Healing Through Creativity

November 8, 2008
Hosted by Susan Bartelstone

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Episode Description

The third in a series of shows on non-traditional methods for healing from the debilitating consequences of crime, abuse or trauma, today’s program focuses on healing through creativity and the arts. Recorded live at the Healing Through Creativity Survivor Art Festival, held October 10-19, 2008 at West Virginia State University, trauma survivors and their supporters came together to share music, films, poetry, painting and other creative forms. They also attended workshops on topics such as Developing Self Esteem, Depression and Bi-Polar Support, How Teens React to Loss and Guilt, and How to Get Published and connected with survivors from all over the world. Crime Prevention Specialist Susan Bartelstone interviewed George Robertson, from Healing Through Creativity, and some of the Workshop Presenters and invited them to share their stories with you. This is an inspiring, uplifting show about one of the most powerful healing forces in the universe.

Crime Prevention 101

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Welcome to Crime Prevention 101, the Personal Safety radio show with an optimistic perspective on a sober subject. Get set for personal safety stories that demand to be heard whether heartbreaking, infuriating or just plain weird; learn about hot crime topics and people who are making the headlines; and find out about the trends and legal developments that are going to impact your life, either positively or negatively, in the future. Most importantly, be empowered and inspired by success stories about people who've fought off an attacker or deterred a crime. You’ll also get a chance to address your own personal safety concerns, either by phone or e-mail. So, tune in to “Crime Prevention 101.” It'd be a crime not to listen!

Susan Bartelstone

Talking the talk because she's walked the walk! Years ago, Susan Bartelstone had a bad break-up with a guy, complete with physical and emotional bruises, and determined to learn how to protect herself. Today, she's a certified Crime Prevention Specialist and personal safety expert, with 17 years combined training in WWII Combatives, self defense and martial arts. Along the way, she deterred five extremely dangerous criminal encounters, fought her way out of a surprise attack and, for more than 18 years, from such organizations as American Express, the U.S. Post Office and the Livery Cab Owners Coalition of New York.. Author of Think Fast and Prevent a Violent Crime: How to Respond to Danger in 20 Seconds (or Less!), which is based on her own experiences, she’s been featured in a long and varied list of media, including the “Today Show,” “America’s Most Wanted” and Self Magazine.

Over the years, she’s helped thousands of people solve their personal safety dilemmas with her personal safety programs and her practical advice—which stresses the many opportunities you have to avoid or defuse a criminal encounter and how to use your brains instead of your muscles in a fight.



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