Breaking Free to Be Inc.

Did You Know?

Nationwide, 81% of women and 43% of men report experiencing some form of sexual harassment and/or sexual assault during their lifetime.

Think about that for a moment.

These are not just statistics.
They represent our family members.
Our friends.
Our coworkers.
Our neighbors.
Our church members.
Our students.
Our clients.

Many survivors never tell anyone what happened. Instead, they carry the emotional, psychological, and physical impact of trauma in silence—often while continuing to show up for work, care for their families, and navigate everyday life.

As helping professionals, leaders, educators, healthcare providers, clergy, advocates, and community members, we have an opportunity to create environments where survivors are met with compassion, dignity, and understanding.

That is why this training matters.

📅 Join me on Saturday, August 22, 2026, for an interactive, trauma-informed training:

Understanding Sexual Assault and Related Trauma: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention

Together, we'll learn practical strategies to:
💜 Recognize the impact of trauma
💜 Respond with trauma-informed communication
💜 Reduce retraumatization
💜 Build emotionally safe workplaces and organizations
💜 Better support survivors while also caring for ourselves as helping professionals

Knowledge has the power to change conversations.
Compassion has the power to change lives.

Let's be part of the solution.

📍 Registration is now open!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trauma-informed-training-tickets-1991519698027

Please share this post to help us reach someone who could benefit from this important training.

✨ **The Countdown Is On!** ✨

Have you reserved your seat yet?

We are excited to invite you to the **5th Anniversary of our Annual Fundraiser, *Feeding the Soul: Igniting the Spirit*!**

This year's theme, **"Looking Back, Looking Forward,"** is more than a celebration—it's an opportunity to reflect on the journey, celebrate the impact we've made together, and share the exciting future of Breaking Free To Be.

For the first time, you'll hear directly from our **Community Coordinators** as they share the growth and accomplishments of each organizational pillar, the partnerships we've built, and what's on the horizon—including **new trainings, new programs, and new opportunities to serve our community.**

This isn't just another fundraiser.

It's an opportunity to witness the heart of our organization, celebrate the progress we've made together, and become part of the next chapter.

📅 **Sunday, October 4, 2026**
🕑 **2:00 PM – 4:00 PM** *(Doors open at 1:30 PM)*
📍 **Springfield Museum of Art**
107 Cliff Park Road
Springfield, OH 45504

🎟 **Early Bird Tickets:** **$50** *(Available through September 6, 2026)*
🎟 **General Admission:** **$60** *(Beginning September 7, 2026)*

Seats are limited, and we would love to celebrate this milestone with you!

Whether you've been with us from the beginning or are joining us for the very first time, we invite you to be part of this special afternoon of inspiration, fellowship, and vision.
Together, we'll celebrate where we've been... and where we're going.

💜 **Purchase your tickets today and help us continue building stronger, trauma-informed communities through education, training, and outreach.**

Purchase here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feeding-the-soul-igniting-the-spirit-5year-celebration-tickets-1992031444675?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=

🚨 Don't Wait Until Trauma Walks Through Your Door. Be Prepared Before It Does.

Every day, people who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, and other forms of trauma walk into our workplaces, schools, churches, healthcare facilities, nonprofits, and organizations.

The question isn't if you'll encounter someone impacted by trauma.

The question is...will you know how to respond when you do?

Join me for an engaging, interactive, and practical full-day training:

Understanding Sexual Assault and Related Trauma: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention

Together, we'll discuss:

💜 Understanding the impact of sexual assault and trauma

💜 Why survivors often do not report

💜 Trauma-informed communication

💜 Triggers and retraumatization

💜 Creating emotionally safe workplaces and organizations

💜 Vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, burnout, transference, and countertransference

💜 Practical strategies you can begin using immediately

Whether you are a social worker, counselor, educator, healthcare professional, advocate, pastor, law enforcement officer, supervisor, HR professional, nonprofit leader, or anyone who serves people, this training was designed with you in mind.

📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Springfield, OH

Hosted by: Breaking Free to Be
Facilitated by: Unspoken Courage

✅ General Admission: $20 (Includes training materials)
✅ 5.5 CEUs Available for $60 (Includes training materials)

Seats are limited, and registration is now open!

📲 Register today here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trauma-informed-training-tickets-1991519698027

Because sometimes the most powerful thing we can do isn't having all the answers...

It's creating an environment where someone finally feels safe enough to tell their story.

Please share this post with your colleagues, organizations, churches, and professional networks. Together, we can build more trauma-informed communities.

💜 Hello, August! 💜

As we kick off the month of August and begin filling our calendars with meetings, conferences, family events, and end-of-summer activities, don't forget to make room for an opportunity to learn, grow, and make a lasting impact.

