Services

1. Abuse Survivor Coaching 

Were you sexually abused as a child?  Are you stuck as an adult?  Have you read all the right books, tried everything you can think of, and the same negative things keep happening again and again in your life and relationships? 

It’s a depressing hamster wheel, and sometimes you need help to make it stop. 

Svava offers private abuse survivor coaching for those stuck in this frustrating cycle.  Experience the freedom of connecting with someone who understands the pain of child sexual abuse, has walked this challenging path before you, and found healing.

What you will receive with private coaching:
  • Clarity about how the past is still impacting your life
  • A better understanding of “why” you feel, think, and act the way you do
  • Options for the current stage in your healing journey
  • Tools to manage overwhelming emotions, worries, and fears
  • A plan for the future that highlights your strengths 
  • Strategies to determine your true needs
  • New skills to create a balanced life
  • Physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness suggestions
  • Tools to identify and eliminate unhealthy coping beliefs 
  • A step-by-step process to rebuild yourself in a healthy way


Cost: $100.00 per hour
Free 15-minute session to determine your needs 
For more information or to set up an appointment, call 619-889-6366 or email svava@educate4change.com


2. TRE 

As a Certified TRE® Provider, Svava Books offer private or small group TRE sessions.

(From the trauma prevention.com web site)

TRE® (TRE = Tension, Stress & Trauma Release Exercise) is a revolutionary way to help the body heal from stress and trauma. A innovative series of exercises that help the body in releasing deep muscular patterns of stress, tension and trauma. Created and developed by Dr. David Berceli, PhD, TRE® safely activates a natural reflex mechanism of shaking or vibrating that releases muscular tension, calming down the nervous system. When this muscular shaking/vibrating mechanism is activated in a safe and supportive environment, the body is encouraged to return back to a state of balance.

TRE® is based on the fundamental idea, backed by recent research, that stress, tension and trauma is both psychological and physical. TRE®’s reflexive muscle vibrations generally feel pleasant and soothing.  After doing TRE®, many people report feelings of peace and well-being.

Some of the Benefits of TRE®
  • TRE® is a body based (somatic) process which, when done properly, through a Certified TRE Provider can allow the individual to discharge tension from the body, which often does not require “revisiting the story”. (ie: verbally describing or talking about the traumatic experience)
  • TRE® is designed to be a self-help tool that once learned, can be used as needed, throughout one’s life, thereby continuously supporting and promoting personal health and wholeness.
  • TRE® can be taught as either a simple self-help, tension reduction technique in a physical exercise program OR it can be used as an effective complementary practice when integrated with other treatment modalities by those in the healing professions, including the treatment of PTSD and anxiety disorder recovery.

Cost: $100.00 per hour
Free 15-minute session to determine your needs 
For more information or to set up an appointment, call 619-889-6366 or email svava@educate4change.com

For more information about TRE®, research,  to find a local provider, videos and testimonies about TRE® please visit http://traumaprevention.com

3. Webinars

Svava creates special webinar presentations to teach parents how to educate their children about child sexual abuse.  These popular online workshops allow you to relax in the comfort of your home, while you listen and learn. 

Also included is a question and answer session, as well as a live chat between participants.  Afterwards, Svava will send you a recording of the webinar.

This is what you’ll learn: 
·      How to best protect your children
·      When 80% of child sexual abuse occurs
·      What sex offenders don’t want you to tell your kids
·      How to teach your child about boundaries
·      How to create a family safety plan
·      How to have age-appropriate conversations about CSA with your kids

What your children will learn from you:
·      The words they can use to let you know if someone has touched them
·      The difference between secrets and surprises
·      That they can say NO to anyone
·      What to do if anyone makes them feel uncomfortable
·      That you’re listening and believe them
·      How to stay safer

Next Webinar: 2016
Cost: $35 (includes online presentation, a recording, and a pdf)

For information about upcoming webinars, email svava@educate4change.com  or join my email list for notifications of events and blog updates Here

4. Prevention Education for Parents

Svava offers interactive CSA prevention presentations for parents, parent group, and youth service organizations.

This 90-minute presentation will teach you the basics of child sexual abuse and provide an outline for your family safety plan.  

You will learn:
·      What is child sexual abuse (CSA)?
·      How to avoid risks, and how to recognize the signs of abuse
·      How to teach your kids about boundaries with friends, teachers, everyone
·      The trouble with secrets
·      How to talk to your children about their bodies
·      How to talk to your children about sex
·      How to create a safety plan for your family
·      What is grooming?
·      How to practice and keep it simple

Cost: $350.00
For more information or to request an outline for this presentation for your parent group or school, email svava@educate4change.com

5. Adult Survivors Support Groups

A. Adult survivors of child sexual abuse struggle with a range of issues, including loneliness, depression, and isolation.  Support groups offer a safe place for much needed communication and healing.

Groups help you realize you’re not alone.  With the support of others, you can create an action plan to let go of a past that no longer serves you.  Groups can also be beneficial in helping you change the old beliefs that keep you stuck.

12 month support group  - Accepting applications for group registration.

For more information about this group and to see if this group is right for you please email Svava Brooks to set up a FREE 30 min call. email: svava@educate4change.com 


6. Darkness to Light Stewards of Children Training Programs

Darkness to Light Stewards of Children is a revolutionary, evidence-based, sexual abuse prevention training program that educates adults about how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.

Svava is a certified prevention educator for Darkness to Light Stewards of Children.  She teaches this training program every month in San Diego, California.

1.) Regular Training Program

Next Training Session: TBA
Cost: $35.00 (includes workbook and certificate)
Pre Registrations is required.

2.) Facilitator Training Program

Next Training Session: TBA
Cost: $450.00 (includes workbook, materials, and a certificate to provide Darkness to Light Stewards of Children training in your community)
To register please go to d2l.org 

To register for any of these training sessions, email svava@educate4change.com