About the book
The Embodied Advocate is a transformative guide designed to help victim advocates, child advocates, and family advocates perform the inner work necessary to be successful in their roles. Each section encourages readers to examine their thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, values, and assumptions—elements that may influence the advocate–client relationship in various ways, both positive and negative. The book and training program teach advocates to be present in their own bodies, noticing shifts in the nervous system, distorted thought patterns, and biases as they surface. With its exercises and worksheets, the book helps advocates develop skills to meet clients with greater empathy, compassion, and skill—and with less judgment, coercion, and anxiety. Readers will deepen their connection to themselves as they serve others, recognizing that the relationship between advocate and client is itself a powerful space for healing and growth. Ultimately, it invites a deeper embrace of one's emotional and spiritual core, facilitating personal healing and the rediscovery of the joy and purpose that sustain this important work. Through this holistic approach, advocacy becomes fully embodied—bringing strength, compassion, and presence to every interaction and nurturing the well-being of both advocates and those they serve.