Blog
Making Room for Grief After Trauma
Making Room for Grief After Trauma By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia One of the often-overlooked responses following a trauma like child sexual abuse orSomeone’s Gotta Say it- Out from the Shadows: The Battle With Taboos and Stigma
Someone’s Gotta Say It Out from the Shadows: The Battle With Taboos and Stigma By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia If you have circled theDrunk Sex or Sexual Assault? Challenging Perceptions: The Drunk Sex Defense Reconsidered
Someone’s Gotta Say It Drunk Sex or Sexual Assault? Challenging Perceptions: The Drunk Sex Defense Reconsidered By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia How often have youA Day in the Life of a Counselor at a Child Advocacy Center
A Day in the Life of a Counselor at a Child Advocacy Center By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia When I was in graduate school,Mosaic Georgia Support Groups: Healing Through Community
Mosaic Georgia Support Groups: Healing Through Community By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia Interpersonal violence, including sexual assault, often decimates a person’s ability to trustSomeone’s Gotta Say It – Teen Years in a Cyberworld Requires Parent Re-boot
Someone’s Gotta Say It Teen Years in a Cyberworld Requires Parent Re-boot By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia A friend who is helping raise hisWhen Following Becomes Obsessive: Stalking
Someone’s Gotta Say It When Following Becomes Obsessive: Stalking By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia “He just won’t accept that our relationship is over. I’veThe Devastating Wake of Childhood Sexual Abuse
The Devastating Wake of Childhood Sexual Abuse By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia Childhood sexual abuse leaves a continual path of destruction long after theSomeone’s Gotta Say It… Kindred Spirits Work to End Gender-Based Violence Around the World
Someone’s Gotta Say It Kindred Spirits Work to End Gender-Based Violence Around the World By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia "The value of these exchangesAbuse Occurs in Ways We Least Expect: Keeping Children Safe at the Holidays
Abuse Occurs in Ways We Least Expect: Keeping Children Safe at the Holidays By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia As the holidays are upon us,From the Outside Looking In: Top 3 Reasons Mosaic Georgia is on My Giving Tuesday Shortlist
From the Outside Looking In: Top 3 Reasons Mosaic Georgia is on My Giving Tuesday Shortlist By Amanda Makrogianis Mickelsen Marketing Project Manager Consultant Some causes are loud. And someNurturing Gratitude: A Lighthouse in Stormy Waters
Someone's Gotta Say It... Nurturing Gratitude: A Lighthouse in Stormy Waters By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia "Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerfulThe Art of Compassion: Mosaic Masterpieces Awaits You!
The Art of Compassion: Mosaic Masterpieces Awaits You! By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia Picture this: A quiet evening, you're cozily settled in, deeply engrossed in thatTrue Love After Trauma – Safety Tips for DV Survivors Seeking Healthy Relationships
True Love After Trauma – Safety Tips for DV Survivors Seeking Healthy Relationships By Ashia Gallo Wholeness Collective Coordinator at Mosaic Georgia Domestic violence (DV) is a soul-wrenching issue thatWhen Love Hurts: A Look at the Realities of Intimate Partner Violence
When Love Hurts: A Look at the Realities of Intimate Partner Violence By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia What is the difference between intimate partnerFrom Awkward to Empowered: Rethinking “the Talk”
Someone’s Gotta Say It From Awkward to Empowered: Rethinking “the Talk” By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia Do you remember the whirlwind of emotions and questions thatNational Suicide Prevention Month: The Impact of Sexual Violence on Mental Health
National Suicide Prevention Month: The Impact of Sexual Violence on Mental Health By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia “I feel hopeless.” “I just don’t knowToxic Wellness? How Mosaic Georgia’s Wellness Program Breaks Stereotypes
Toxic Wellness? How Mosaic Georgia’s Wellness Program Breaks Stereotypes By Ashia Gallo Wholeness Collective Coordinator at Mosaic Georgia WELLNESS falls among the countless misused (and misunderstood) ‘buzz words’ in our- Someone’s Gotta Say It Insights from 30 Years at the Forefront of Medical Care for Victims of Sexual Harms By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia
Secrets vs. Surprises: The Danger of Secrets
Secrets vs. Surprises: The Danger of Secrets By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager “Don’t tell ______. It’s a secret.” “I’ll only tell you if you can keep it aThe Link Between “The Talk” and Kid’s Safety: Discussing Sex and Bodily Autonomy with Our Children
