Free Introductory Webinar
You are invite to a FREE 90-minute ZOOM webinar
on Thriver Zone Motivational Model™ for your program.*
- Explore the Thriver Zone Motivational Model™ developed by Susan Omilian who has worked for the last fifty years as an advocate for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
- Learn how the Model’s unique, innovative curriculum has effectively been used since 2002 in Susan’s My Avenging Angel Workshops™, based on the idea that “living well is the best revenge.” These free two-day workshops have introduced hundreds of women to the journey from survivor to “thriver”— a healthy, happy person with a brilliant, productive future.
- Discover how the Model promotes Post-Trauma Growth (PTG) and clearly correlates with current research on the domains of recovery and healing for gender-based violence victims.
About the Model
The Thriver Zone Motivational Model™, developed over twenty years by Susan Omilian, an attorney, author and motivational speaker, has been shown to be effective in rebuilding the self-esteem and self-determination of abuse survivors. Informed by Dr. Judith Herman’s Third Stage of trauma recovery, the Model can be integrated into your program to provide a full continuum of services to help women reclaim their lives after violence, abuse and trauma.
Benefits to Your Program* and Services
Gain a clear understanding of the Model and how it can promote longer-term healing and recovery outcomes for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in your program.
* Programs include non-profit organizations and statewide/regional coalitions of agencies providing FREE or subsidized services to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault including crisis intervention, counseling and victim advocacy in a variety of settings — health and mental health clinics, prosecutors’ offices, military, prisons and Indian tribal lands.
About the Facilitator
Susan M. Omilian JD is a nationally recognized expert who has advocated for fifty years to end violence against women. An attorney, motivational speaker and award-winning author, she is the originator and facilitator of My Avenging Angel Workshops™ based on the idea that “living well is the best revenge.” As the facilitator of the workshops since 2002, Susan has developed the Thriver Zone Motivational Model™, which has helped hundreds of women take the journey from survivor to thriver. She has presented her work at national and international conferences and to survivors, service providers, inmates, Indian tribes and the military.
Partner Organizations & Conferences
Susan has provided trainings at the conferences and for the organizations below. She can do the same for you and your organization!
Contact Susan with your request or to schedule a free consultation now.
Testimonials
“Susan begins with a rare insight – that what makes a battered woman is not what the abuser has done to her but what he has kept her from doing for herself – and then takes her readers on a jubilant journey of self-realization. On the way, Susan helps them remake their world and get back in touch with their power and possibility.”
Evan Stark
PhD, MSW Author of Coercive Control: How Men Entrap Women in Personal Life
“Susan’s books offer faith, courage and dignity to women who have survived the destructive and selfish actions of abusive men. Susan’s message is ‘Don’t settle for anything less than a life that is better than ever.’ She knows that women can do it and by the time a woman has worked her way through these excellent guidebooks for healing, she will believe it, too.'”
Lundy Bancroft
Author, Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men
“Since the murder of her niece Maggie, Susan has been an agent of positive change for survivors and offenders alike, strengthening those hurt and converting those who harm. Words can hurt, but also transform. Susan’s work in the Thriver Zone shows you how.”
Charlene Smith
Multi-award winning South African journalist, authorized biographer of Nelson Mandela and
author of Proud of Me: Speaking Out Against Sexual Violence & HIV
“Throughout the past few years, I have sat through many resiliency workshops but your method for overcoming an abusive past and trauma is especially unique. I would like to use your healing processes with the victims that I work with. Furthermore, I purchased one of your books and I am working through it now.”
B.K.
Workshop Participant at Kansas Victims Rights Conference
“Susan’s unique experience working with both victims and offenders alike and her strength-based approach to focusing on the goal of thriving makes her books an exceptional tool for survivors of abuse as well as professionals working with them so they can move forward into a more positive part of their lives.”
Linda McMurray
LCSW, Domestic Violence Counselor
“Susan’s work and trainings are inspirational and motivational. Native women tell me that by focusing them on the goal of not being stuck in abuse, Susan gives them a choice to thrive, not just survive their experiences. They gain a sense of self-worth that has made a difference in their lives. We are truly blessed to have met Susan and been able to work with her.”
Sandra Toscano
Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocate
“Susan’s work is impressive. I use her books in my practice, helping abuse survivors, young or old, move beyond survivor to thriver. Her materials can help all who have suffered trauma. I love how Susan’s books incorporate a journey to healing without having my clients relive the trauma itself.”
Diana Barnes-Fox
MA, LMFT
“As a social worker and therapist who works with women with depression and trauma histories that frequently include domestic violence, I have found Susan’s work to be an invaluable resource. I especially like the exercises Susan has developed that bolster the hopes and dreams of my clients and help them realize that they can succeed if they know what they value and care about. Her books give them great hope for the future and connect them with Susan and her story in a very personal way.”