Join us on Saturday, August 22, 2026, for an engaging and interactive training:

Understanding Sexual Assault and Related Trauma: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention

This training is designed for helping professionals, educators, healthcare providers, faith leaders, advocates, supervisors, community organizations, and anyone who desires to better understand the impact of trauma and learn practical strategies for creating safer, more supportive environments.

Together, we'll explore:

💜 Trauma-informed communication
💜 Triggers and retraumatization
💜 Supporting survivors with compassion and dignity
💜 Creating trauma-informed workplaces and organizations
💜 Caring for ourselves while caring for others

Whether you are looking to earn 5.5 CEUs or simply expand your knowledge, this training will provide practical tools that you can immediately apply in your work and community.

📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 St. John Missionary Baptist Church

Let's continue building connections, bridging the gaps, and strengthening our community—one conversation at a time.

💜 Who in your organization or professional network would benefit from this training? Tag them below or share this post to help us spread the word!

Trauma Informed Training Training will cover trauma informed responses to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and related trauma.

💜 Understanding Trauma Can Change Lives.

Every day, survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other forms of trauma walk into our workplaces, schools, churches, healthcare settings, and organizations. Many never share their stories—but trauma often speaks through behaviors, emotions, and responses that are misunderstood.

What if we learned to recognize those signs instead of judging them?

What if our organizations became places where people felt emotionally safe, supported, and empowered?

I'm excited to offer my newest trauma-informed training:

Understanding Sexual Assault and Related Trauma: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention

During this interactive training, participants will explore:

✨ The impact of trauma on individuals and organizations
✨ Trauma-informed communication
✨ Triggers and retraumatization
✨ Creating emotionally safe environments
✨ Vicarious trauma, transference, and countertransference
✨ Practical strategies for building trauma-informed workplaces and communities

Whether you work in healthcare, education, law enforcement, social services, ministry, nonprofit leadership, human resources, or any profession that serves people, this training is designed to equip you with practical knowledge you can apply immediately.

Together, we can build organizations that respond with compassion, dignity, and understanding.

📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
📍 Springfield, Ohio

You can register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trauma-informed-training-tickets-1991519698027

Trauma Informed Training Training will cover trauma informed responses to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and related trauma.

** 💜 **What if one conversation could change the way someone experiences healing? ** 💜 **

Every day, we encounter people whose stories we may never fully know. A smile may hide pain. A quiet demeanor may mask fear. A high-performing employee, a dedicated volunteer, a faithful church member, or a community leader may be silently carrying the weight of trauma.

The question is not *whether* we will encounter survivors.
The question is: **Will we be prepared to respond with compassion, understanding, and care?**

Join us for a powerful day of learning, reflection, and practical strategies as we explore:

**Understanding Sexual Assault and Related Trauma: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention**

This training will equip you with the knowledge and tools to:

💜 Better understand the impact of trauma
💜 Recognize trauma responses and triggers
💜 Reduce the risk of retraumatization
💜 Create emotionally safer workplaces and organizations
💜 Support survivors with dignity, empathy, and respect

📅 **Saturday, August 22, 2026**
🕙 **10:00 AM – 5:00 PM**
📍 **St. John Missionary Baptist Church**
34 W. Pleasant Street
Springfield, OH 45506

💵 **General admission w/Training Materials:** $20
🎓 **5.5 CEUs Available:** $60 (includes training materials)

Hosted by **Breaking Free to Be, Inc.**
Facilitated by **Unspoken Courage**

Presented by:
**Dr. Mecca S. Carter-Marshall**
CEO/President | Trauma-Informed Educator | Counselor | Advocate

📲 Register today by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

Together, we can create workplaces, organizations, and communities where survivors are met with understanding instead of judgment, support instead of silence, and hope instead of fear.

**Building Connections to Bridge the Gaps and Strengthen Our Community.**

Please like, share, and invite someone who has a heart for serving others. Together, we can make a lasting difference.

💜 **Registration is Open! Join Us for a Day of Education, Awareness, and Empowerment!** 💜

Sexual assault affects individuals, families, workplaces, and communities in profound ways. Many survivors continue to carry the invisible impact of trauma long after the event has occurred. Understanding how trauma affects the brain, body, and behavior is essential to creating safer, more compassionate environments where healing can begin.

