Rooted and Rising

Rooted and Rising is a new online program from Awake, featuring mental health professionals offering expert guidance on coping with trauma. This speaker series is designed for abuse survivors, those who accompany them, and all who want to be more aware of trauma-informed tools for healing.

Our next Rooted and Rising Event will take place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 7:00pm CDT on Zoom. We will be joined by social worker and professor Dr. Eileen Dombo to discuss boundaries. Click here to sign up to attend live or receive the recording.

Understanding Moral Injury
(January 2026 2026)

This event featured Paul Fahey, LLPC on understanding and healing from moral injury, how it can be intertwined with experiences of trauma, how it is distinct, and the ways moral injury can impact a person’s inner life.

Building Confidence Through Trauma Coping Skills
(October 2025)

Our first Rooted and Rising event featured Mitch Mueller, LPC, who led us through a mindfulness exercise and reflected on questions from survivors, including “How Do I Practice Self-Care When Prayer Is Triggering?”