New Year’s Resolutions: Look Back First
January 3, 2022, RAFT Team
New Year’s resolutions. Have you made any? Whether or not you have, I would like to suggest a slightly different approach to starting 2022: take some time to ...
RAFT’s Top Podcasts of 2021
December 20, 2021, RAFT Team
We had some great discussions as a team and with our many guests in this year’s podcast collection. At times we laughed, at times we dove deep, but ...
RAFT’s Top Blog Articles of 2021
December 6, 2021, RAFT Team
In looking back over our blog stats this past year, we’ve seen some trends. We saw you making strides to make space for yourself and taking some time ...
Gratitude: Helpful or Harmful?
November 15, 2021, RAFT Team
Gratitude quotes surround us these days. Especially now, as we approach the holidays, gratitude talk is everywhere. You’ll find “thankful” or “blessed” on pillows, mugs, artwork, and in ...
How to Reduce Compassion Fatigue and Build Compassion Resilience
November 1, 2021, RAFT Team
What is compassion fatigue? Providing support and care for traumatized people is highly rewarding. Advocates know this, which is why you do it. But this work is also ...
3 Steps to a Daily Wellness Plan for the Long Haul
September 27, 2021, RAFT Team
A daily wellness plan probably sounds like a dream come true. Imagine that you wake up rested every day, tackle challenges with a smile, and still make time ...
Your Roadmap to Healthy Advocates (Hint: It Involves Organizational Planning)
September 20, 2021, RAFT Team
Planning the Trip A successful road trip starts with a bit of planning, especially if you want your time to be fulfilling. The same is true for a ...
Resources for Working in a High Stress Environment
September 13, 2021, RAFT Team
That pressure you feel? Your struggle to cope? The overwhelm your drowning in? That’s stress.We all deal with it differently. And your reaction to stress varies depending on the ...
Free Tools for Your SV/DV Advocate Tool Belt? Yes, Please!
September 6, 2021, RAFT Team
Do you ever wish someone could hand you a box with a beautiful bow that you could unwrap and find all the resilience you need? Yes, please! Put ...
How to Set Boundaries in Relationships
August 16, 2021, RAFT Team
Anytime you’re interacting with someone else, you’re following (or not following) particular rules of engagement. We call these boundaries, and they clearly mark where one thing ends, and ...