VSC Podcast Episode 96 - VSC Passion Flower Project - a podcast by Victim Service Center

On the newest episode of the VSC Podcast VSC Education Coordinator Emilie Mitchell sits down with VSC Victim Advocate and founder of the Passion Flower Project Steven Wilson and VSC Advocate Intern Nicola Prichard to chat about the benefits of support groups and the importance of building a community to help survivors heal. Come learn about this support group that incorporates gardening and CBT skills to help survivors come together and heal!

The Passion Flower Project is a support group funded by Winnie Palmer of Orlando Health.

Steven Wilson uses he/him pronouns and  is a Crisis Counselor and Victim Advocate at Victim Service Center of Central Florida. Diversity, inclusivity, social justice, compassion and respect are values he lives by and what you can expect when joining him for crisis counseling. He obtained a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Central Florida and continues to build upon his education and skills. He hopes that together they can rebuild and repair the traumas in their lives.

Nicola Prichard uses she/her pronouns and graduated from the University of Florida with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She is one of VSC’s advocacy interns and is currently a graduate student in the Master’s of Social Work Program at the University of Central Florida. In her first year at UCF, Nicola interned at Children’s Advocacy Center Osceola, working with families of children who had experienced abuse. After graduating, she plans on working to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and intends to continue working with individuals who have experienced trauma. In her free time, Nicola likes to read, cook, and play the piano.

You can listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/qrbWi7Z1kUQ 

You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Want to make a difference? Visit Victimservicecenter.org to learn how you can get involved and help the VSC continue supporting survivors of trauma.

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Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL, for the Florida state sexual helpline call (888) 956-7273. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.

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