Join **Breaking Free to Be, Inc.** for an engaging, trauma-informed training:

**Understanding Sexual Assault and Related Trauma: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention**

This full-day training is designed for:
✨ Social Workers
✨ Counselors & Therapists
✨ Healthcare Professionals
✨ Educators
✨ Faith Leaders
✨ First Responders
✨ Community Organizations
✨ Employers & Supervisors
✨ Anyone who wants to better understand and support survivors

Together, we will explore:
✔ Understanding sexual assault and its impact
✔ Trauma responses and triggers
✔ Reducing retraumatization
✔ Supporting survivors with compassion and dignity
✔ Creating trauma-informed workplaces and organizations
✔ Prevention, awareness, and practical strategies for change

📅 **Saturday, August 22, 2026**
🕙 **10:00 AM – 5:00 PM**
📍 **St. John Missionary Baptist Church**
34 W. Pleasant Street
Springfield, OH 45506

💵 **Training Materials:** $20
🎓 **5.5 CEUs Available:** $60 (includes materials)

🍪 Snacks will be provided. Lunch is on your own.

Presented by:
**Dr. Mecca S. Carter-Marshall**
CEO/President | Trauma-Informed Educator | Counselor | Advocate

Hosted by **Breaking Free to Be, Inc.**
Facilitated by **Unspoken Courage**

📲 **Registration is easy!** Simply scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

Every conversation that increases understanding has the potential to change a life. We invite you to join us as we build stronger, safer, and more trauma-informed communities.

**Building Connections to Bridge the Gaps and Strengthen Our Community.**

Please share this post with colleagues, community partners, churches, and organizations that may benefit from this important training!

🎉 **You're Invited!** 🎉

Have you purchased your ticket yet?

Join us as we celebrate the **5th Anniversary of our Annual Fundraiser, *Feeding the Soul: Igniting the Spirit*!**

This year's celebration is especially meaningful as we reflect on where we've been and share where we're going. Under the theme **"Looking Back, Looking Forward,"** you'll hear directly from our Community Coordinators as they share the growth of each pillar, the impact we've made together, and exciting plans for the future—including new trainings, new partnerships, and new programs that will continue to strengthen our community.

✨ Enjoy an afternoon of:
🍽️ Delicious Dinner
🎶 Music & Fellowship
💜 Inspiring Stories
🌟 A Look at the Future of Breaking Free To Be

📅 **Sunday, October 4, 2026**
🕑 **2:00 PM – 4:00 PM** *(Doors open at 1:30 PM)*
📍 **Springfield Museum of Art**
107 Cliff Park Road
Springfield, OH 45504

🎟 **Early Bird Tickets:** $50 (through September 6, 2026)
🎟 **General Admission:** $60 (September 7–20, 2026)

Don't wait! We would love to celebrate this milestone with you. Whether you've supported us from the beginning or are joining us for the first time, your presence will help make this anniversary celebration one to remember.

Reserve your seat today by scanning the QR code on our event flyer or using the ticket link provided.

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

💜 *Looking Back... Looking Forward... Together.*

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✨ **WE'RE CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS!** ✨

Five years ago, we launched **Feeding the Soul: Igniting the Spirit** with one goal—to bring our community together to learn, grow, and be inspired. Today, we are incredibly grateful to celebrate the **5th Anniversary of this special event**.

This year's theme, **"Looking Back, Looking Forward,"** captures exactly where we are.

As we look back, we celebrate the relationships we've built, the lives we've impacted, the partnerships we've formed, and the incredible work that has been accomplished through Breaking Free To Be.

As we look forward, we are excited to share the vision for what's next.

This year, we're doing something different.

Instead of keynote speakers, you'll hear directly from our **Community Coordinators**, who lead each of our organizational pillars.

They will share how each pillar has grown since the founding of Breaking Free To Be, the impact we've made together, and the exciting future ahead—including new trainings, new partnerships, new programs, and new opportunities to serve our community.

This is more than a fundraiser.

It is a celebration of purpose, progress, partnership, and possibility.

📅 **Sunday, October 4, 2026**
🕑 **2:00 PM – 4:00 PM** *(Doors open at 1:30 PM)*
📍 **Springfield Museum of Art**
107 Cliff Park Road
Springfield, OH 45504

🎟 **Early Bird Tickets:** $50 through **September 6, 2026**
🎟 **General Admission:** $60 beginning **September 7, 2026**
📅 **Ticket Sales End:** September 20, 2026

We are honored to have the continued support of our Sponsor and Community Partner, **The Springfield Foundation**, along with our Community Partner, **Unspoken Courage, LLC**.

Whether you've supported us from the very beginning or are just learning about our mission, we would be honored to have you join us as we celebrate where we've been and cast the vision for where we're going.

Come celebrate with us.

Come be inspired.

Come be part of what's next.

💜 **Together, we are Looking Back... Looking Forward.**



Get your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feeding-the-soul-igniting-the-spirit-5year-celebration-tickets-1992031444675