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We believe that true justice isn't only an idea or concept: it's a behavior. Changing behavior can take time, but small steps lead to giant justice. While our mission is to end sexual violence in society, we recognize that intersections of identities and experiences contribute to a culture of interconnected violence and oppression. Join us every month for a thoughtful dive into an element of culture that could benefit from a few healthy adjustments. Making Adjustments is an official podcast of Sexual Assault Counseling & Information Service. To learn more, visit www.sacis.org.

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    • Mar 17, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Coping with Trauma: Sexual Assault, Body Image, & Disorderly Eating

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 24:25


    TW: This episode contains conversations around sexual assault, body dysmorphia, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Please consider your mental wellbeing before listening. Join us as we sit down with our Spring 2023 intern, Kyah to define trauma and draw the line between helpful and destructive coping skills. Resources Mentioned: Cordero, E. D. (2020). Sexual assault and emotional eating among Latino college students. Psychology of Men & Masculinities, 21(2), 327–332. ⁠https://doi.org/10.1037/men0000244 Schechter M.D., J. O., Schwartz M.D., H. P., Greenfeld M.D., D. G. (1987). Sexual assault and anorexia nervosa. https://doi.org/10.1002/1098-108X(198703)6:23.0.CO;2-P Learn more about SACIS and the services we offer on our website www.sacis.org

    Dear Survivor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 5:39


    We're taking a break from our regular long-format podcast episodes this month to provide a few moments of encouragement to survivors of sexual violence everywhere. We are always here for you; there is healing on the horizon. Learn more at www.sacis.org Follow us on social media! https://linktr.ee/sacis

    Familial Human Trafficking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 32:29


    January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Join us for a conversation with Leisl Wingert, of SIU School of Medicine, where we discuss familial-based trafficking and the connection between drug endangered children. For more on the SIU School of Medicine, click here. For statistics on DEC and familial trafficking, click here. To learn more about SACIS/CAISA services, visit our website, www.sacis.org.

    What is McKinney-Vento?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 24:22


    Hello and welcome back to the SACIS podcast, Making Adjustments! Join us as we speak with guest, Teresa Metzger of ROE #11 about her role as Area 4 McKinney-Vento lead liaison and the stigmas and effects homelessness can have on youth. For more information on the resources mentioned, check out the ROE #11 website: https://roe11.org/about/homeless/ Learn more about SACIS and the services we offer at www.sacis.org.

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    Feminist Friday: Mary Shelley

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 64:18


    Welcome to the second installment of Feminist Friday and Happy Spooky Season! Today we are back with resident history buff, Rachel, to discuss the "Queen of the Goths," Mary Shelley! Buckle up because this is a wild episode with some crazy turns and haunting twists. Don't forget to subscribe and read the Feminist Friday blog!

    Is Sexual Violence a Public Health Issue?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 27:27


    Today we're joined by our intern, Kinsey, to have a discussion about sexual violence as a public health issue: is it one? how is it similar or different from other public health issues? Listen now to find out! To learn more about SACIS and topics mentioned in this episode, head to our website: www.sacis.org

    Is Social Media Safe? Grooming, Faith's Law & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 18:35


    One of the most common questions we get from parents, educators, and community members is how to keep kids and teens safe on social media! Today we talk about practical tips you can use to keep your child safe, as well as define and explore grooming and Illinois' new law aimed at keeping kids safe. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2019/03/01/surge-of-200-in-use-of-instagram-to-target-and-abuse-children/?sh=2f63bdb659c4 https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/news-blogs/what-is-omegle-what-parents-need-to-know/#:~:text=Risk%20of%20sharing%20or%20viewing,%2C%20so%20please%20be%20careful.%E2%80%9D https://www.biometrica.com/icmec-online-grooming/ https://www.sacis.org/services/community-outreach-and-education/

    Feminist Friday Episode 1: Sojourner Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 40:10


    Welcome to the first installment of a fun new quarterly podcast special- Feminist Friday- featuring Rachel Carter of CAISA! Each episode will highlight a feminist throughout history who's life made an impact on human rights and the movement for equality. This episode highlights activist and speaker, Sojourner Truth. Read the adjacent episode blog here and click the link below to learn more about Sojourner Truth. https://www.thesojournertruthproject.com/ Check out other SACIS podcast content here.

