Ashley Bendiksen

Episode 41: en(gender)ed Reflections on healing from abuse

March 21, 2019 Children, Divorce and Custody, Domestic Violence, en(gender)ed Reflections, Gender-Based Violence, Media and Culture, Podcasts, Rape and Sexual Assault

In this “Reflections” episode,Teri and Michael reflect back on the past six #SurvivorStories – Episode 30, with Anita Gera and the misuse of the Hague Convention to harm children, Episode 31, with “Caitlin” and the danger of shared parenting with an abuser, Episode 32, with Lana and her “Sophie’s Choice” to protect her daughter from…

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Episode 36: #SurvivorStories Series with Ashley Bendiksen on healing through advocacy

February 13, 2019 Domestic Violence, Healing, Podcasts, Rape and Sexual Assault, Survivor Stories

On today’s show, our guest is Ashley Bendiksen, a survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault who has transformed her experience to become a vocal advocate, activist and public speaker on issues related to ending gender-based violence.  Her work centers on reaching youth and helping empower them to engage in self-discovery and end abuse. Ashley…

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