. . . because sometimes people just need a safe place to 'check in' with someone who cares.

a trauma-informed safe place

We believe our bodies try to carry the weight of the trauma we have experienced in the past. Dealing with our physical, emotional and spiritual selves as a unit is far superior to finding different solutions for each part of our selves. Our foundation comes from a Christian faith but consistent with that, we do not believe in forcing anyone to adopt our personal views. You will be treated as the pilot of your own destiny and offered every resource we can find to help you, at your request.

Moving Forward is a Safe Place, a listening ear, helpful classes and resources . . . most of which are FREE! . . . to help you reach your next step!

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We are available for:

Drop In / Say Hello!

Feel free to drop-in if you need a place to rest for a moment.  Catch your breath, relax, be encouraged. Or get motivated, listen to a recommended podcast, TED talk or YouTube video resource.  If you want to ask a question or bounce an idea off someone else, we are here to help and offer support.

Open:   Monday – Friday  – 10 am to 5 pm

Closed Saturday and Sunday

 

Free Coaching

Have you struggled long enough? Are you stuck? Wondering what is wrong with you? Sometimes a listening ear and some good solid coaching can be beneficial. Lay your burden down, catch a breath, and let someone sit with you while you think it through. We won’t ask you to unpack the whole story; we are more concerned about your future than your past. 

You won’t be judged and whatever you choose to share will remain completely confidential. It’s what we do!

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Good Grief Check-In

Loss brings grief and you don't have to wait until you are having trouble thinking of anything but your loss. It's not the grief you want to avoid; it's the pain. Drop in because you'd like to talk to someone. Or, you can make an appointment anytime. Grief sessions are always free.

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Community Acupuncture

Relief from stress, pain, or PTSD from a qualified professional. These techs are volunteering their time to introduce you to a different way of handling what hurts you.

We are looking for a professional
to help us resume this service
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Parenting Classes

Need a refresher? Court ordered? Having trouble with one nagging problem? Dr. Matt Crain will share his experience as a dad and granddad plus his training in Parenting with Love and Logic.

Available anytime
Or by appointment
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Matthew Crain

Dr. Matt Crain wears many hats. He works directly with families, schools and businesses in the community. After writing a Sunday newspaper column for 15 years, speaking and conducting workshops in six states involving over 25,000 individuals, Dr. Crain settled in SW Tulsa (where he grew up) in order to give back to his community. The church where he works wanted his skills shared in the community and ask him to staff Moving Forward as part of his work. He recently completed his Certificate in Trauma Informed Family Support from his alma mater, Oklahoma Christian University and has completed several continuing education courses from the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM).

Work With Us

Moving Forward Safe Place wants to be a community resource; let us speak at your faculty meeting, civic club or other community group. Partner with us by letting us know how YOU help people in similar ways. Donate to cover someone else’s lunch or workshop costs. We’re part of the community and we want to be part of your well-being.

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