    Pride Month & PFLAG

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 18:55


    Happy Pride Month! Today we are back and speaking with Sam McCullough of SACIS and PFLAG Charleston about how anyone can get involved in Pride or connect with other activists in the movement, the importance of community groups for LGBTQ+ folk, local resources such as PFLAG, and what we should and shouldn't do as allies.

    Agency Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 13:12


    Catch up with SACIS! In lieu of our regular content, we are coming to you today with some updates from our agency. Tune in to hear this conversation with Senior Director, Stephanie Anderson (stephanie@sacis.org) and learn about all the new and exciting things happening at SACIS.

    The Sexualization of Cheerleaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 15:33


    Join us for an interesting discussion with our intern and long-time dancer, Rebekah, where we explore the cultural stigmas, stereotypes, and hypersexualization of cheerleaders and dancers in media and reality. *TW: This episode contains conversations surrounding the following topics: sexual harassment and assault, homophobia, eating disorders, and pornography. Please consider your own mental health before listening. Additional resources/mentioned in this episode: https://www.theodysseyonline.com/medias-representation-cheerleaders https://www.cheersounds.com/blog/confessionsstereotypes/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-cheerleader-in-pop-culture-bring-it-on_n_55ba55f1e4b0af35367a859a https://www.usacheer.org/safety/national-cheerleading-safety-month

    Dating Apps

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 20:40


    Love is in the air this month! We are joined by one of our interns, Taylor, in today's episode to talk all things dating apps: how safe are they really? What are the pros and cons? How can you be smart when using them? Listen in and share this episode with a friend. *This podcast contains adult content and mentions of sex/sexual violence. Please consider your own mental health journey before listening.

    Human Trafficking FAQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 14:19


    Today, friend of SACIS and long-time preventionist, Amanda, joins us to talk about human trafficking!

    Making it Through the Holidays...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 13:19


    Join us as we discuss self care and practical tips for making it through the holidays or other difficult times. Mentioned in this episode: https://clevelandrapecrisis.org/resources/resource-library/featured/sexual-assault-self-care/ Read the episode transcript here.

    Giving Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 12:25


    Meet our Executive Director, David and learn more about our agency and how you can get involved on Giving Tuesday.

    Problematic Halloween Costumes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 20:48


    Today we are joined by SACIS Intern, Shannon, to discuss problematic Halloween costumes and how they can contribute to rape culture and continued sexual violence. Find episode details and show notes here: https://www.sacis.org/get-involved/podcast/

    Intimate Partner Violence

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 9:12


    Today is the first day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join us for a short conversation on the intersection of sexual and domestic violence within intimate partner relationships. Find the full transcript for this episode here: https://www.sacis.org/get-involved/podcast/

    Justice for All

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 19:27


    On this episode, we discuss what equitable services look like at SACIS and why we value intersections of identity when pursuing healing and justice. Mentioned in this episode: Man Enough with Alok Vaid-Menon Visit our website: www.sacis.org Read the episode transcript here.

    Military Sexual Assault

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 12:07


    Today we discuss the scale of the epidemic of sexual violence within the military, the culture which upholds it, the policies which fail to prevent it, and the adjustments that could be made to keep our servicemembers safe. This podcast is brought to you by SACIS. We are a nonprofit in Central Illinois dedicated to serving those affected by sexual violence and putting an end to rape culture through community awareness and prevention education. Learn more at www.sacis.org. Find the episode transcript and resources here.

    Mindfulness Monday: Episode 25- Body Scan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 6:54


    Begin your week with a mindful and judgment free scan to check in with your body. For more information on this and other mindfulness practices, contact Taylor Diskin at empowerment@sacis.org. To learn more about SACIS and the services we offer, visit our website at www.sacis.org.

    Monthly Message to Survivors: You are Not Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 3:38


    Today, our friend Amy joins us to give a message entitled, You Are Not Alone. *** SACIS has no party or religious affiliation. We support and welcome all survivors regardless of age, race, ethnicity, language, origin, religion, ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our views do not necessarily reflect the views of any/all podcast guests.***

    Mindfulness Monday- Episode 24: Tuning Into Feeling Tones

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 7:43


    Welcome back to another episode of Mindfulness Monday! Today Taylor guides us through breaking down experiences by assigning them feeling tones. This can be a helpful practice to acknowledge the way we understand things that happen to us and gain a deeper insight into processing experiences. For more information on this and other mindfulness exercises, contact Taylor at empowerment@sacis.org. To learn more about SACIS and the services we offer, visit our website at www.sacis.org.