The Link Between “The Talk” and Kid’s Safety: Discussing Sex and Bodily Autonomy with Our Children By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia If I were- Someone's Gotta Say It Surviving Sexual Assault in the LGBTQ+ Community: Mosaic Georgia Extends a Warm Welcome, Support and Care By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia June
Kevin McNeil: Daring Men to Ditch the Mask
Kevin McNeil: Daring Men to Ditch the Mask By Ashia Gallo Wholeness Collective Coordinator at Mosaic Georgia An interview with Child Advocate Kevin McNeil and Wholeness Collective Coordinator Ashia Gallo,SANE Spotlight: Remember the SANEs during National Nurses Week
SANE Spotlight: Remember the SANEs during National Nurses Week By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia Mosaic Georgia SANEs in action. From left to right: Melissa Drinkard, KathyGen Z And Self-Esteem: The Kids Are (Gonna Be) Alright
Gen Z And Self-Esteem: The Kids Are (Gonna Be) Alright By Ashia Gallo Wholeness Collective Coordinator at Mosaic Georgia May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month! What better time to raiseTrauma and the Brain: A Look at How Traumatic Events Shape Memory and Perception
Trauma and the Brain: A Look at How Traumatic Events Shape Memory and Perception By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia At the age of 13,Amy Lewis – Yoga and Sacred Space
Amy Lewis – Yoga and Sacred Space By Ashia Gallo Wholeness Collective Coordinator at Mosaic Georgia Amy Lewis has been drawn to spirituality since she was a child. Born in3 Steps to Protect Our Kids from Abusers: On-line and In-person
Someone’s Gotta Say It 3 Steps to Protect Our Kids from Abusers: On-line and In-person By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director at Mosaic Georgia A friend used to be aWhy Kids Don’t Disclose Abuse: Ambivalence
Why Kids Don’t Disclose Abuse: Ambivalence By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia am·biv·a·lence /amˈbiv(ə)ləns/ noun 1. the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas- Mayra Paradas: Life is a Dance Women's History Month Feature An interview with Dance Teacher Mayra Paradas and Ashia Gallo, MPA, Wholeness Collective Coordinator Mayra Paradas is the passionate, bi-lingual
Sexual Abuse & Disabilities: Myths & Realities
Someone's Gotta Say It: Sexual Abuse & Disabilities: Myths & Realities By Marina Sampanes Peed, Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia March is Disabilities Awareness Month, so it is a goodReclaiming Safety Through Counseling
Reclaiming Safety Through Counseling By Kendall Wolz In November 2022, Mosaic Georgia relaunched on-site counseling services for individuals and families who have experienced sexual violence. We are grateful to offerFebruary is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: How Can Adults Help?
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: How Can Adults Help? Co-authored by Marina Sampanes Peed and Amanda Makrogianis Mickelsen One in three teens experiences verbal, emotional, physical, or sexualThe Healing Souls of Black Folk
The Healing Souls of Black Folk By: Ashia Gallo My interest in wellness and healing really exploded during my time living in Mozambique, an African nation along the southeast border- Faces of Mosaic Georgia Lisa Pappas Managing Attorney Fun Fact: Lisa enjoys weightlifting and watercolor painting. Lisa Pappas received her Bachelor of Business Administration from Mississippi State University (MSU), where
Wholeness Collective – A Wellness Program Launch
Wholeness Collective – A Wellness Program Launch By: Ashia Gallo, MPA At Mosaic Georgia, we play a very sensitive role in the lives of the clients we support. From- Marina's Interview with CFNEG Check out a Q & A with Mosaic Georgia Executive Director, Marina Peed. Marina talks about the services that Mosaic Georgia offers, the future of
- Mosaic Georgia on the Radio Mosaic Georgia leaders sat down with Business Radio X to talk through the services that we offer to the community and who it is
- Why Awareness Matters “I’ve learned throughout the years that no one wants to talk about what I do for a living. Getting folks energized about sexual violence prevention is
People Helping People: A Daily Dose of Courage
People Helping People: A Daily Dose of Courage Courage: the ability to undertake an overwhelming difficulty or pain despite the unavoidable presence of fear. What’s a kid to do?The Bigger Picture of Recovery: Working with CSEC Clients
The Bigger Picture of Recovery: Working with CSEC Clients Spring is in the air and Mosaic Georgia is ready! The weather is gradually warming up. COVID-19 vaccines are rollingWhy are Sexual Assaults Under-Reported?
