How One Woman Took A Brave Step
CRYSTAL & YENTING
In this episode, Kim, Crystal, and Yenting will Flip Your Lid as they discuss Crystal's powerful story of healing from sexual abuse.
Crystal Emerick is the founder and executive director of Brave Step. As a survivor of sexual abuse and assault, Emerick found hope and healing through her own experience in therapy. After a long and healing journey, a passion for helping adult survivors find relief was born in June 2011.At that time, the Eastern North Carolina native made a commitment to help survivors and their loved ones identify and receive quality trauma care and find connection with those who understand. Brave Step was officially incorporated in 2014 with a mission of strengthening adults impacted by sexual abuse by providing meaningful steps on their healing journey. A University of North Carolina graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and political science, Emerick resides in Concord, N.C., with her husband, son, and dog.
Yenting Liu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with significant experience in case management. She has worked with several nonprofits in Boston, Los Angeles, and D.C., including working directly with survivors of trauma such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Yenting is drawn to helping others to navigate hardships and obstacles in order to reach their goals and potential. She utilizes individualized strengths-based approach when working with clients. Yenting has a Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California with a concentration in community organizing, planning, and administration. She also has B.A in Psychology and B.S. in Elementary Education from Boston University.
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