    Monthly Message to Survivors: You Are Not to Blame

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 3:00


    Today our intern, Trenton, joins us for a short message of encouragement entitled, You Are Not to Blame. Remember that SACIS is always here to listen and we believe you! Learn more about the services we offer on our website, www.sacis.org.

    Mindfulness Monday: Episode 23- Giving Yourself Compassion for Failures and Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 14:06


    It can be difficult to overcome trauma or move forward in healing if we don't give ourselves compassion for past failures or mistakes. Today's guided meditation focuses on exercises you can do to help with this process and continue on your journey. For more information on this practice, contact Taylor Diskin at empowerment@sacis.org or call (217) 348-5033. To learn more about SACIS and the services we offer, visit our website at www.sacis.org.

    Monthly Message to Survivors: Healing is Not Linear

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 6:19


    Today our intern, Desiree, joins us to discuss the up and down journey of healing and her own experiences on the matter. To learn more about SACIS and the services we offer, visit our website sacis@sacis.org or call (217) 348-5033.

    Mindfulness Monday: Episode 22- Breathe Away Anxious Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 7:19


    Welcome back to Mindfulness Monday! Today, Taylor guides us through a soothing meditation that uses the breath as a tool for relaxation. Find a comfortable position and follow along. To learn more about this and other mindfulness practices, contact Taylor at empowerment@sacis.org. For more information on SACIS and the services we offer, visit our website at www.sacis.org.

    Monthly Message to Survivors: A Message of Gratitude to Survivors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 3:01


    It's Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Tune in EVERY WEEK for a new Message to Survivors episode to celebrate! Joining us today is one of our amazing Spring interns, Lois!

    Mindfulness Monday: Episode 21- Easing Anxiety by Remembering Impermanence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 7:14


    Welcome back to another Mindfulness Monday! Join Taylor for this simple exercise in remembering that difficult days or emotions are not permanent. To learn more about this practice and others, contact Taylor at empowerment@sacis.org.

    Mindfulness Monday- Episode 20: Growing Happiness in the Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 7:19


    Welcome back to Mindfulness Monday! Today's practice helps train the mind to rejoice in happiness and treat it as the important feeling it is. Find a comfortable position and follow along with Taylor. To learn more about this and other mindfulness exercises, contact Taylor Diskin at empowerment@sacis.org. For additional information on SACIS and the services we offer, visit our website at www.sacis.org.

    Monthly Message to Survivors: You are a Fighter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 4:03


    Join us for our March message from a special guest! Our 24-Hr Crisis Hotline is always available to survivors and significant others: (888)345-2846. Any and all podcast guests that appear on any episode within the SACIS Podcast Network are participating of their own accord and are aware that this podcast is a public platform. In producing and releasing this content, SACIS and its guests contend that they have no malicious intent or agenda to cause harm to any third party.

    Mindfulness Monday: Episode 19- Cultivate Self-Compassion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 13:03


    Welcome back to another guided meditation tailored to cultivate self-compassion! Find a comfortable position and join us! To learn more about this practice and other mindfulness exercises, contact Taylor Diskin at empowerment@sacis.org or call (217)348-5033. Visit our website, www.sacis.org, for more information about SACIS and the services we offer.

    Mindfulness Monday- Episode 18: Soothing Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 10:43


    Follow along with Taylor in this short guided meditation to sooth anxiety! For more information about this practice or other mindfulness techniques, contact Taylor at empowerment@sacis.org. Thanks for listening! To learn more about SACIS and the services we offer, visit our website at www.sacis.org.

    Mindfulness Monday- Episode 17: Mindful Breathing Exercise

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 9:32


    Keep it simple and start your week with a short mindful breathing exercise! Find a comfortable space and let Taylor guide you through this week's meditation. For more information on this practice or other mindfulness techniques, contact Taylor at empowerment@sacis.org or call (217)348-5033. To learn more about SACIS and the services we offer, visit our website at www.sacis.org.