Why are Sexual Assaults Under-Reported? Most people will call the police if someone breaks into their home or steals something from their vehicle. Yet this is not the first- 2021, Here We Come! Out with the old, in with the new! As ~tragic~ as it was to say goodbye to 2020 (yes, we are being sarcastic), 2021 is
A Brighter Future During Uncertain Times
A Brighter Future During Uncertain Times Dear supporters, community partners and beloved clients, past and present, Hello! As we enter the 5th month of COVID-19 in our midst, theIntroducing the Crisis Support and Empowerment Fund!
Introducing the Crisis Support and Empowerment Fund! Is 2020 over yet? Between the COVID-19 pandemic and community consciousness movements surrounding violence against black and brown people that have shaken- Our 24-Hour Crisis Line Survivors of sexual assault may experience many different emotions after the incident. Each individual processes and responds to the trauma differently. Often there is the
- Solutions for Survivors/Victims of Crimes: the Criminal Justice System, Civil Legal Remedies, and Non-legal Assistance Helpful responses to sexual assault and sexual abuse can take many forms. The criminal
- What is Volunteering? By: Raheela, Administrative Volunteer Essentially, it is donating your time and energy to help an individual or organization. Personally, I believe it is one of the
- Change Happens Here By: Marina Peed My kids will tell you that I like to discuss uncomfortable topics. The best way to address a problem is to push past the
- A Daily Dose of Courage Courage: the ability to undertake an overwhelming difficulty or pain despite the unavoidable presence of fear. What’s a kid to do? We tell children
- Did You Know? Did you know that in America every 92 seconds someone is sexually assaulted? Or that people between ages 12 and 24 are at higher risk for
- Mosaic Georgia experienced major growth and changes in 2018. In one year, we have undergone a name change, increased in staff size, and have increased the amount of services provided.
- Some people who have not experienced personal violence wonder aloud “Why don’t they report it?” A careful look at how society reacts to reported sex crimes may provide some clues.
- We provide a caring environment where victims of sexual assault are provided services and resources to regain safety and security in their lives.
- We help to restore wholeness through our nurturing staff and by connecting those affected by sexual assault with support groups and counseling services.
- In times of crisis, Mosaic Georgia helps to take away the confusion of the criminal justice system by providing legal advocacy on civil matters arising from sexual assault.
Someone’s Gotta Say it- Out from the Shadows: The Battle With Taboos and Stigma
Someone’s Gotta Say It Out from the Shadows: The Battle With Taboos and Stigma By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia If you have circled theA Day in the Life of a Counselor at a Child Advocacy Center
A Day in the Life of a Counselor at a Child Advocacy Center By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia When I was in graduate school,Someone’s Gotta Say It – Teen Years in a Cyberworld Requires Parent Re-boot
Someone’s Gotta Say It Teen Years in a Cyberworld Requires Parent Re-boot By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia A friend who is helping raise hisWhen Following Becomes Obsessive: Stalking
Someone’s Gotta Say It When Following Becomes Obsessive: Stalking By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia “He just won’t accept that our relationship is over. I’veThe Devastating Wake of Childhood Sexual Abuse
The Devastating Wake of Childhood Sexual Abuse By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia Childhood sexual abuse leaves a continual path of destruction long after theAbuse Occurs in Ways We Least Expect: Keeping Children Safe at the Holidays
Abuse Occurs in Ways We Least Expect: Keeping Children Safe at the Holidays By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia As the holidays are upon us,The Art of Compassion: Mosaic Masterpieces Awaits You!
