is 
being 
used by the Army in their sexual assault  prevention and response program.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
_Living With PTSD: Lessons For Friends, Partners and  Supporters_ 
(http://giftfromwithin.org/html/video6.html#)  
This  videotape is valuable for those who care about the PTSD sufferer in 
their life.  It explains what PTSD is, why it is important to learn about 
this 
medical  disorder, what you can do to help, ways to treat it, how to deal 
with 
the  caregiver burden and how PTSD affects the family and other 
relationships. 
It  features Dr. Frank Ochberg and Dr. Angie Panos two experts on   
posttraumatic stress disorder. Frank Ochberg is a psychiatrist and the former 
 Associate 
Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, and a member of  the 
team that wrote the medical definition for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  
Dr. 
Angie Panos holds a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology. She is a licensed marriage  
and family therapist, and a licensed clinical social worker. 18 Min.  $30.00 













































A few of the  articles on our  website include:  
 
P_sychotherapy of Bereavement After Homicide: Be  Offensive_ 
(http://www.giftfromwithin.org/html/bereave.html)  Dr. Ted  Rynearson 
_Understanding the  Victims of Spousal Abuse_ 
(http://giftfromwithin.org/html/spousal.html)  Frank M. Ochberg,  M.D. 
_Rape Trauma Syndrome: The Journey to Healing Belongs To  Everyone_ 
(http://www.giftfromwithin.org/html/journey.html) - Amy Menna,  LMHC, CAP 

_Dealing with  Domestic Abuse: Lessons from Kathy_ 
(http://www.giftfromwithin.org/html/dviolenc.html)   Dr. Angie Panos  
_Guilt Following Traumatic Events_ 
(http://www.giftfromwithin.org/html/guilt.html)   Dr. Kathleen Nader  
_Vicarious  Trauma in Attorneys by _ 
(aoldb://mail/write/www.giftfromwithin.org/html/vtrauma.html) Andrew P. 
Levin, MD & Scott  Greisberg, MA 
_Peaceful Heart: A Woman’s Journey of Healing After  Rape_ 
(http://www.giftfromwithin.org/html/peaceful.html)  Aimee Jo Martin,  
_If You Don’t Write Your Story, Who Will_ 
(http://www.giftfromwithin.org/html/whowill.html)   Jill Winkelstein 
_TRAUMADDICTION: _ (http://www.giftfromwithin.org/html/safety.html) _SAFETY  
AND STABILIZATION FOR THE ADDICTED SURVIVOR OF TRAUMA_ 
(http://www.giftfromwithin.org/html/safety.html)  Eric Gentry,  MA 
_Partners with PTSD-For Friends and Families_ 
(http://www.giftfromwithin.org/html/partners.html)  Dr. Frank  Ochberg  
_Compassion Fatigue: An  Introduction_ 
(http://www.giftfromwithin.org/html/cmpfatig.html)  Dr. Charles  Figley

_Recovery From Unnatural  Death_ 
(http://www.giftfromwithin.org/html/recovery.html)  Ted Rynearson,  MD 
_When Helping  Hurts_ (http://www.giftfromwithin.org/html/helping.html)  
Frank Ochberg, MD 

_Partners with PTSD-For Friends and  Families_ 
(http://www.giftfromwithin.org/html/partners.html)  Frank Ochberg, MD

_Posttraumatic Therapy_ (http://www.giftfromwithin.org/html/trauma.html)   
Frank Ochberg MD 
_Traumatic Stress and Children_ 
(http://www.giftfromwithin.org/html/children.html)  Dr. Carl Bell 
_Life After Breast  Cancer: Surviving & Thriving_ 
(http://www.giftfromwithin.org/html/lifeaftr.html)   Dr. Beverly  Anderson
 


Please  add our link and share our resources if you feel it's  appropriate.
 
Respectfully, 
 

Joyce  Boaz
Director

_Gift From  Within- PTSD Resources for Survivors and Caregivers_ 
(http://www.giftfromwithin.org/) 
l6 Cobb Hill Road
Camden, ME 04843 USA
207 236-8858  ph
207 236-2818 fax
Gateway to  Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Information 
_http://www.ptsdinfo.org_ ;(http://www.ptsdinfo.org/) 
Violent  Death Bereavement Society _http://www.vdbs.org_ ;
(http://www.vdbs.org/) 
Please be aware that the materials on this website  are intended for 
educational purposes. This is not meant to replace or act as a  substitute 
for the 
care and advice given to you by your own clinician or mental  health 
counselor.
Anything that has real and lasting value is always a gift  from within. Franz 
Kafka 
 (http://giftfromwithin.org/html/video8.html#8)  
 
 
 (http://giftfromwithin.org/html/video2.html#1)