    Mindfulness Monday: Episode 16- Sleep Meditation: Curiosity Body Scan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 10:17


    Find a quiet and comfortable place and join Taylor for a mindful body scan sleep meditation! For more information on this practice, contact Taylor at empowerment@sacis.org. Learn more about the services SACIS offers by visiting www.sacis.org.

    Mindfulness Monday: Episode 15- Loving Your Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 7:31


    Join Taylor in this simple, yet powerful exercise focused on loving your body. To learn more about this practice or other mindfulness exercises, contact Taylor Diskin at empowerment@sacis.org. For more information about SACIS and the services we offer, visit our website at www.SACIS.org.

    Monthly Message to Survivors: Set the Pace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 3:50


    A new year doesn't mean your pace or productivity has to increase: it's okay to take things slowly. For more information about this podcast episode, or if you are interested in sharing a message of support to survivors, email alyssa@sacis.org. To learn more about SACIS and the services we offer, visit our website at www.sacis.org.

    Mindfulness Monday: Episode 14- Feeling Your Body and Mind as a Lake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 9:16


    Welcome Back to a New Year and new season of Mindfulness Monday! In today's episode, Taylor helps us to bring our awareness back to the present by vizualizing our minds and bodies as a lake. Be sure to subscribe and check out all of our past episodes. Our full library of video exercises can be found here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWVGbLsMc8W6agcZKLvwv6pu_63QcTY6J For more information on this practice or other mindfulness exercises, contact Taylor Diskin at empowerment@sacis.org To learn more about SACIS and the services we offer, visit our website at www.sacis.org.

    Mindfulness Monday: Episode 13- Dropping the Suitcase of Worries and Regrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 7:28


    Heading into a new year is a great time to release some of the weight of worry you may be carrying. Join Taylor in this mindfulness exercise of letting go. To learn more about this practice, contact Taylor Diskin at empowerment@sacis.org or call (217) 348-5033. Access our full library of mindfulness videos on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWVGbLsMc8W6agcZKLvwv6pu_63QcTY6J For additional information on SACIS and the services we offer, please visit our website at www.sacis.org.

    Mindfulness Monday: Episode 12- Motivation When You're Feeling Unmotivated

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 7:24


    Are you feeling unmotivated? This interactive practice helps set intention to get you going and reflect on what you want or need to accomplish. To learn more about this practice or find other mindfulness resources, contact Taylor Diskin at empowerment@sacis.org, then check out our YouTube library of Mindfulness exercises here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWVGbLsMc8W6agcZKLvwv6pu_63QcTY6J Find our full list of services on our website at www.sacis.org.

    Monthly Message to Survivors: You Are The Light

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 4:41


    Our 24-Hr Crisis Hotline is always available to survivors and significant others: (888) 345-2846. If you are interested in participating in this podcast or have a message you would like to share with survivors of sexual violence, please email alyssa@sacis.org. Any and all podcasts guests that appear on any episode within the SACIS Podcast Network are participating of their own accord, and are aware that this podcast is a public platform. In producing and releasing this content, SACIS and it's guests contend that they have no malicious intent or agenda to cause harm to any third party.

    Mindfulness Monday: Episode 11- Ten Perfect Breaths

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 9:13


    Join Taylor today as she guides us in this meditation of ten perfect breaths. For more information on this exercise and other mindfulness activities, contact Taylor Diskin at empowerment@sacis.org or call (217) 348-5033. To learn more about SACIS and the services we offer, visit our website at www.sacis.org.

    Mindfulness Monday: Episode 10- Open Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 8:59


    The gift of awareness opens us to the realization of our emotions and thoughts. Join Taylor in purposefully opening our senses to notice grounding details around us today. For more information on this episode and mindfulness exercises, contact Taylor Diskin at empowerment@sacis.org. To learn more about SACIS and the services we offer, visit our website at www.sacis.org. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

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    Mindfulness Monday: Ep. 9- Sleeping Meditation Body Scan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 10:17


    Get comfortable for today's episode! Taylor will guide us through a guided body scan meditation for sleep. To learn more, contact Taylor at empowerment@sacis.org or call (217)348-5033. For more information on SACIS and the services we offer, visit our website at www.SACIS.org.

