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 be Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7pm CST. We’ll share more details on the topic and speaker when they are finalized. Sign up here to attend live or receive the recording.

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?”