The Art of Compassion: Mosaic Masterpieces Awaits You! By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia Picture this: A quiet evening, you're cozily settled in, deeply engrossed in thatWhen Love Hurts: A Look at the Realities of Intimate Partner Violence
When Love Hurts: A Look at the Realities of Intimate Partner Violence By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia What is the difference between intimate partnerFrom Awkward to Empowered: Rethinking “the Talk”
Someone’s Gotta Say It From Awkward to Empowered: Rethinking “the Talk” By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia Do you remember the whirlwind of emotions and questions thatNational Suicide Prevention Month: The Impact of Sexual Violence on Mental Health
National Suicide Prevention Month: The Impact of Sexual Violence on Mental Health By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia “I feel hopeless.” “I just don’t know
Making Room for Grief After Trauma
Making Room for Grief After Trauma By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia One of the often-overlooked responses following a trauma like child sexual abuse orSomeone’s Gotta Say it- Out from the Shadows: The Battle With Taboos and Stigma
Someone’s Gotta Say It Out from the Shadows: The Battle With Taboos and Stigma By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia If you have circled theMosaic Georgia Support Groups: Healing Through Community
Mosaic Georgia Support Groups: Healing Through Community By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia Interpersonal violence, including sexual assault, often decimates a person’s ability to trustNurturing Gratitude: A Lighthouse in Stormy Waters
Someone's Gotta Say It... Nurturing Gratitude: A Lighthouse in Stormy Waters By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia "Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerfulTrue Love After Trauma – Safety Tips for DV Survivors Seeking Healthy Relationships
True Love After Trauma – Safety Tips for DV Survivors Seeking Healthy Relationships By Ashia Gallo Wholeness Collective Coordinator at Mosaic Georgia Domestic violence (DV) is a soul-wrenching issue thatToxic Wellness? How Mosaic Georgia’s Wellness Program Breaks Stereotypes
Toxic Wellness? How Mosaic Georgia’s Wellness Program Breaks Stereotypes By Ashia Gallo Wholeness Collective Coordinator at Mosaic Georgia WELLNESS falls among the countless misused (and misunderstood) ‘buzz words’ in ourKevin McNeil: Daring Men to Ditch the Mask
Kevin McNeil: Daring Men to Ditch the Mask By Ashia Gallo Wholeness Collective Coordinator at Mosaic Georgia An interview with Child Advocate Kevin McNeil and Wholeness Collective Coordinator Ashia Gallo,SANE Spotlight: Remember the SANEs during National Nurses Week
SANE Spotlight: Remember the SANEs during National Nurses Week By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia Mosaic Georgia SANEs in action. From left to right: Melissa Drinkard, KathyGen Z And Self-Esteem: The Kids Are (Gonna Be) Alright
Gen Z And Self-Esteem: The Kids Are (Gonna Be) Alright By Ashia Gallo Wholeness Collective Coordinator at Mosaic Georgia May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month! What better time to raiseTrauma and the Brain: A Look at How Traumatic Events Shape Memory and Perception
Trauma and the Brain: A Look at How Traumatic Events Shape Memory and Perception By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia At the age of 13,
Drunk Sex or Sexual Assault? Challenging Perceptions: The Drunk Sex Defense Reconsidered
Someone’s Gotta Say It Drunk Sex or Sexual Assault? Challenging Perceptions: The Drunk Sex Defense Reconsidered By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia How often have youSomeone’s Gotta Say It… Kindred Spirits Work to End Gender-Based Violence Around the World
Someone’s Gotta Say It Kindred Spirits Work to End Gender-Based Violence Around the World By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia "The value of these exchangesFrom the Outside Looking In: Top 3 Reasons Mosaic Georgia is on My Giving Tuesday Shortlist
From the Outside Looking In: Top 3 Reasons Mosaic Georgia is on My Giving Tuesday Shortlist By Amanda Makrogianis Mickelsen Marketing Project Manager Consultant Some causes are loud. And some- Faces of Mosaic Georgia Lisa Pappas Managing Attorney Fun Fact: Lisa enjoys weightlifting and watercolor painting. Lisa Pappas received her Bachelor of Business Administration from Mississippi State University (MSU), where
Why are Sexual Assaults Under-Reported?
Why are Sexual Assaults Under-Reported? Most people will call the police if someone breaks into their home or steals something from their vehicle. Yet this is not the first- 2021, Here We Come! Out with the old, in with the new! As ~tragic~ as it was to say goodbye to 2020 (yes, we are being sarcastic), 2021 is
A Brighter Future During Uncertain Times
A Brighter Future During Uncertain Times Dear supporters, community partners and beloved clients, past and present, Hello! As we enter the 5th month of COVID-19 in our midst, theIntroducing the Crisis Support and Empowerment Fund!
Introducing the Crisis Support and Empowerment Fund! Is 2020 over yet? Between the COVID-19 pandemic and community consciousness movements surrounding violence against black and brown people that have shaken- Our 24-Hour Crisis Line Survivors of sexual assault may experience many different emotions after the incident. Each individual processes and responds to the trauma differently. Often there is the
- Solutions for Survivors/Victims of Crimes: the Criminal Justice System, Civil Legal Remedies, and Non-legal Assistance Helpful responses to sexual assault and sexual abuse can take many forms. The criminal
- Mosaic Georgia on the Radio Mosaic Georgia leaders sat down with Business Radio X to talk through the services that we offer to the community and who it is
- Marina's Interview with CFNEG Check out a Q & A with Mosaic Georgia Executive Director, Marina Peed. Marina talks about the services that Mosaic Georgia offers, the future of