    Mindfulness Monday: Episode 8- Sharing Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 10:49


    Welcome back to a special holiday edition of Mindfulness Monday! Today's episode fosters mindfulness and gratitude through a heartwarming exercise during this week of Thanksgiving. For more information on this practice or other mindfulness resources, contact Taylor Diskin at empowerment@sacis.org or call (217) 348-5033. Access our full library of Mindfulness Monday videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWVGbLsMc8W6agcZKLvwv6pu_63QcTY6J To learn more about SACIS and the services we offer, visit our website at www.sacis.org.

    Mindfulness Monday: Episode 7- Letting Go of Thoughts & Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 7:39


    Practice letting go of anxiety by kindly distancing yourself from ruminating thoughts. It is important to remember that we don't have to believe everything we think, and making a habit of exercising control over our thoughts in a stressful time is key to remaining in a healthy mental/emotional state. To learn more about this practice or other mindfulness meditations, contact Taylor Diskin at empowerment@sacis.org or call (217) 348-5033. Access our full library of Mindfulness Monday videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWVGbLsMc8W6agcZKLvwv6pu_63QcTY6J For more information on SACIS and the services we offer, visit our website at www.sacis.org.

    Mindfulness Monday: Episode 6- Giving Yourself Compassion in a Difficult Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 6:38


    Life is stressful, and anxieties can arise from heavy situations. Showing compassion to yourself is an important practice in times like these. Join Taylor for this simple, short, and effective exercise to allow yourself some kindness. For more information on this practice or other mindfulness meditations, contact Taylor Diskin at empowerment@sacis.org or call (217)348-5033. To access our full library of Mindfulness Monday content, click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWVGbLsMc8W6agcZKLvwv6pu_63QcTY6J Visit our website at www.sacis.org to learn more about our mission and the services we offer.

    Monthly Message to Survivors: You Are Worthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 4:00


    Welcome to the first episode of our new series, Monthly Message to Survivors. Tune in on the first Thursday of each month for a short, encouraging message from one of our SACIS team members. Today, we kick things off with an affirmation- you are worthy. If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual violence and would like to find out more about the services SACIS has to offer, visit our website at www.sacis.org or call (217) 348-5033. Crisis help is also available 24/7 via our hotline: (888) 345-2846.

    Mindfulness Monday: Episode 5- Soothing Anxiety with Breath Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 8:31


    A wondering mind can be difficult to put to ease, but assigning it a task will help you to slow down. Join us for a short five minute meditation where we focus our minds on awareness of the breath. This calming practice is wonderful for soothing anxiety and bringing peace to your weekday. Learn more about this practice and other mindfulness exercises by emailing Taylor Diskin at empowerment@sacis.org or calling (217) 348-5033. Access our full library of Mindfulness Monday episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWVGbLsMc8W6agcZKLvwv6pu_63QcTY6J and subscribe to our podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! For additional information on SACIS and the services we provide, visit our website at www.sacis.org.

    Mindfulness Monday: Episode 4- Being Still

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 6:48


    Give yourself permission to just be still today. For more information on this practice of stillness or other mindfulness exercises, contact Taylor Diskin at empowerment@sacis.org or call (217) 348-5033. To access or full Mindfulness Monday library, visit our YouTube playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWVGbLsMc8W6agcZKLvwv6pu_63QcTY6J Visit our website to learn more about SACIS and the services we offer at www.sacis.org.

    Mindfulness Monday: Episode 3- Working with Boredom

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 7:47


    Join Taylor in exploring impatience, boredom, and restlessness- you just may find that boredom is not all bad. To learn more about this practice or other mindfulness resources, email Taylor at empowerment@sacis.org or call (217) 348-5033. Access our full library of previous Mindfulness Monday videos on our YouTube channel playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWVGbLsMc8W6agcZKLvwv6pu_63QcTY6J Subscribe to our podcast for new episodes every week! For more information on SACIS and the services we offer, visit our website www.sacis.org.

    Mindfulness Monday: Episode 2- Power of Acceptance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 9:27


    Having an attitude of acceptance allows things and situations to just be, without judgement, and can even transform irritating experiences into pleasant ones. Join Taylor for this short guided meditation to practice the power of acceptance, and then share this podcast with a friend! To find out more about this exercise or other mindfulness practices, contact Taylor by emailing empowerment@sacis.org or call (217) 348-5033. Learn more about SACIS and the services we offer by visiting our website at www.sacis.org. Find other Mindfulness Monday videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWVGbLsMc8W6agcZKLvwv6pu_63QcTY6J

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