#ShinyHappyPeople hit #1 on Amazon Prime today, less than 48 hours after release! 🤯😱

And for so many, there is a profound need for some form of aftercare in the wake of viewing.

I fully expect that there will be a landslide of disclosures in the coming months as thousands of erstwhile silent victims borrow courage from those who shared in this documentary. Many are going to finally feel empowered to speak out and share the truth of their own histories of abuse, assault, and exploitation.

There is a #tidalwaverising of truth and exposure, no question.

I’m committed to keeping WILD’s community a safe space for those who are post-processing the emotions and epiphanies raised by viewing the series.

Toward this end, I’ve received several requests for a list of resources that can safely provide support for those who need educational or therapeutic care. 🩷

List of recommended aftercare resources

for those who are distressed or desiring a better understanding of abusive systems after viewing the series:

1. 

   My #1 suggestion is an online course called The Four Tools Framework, from Psalm 82 Initiative.

   This course will untangle the abusive relational system, and make the dynamics, tools, and elements of any abusive pattern crystal clear. You’ll never be able to unsee it again.

   Use code SHINYHAPPY40 for a 40% discount, which makes it less than two sessions of therapy for the entire 20 video course (valid until Dec 31, 2023) https://www.psalm82initiative.org/4-tools-framework/fm7xi

2. 

   The StoryWork resources from Dan Allender at the The Allender Center are offered a few times a year, and are incredible.

   https://theallendercenter.org/offerings/workshops/the-story-workshop/

3. 

   If you’re in TN/GA, David Sherwood, LMFT is an excellent and compassionate licensed therapist.

   https://www.davidsherwoodcounseling.com/counseling-services-1

4. 

   K.J. Ramsey’s book “The Lord is My Courage” deals gently and deeply with systemic spiritual abuse. In my opinion, it is one of the best books published in 2022!

   https://amzn.to/3NcJQCq

5. 

   SOAR | Your WILD Guide to Trauma Resolution — Private Coaching + Group Sessions 20-week Guided Journey to Resolve Traumatic Stress

   https://www.wildernesstowild.com/soar

6. 

   Prisoners in the Shed — a memoir of escaping and recovering from a cult with four small children, by Bella Hope Shiloh

   https://amzn.to/3WQNLYQ

7. 

   For those specifically recovering from spiritual trauma Megan Cox and Elle Renee Arters run Mountain City Christian Counseling out of Colorado.

   https://www.mountaincitychristiancounseling.com/

8. 

   New WILD Support Group for both men and women who are post-processing Shiny Happy People or other similar documentaries and would like a safe, supportive space to debrief thoughts and questions. All entry questions must be answered to make sure you're not a bot. ;)

   https://www.facebook.com/groups/instutionalbetrayal/

If you need supportive resources more than these, contact WILD with our chat bubble here on the site, and we will direct you to the best of our ability.

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