Boston Marathon Survivor and Licensed Professional Counselor, Amy O’Neill, talks about the impact of trauma on the lives of survivors, victims, family members, and communities in the aftermath of mass violence. In this informative and inspiring show, you will hear survivor stories, learn from experts, and be given the tools to build a life after an unthinkable trauma. Redefining resilience, connection, and believing that YOU are not alone are essential elements to transforming after a traumatic life-changing event.
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Boston Marathon Survivor and Licensed Professional Counselor, Amy O’Neill, talks about the impact of trauma on the lives of survivors, victims, family members, and communities in the aftermath of mass violence. In this informative and inspiring show, you will hear survivor stories, learn from experts, and be given the tools to build a life after an unthinkable trauma. Redefining resilience, connection, and believing that YOU are not alone are essential elements to transforming after a traumatic life-changing event.
In this episode Rachel bravely talks about the emotional process of exploring the meaning of forgiveness. Forgiveness is a complicated emotional experience with deep personal meaning. Listen and appreciate the thought provoking reality of surviving a school shooting and confronting the topic of forgiveness.
Rachel Maurice is a survivor of the 2001 Santana High School shooting, she was 16 year old junior and witnessed a 15-year-old classmate kill her friend, Randy Gordon, 17, Bryan Zuckor, 14 and wound thirteen other members of the school community. As a result, she decided to devote her career to the criminal justice field and has a passion helping other survivors of gun violence. She is a member of The Rebels Project and the Everytown Survivor Network both are peer support groups for survivors of violence. Rachel serves as a survivor mentor to the Students Demand Action group of High School aged students in her area. And volunteers her time working with youth by teaching Sunday School. In 2012 she earned her MBA from the University of Redlands & in 2009 her B.A. from California Baptist University. She is married with two daughters and their beloved dog Charlie.
The Trauma Impact
Boston Marathon Survivor and Licensed Professional Counselor, Amy O’Neill, talks about the impact of trauma on the lives of survivors, victims, family members, and communities in the aftermath of mass violence. In this informative and inspiring show, you will hear survivor stories, learn from experts, and be given the tools to build a life after an unthinkable trauma. Redefining resilience, connection, and believing that YOU are not alone are essential elements to transforming after a traumatic life-changing event.