Breakthrough
If you’re functioning in daily life, but still feel frustrated, stuck and know your quality of life could be better, you can breakthrough here. We help women survivors accomplish peace, hope, connection, meaning, and empowerment. To do this we offer funding for therapy, mountain bikes and gear with coaching in your home town. Each year participants can come on our signature mountain biking retreat to enjoy time on the trails, yoga, healing foods, and inspiring holistic therapies.
With expert, caring teachers the bike becomes a trusted ally in accessing beautiful remote trails and the peace-of-mind that comes from focusing on something fun in the moment with others.
Survivor Enrollment PRocess
- Determine if you are prepared to participate and qualify for the Curriculum.
- Complete Program Application.
- If desired, complete and submit Scholarship Application.
Each Survivor’s Response to Trauma is Different.
There are no comprehensive lists of symptoms of sexual abuse and assault but trauma does show common effects on body, mind, and spirit. If you identify with some of these symptoms it is important that you seek help to heal. Sacred Cycle creates healing with a combination of individual and group support, as well as awareness and education.
Common Symptoms of Unaddressed Childhood Trauma & Effects of Sexual Assault
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, powerlessness, shame, or feeling “dirty”
- Anxiety, panic attacks, and hypervigilence
- Depression
- Suicidal thoughts and attempts, feeling destructive
- Cutting, self injury, or self mutilation
- Body image issues
- Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, and/or compulsive overeating)
- Difficulty with or avoiding relationships, automatic lack of trust of others
- Avoidance of appropriate and consensual sexual intimacy
- Addictions and compulsions (alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, spending, pornography)
- Body memories, somatic symptoms
- Poor boundaries with others (too permissive or too rigid)
- Difficulties nurturing yourself or caring for yourself appropriately
- Frequent sleep disturbances (insomnia, nightmares, night terrors, sleeping too much)
- Flashbacks
- Dissociation or losing time
- Difficulty managing emotions
How We Can Help
If you’re functioning in daily life, but still feel frustrated, stuck and know your quality of life could be better, you can breakthrough here. We help women survivors accomplish peace, hope, connection, meaning, and empowerment. To do this we offer funding for therapy, mountain bikes and gear with coaching in your home town. Each year participants can come on our signature mountain biking retreat to enjoy time on the trails, yoga, healing foods, and inspiring holistic therapies.
With expert, caring teachers the bike becomes a trusted ally in accessing beautiful remote trails and the peace-of-mind that comes from focusing on something fun in the moment with others.
Healing occurs without force. Mental Health Experts join to provide sacred healing space if needs arise, and holistic therapies offer more pathways to lasting breakthroughs. Participants leave with new skills, insights, friendships, and resources to continue healing beyond the retreat. Our community is an access point for ongoing learning, healing, and service.
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Survivor Frequently Asked Questions & Concerns
