The Joyful Heart Foundation was started by Mariska Hargitay who plays a detective on Law & Order: SVU, a show that I have spent many, many hours watching. I had heard about this organization before, but never got around to actually checking it. Today while on Facebook, I saw that my friend Allie had "liked" it. I followed the link to their fan page and finally to their website so I could get the full scoop.
I am so excited to have found it! The group is dedicated to helping survivors heal! It is well put together, thoughtful and thorough. It explains very well what trauma is and how it affects survivors. It talks about holistic healing approaches including aromatherapy, massage, meditation, journaling, etc. but states that they are to be used in conjunction with traditional therapy. They provide retreats for survivors as well as a "Heal the Healers" program for those professionals involved in survivors lives such as police, therapists, etc. They believe in healing, educating and empowering survivors.
If you get a chance, please check them out at www.joyfulheartfoundation.org. This is an organization I believe in and am very excited about!
Rachel
I don't remember where I heard of the organization before, but I did look it up a few months ago. I already loved watching SVU, but I appreciate it that much more now. It's good to know that she isn't just somebody playing a part; the cause matters to her and she is making an effort to help.
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