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House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · 15d

Pagan Peer Counseling Learning Community is this Sunday October 12th at 10am PT! Learn peer counseling skills with other pagans. 🍎

Free Registration:
houseofapples.org/learningcomm...

#houseofapples #pagan #polytheist #peercounseling #skillbuilding #witch #heathen #community #pagansky #witchsky

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House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · 18d

Interested in speaking to a domestic violence counselor?
Find your local DV organization in the USA here: domesticshelters.org
Visit our directory of DV-certified pagan service providers here: houseofapples.org/directory

#DomesticViolence #DVAM #PaganSurvivors #MachasJustice

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House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · 19d

October is domestic violence awareness month! Follow us for DV tips + info throughout the month, or learn more about our pagan-informed DV training at houseofapples.org

#DVAM #MachasJustice #PaganSurvivors

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House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · 22d

If you've ever felt stuck or overwhelmed with what a client is going through, we have two programs that provide training so that you can navigate those situations with more confidence and professional care.

Learn more at houseofapples.org

#Paganism #Polytheism #PeerCounseling #DomesticViolence

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House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · 24d

It takes a bunch of individuals to make a community in the first place. This means you have the power to influence your faith community for change...or to create your own with other people who share your values.

Learn some ways to be part of the change: houseofapples.org

#Paganism #Polytheism

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House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · Sep 13

Pagan Peer Counseling Learning Community is this Sunday Sept 14th at 10am PT! Free online event! 🍎
houseofapples.org/learningcomm...

#houseofapples #pagan #polytheist #peercounseling #skillbuilding #witch #heathen #community #personalgrowth #freeevents #onlineevents #counseling #continuingeducation

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House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · Jul 10

Pagan Peer Counseling Learning Community is this Sunday July 13th at 10am PT! Free online event! 🍎
houseofapples.org/learningcomm...

#houseofapples #pagan #polytheist #peercounseling #skillbuilding #witch #heathen #community #personalgrowth #freeevents #onlineevents #counseling #continuingeducation

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House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · Jun 9

Coming up! The deadline to register for our pagan-informed domestic violence certification training is Sunday, 15 June 2025.

Learn more at houseofapples.org/dvtraining

#DomesticViolence #PaganSurvivors #Pagansky

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House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · Jun 5

Pagan Peer Counseling Learning Community is this Sunday June 8th at 10am PT! Everyone is welcome! 🍎
houseofapples.org/learningcomm...

#houseofapples #pagan #polytheist #peercounseling #skillbuilding #witch #heathen #community #personalgrowth #freeevents #onlineevents #counseling #pagansky #witchsky

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House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · May 15

Episode 6 "Relational Polytheism, A Theological Approach" is out! @riverdevora.bsky.social talks about the complex networks of interconnected & interdependent relationships with ourselves and the many seen and unseen beings around us.
sites.libsyn.com/546027
#Paganism #Polytheism #Witchsky #PaganSky

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House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · May 12

Our virtual Summer 2025 pagan domestic violence training is coming up in just over a month from now.

Check out the curriculum, dates, and registration at houseofapples.org/dvtraining

#Pagansky #Witchsky #DomesticViolence #PaganSurvivors

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House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · May 9

Pagan Peer Counseling Learning Community is this Sunday May 11th at 10am PT! Learn peer counseling skills with other pagans. Free! 🍎
houseofapples.org/learningcomm...
#houseofapples #pagansky #polytheist #peercounseling #skillbuilding #witchsky #heathen #community #pagan #freeevents #onlineevents

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House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · May 6

Hello all! The next two episodes of the Strong Roots and Wide Branches podcast is live! These two podcasts are on spiritual hygiene and protection.
sites.libsyn.com/546027/keepi...
sites.libsyn.com/546027/keepi...
#podcast #houseofapples #spiritualprotection #strongrootswidebranches #pagansky

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House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · Apr 21

Not sure where to start in finding a spiritual service provider? Wondering about red flags for scammers or bad-faith actors? Here are some considerations to reflect on to try finding someone who can help.

houseofapples.org/blog/finding...

#PaganSky #WitchSky #Divination #Healing

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House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · Apr 11

Pagan Peer Counseling Learning Community is this Sunday April 13th at 10am PT! Learn peer counseling skills with other pagans. 🍎
houseofapples.org/learningcomm...

#houseofapples #pagan #polytheist #peercounseling #skillbuilding #witch #heathen #community #personalgrowth #freeevents #onlineevents

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House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · Apr 8

In 2019, Macha's Justice offered a survey to solicit anonymous feedback from pagan survivors of domestic violence on how the DV intersected with their faith & their communities. Details: houseofapples.org/blog/2019dvs...

#pagansky #domesticviolence #pagansurvivors

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House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · Mar 11

New blog post! We talk about a question that came up on our Discord server: "I would like to know what resources, short of a degree, are available for [pagan] leadership to learn counseling approaches."

houseofapples.org/blog/peercounseling

#Paganism #Polytheism #Pagansky #Witchsky

Pagan Peer Counseling: Where do you learn it? — House of Apples

On the House of Apples’ Discord server, an excellent request was made: "I would like to know what resources, short of a degree, are available for [pagan] leadership to learn counseling approaches." ...

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House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · Mar 6

Pagan Peer Counseling Learning Community is this Sunday March 9th at 10am PT! Learn peer counseling skills with other pagans. Free Registration:
houseofapples.org/learningcomm...

#houseofapples #pagan #polytheist #peercounseling #skillbuilding #witch #community #personalgrowth #pagansky #witchsky

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House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · Mar 6

House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · Feb 24

Based on our February discussion in the pagan peer counseling learning community (PPCLC), we put together a blog post with some ideas for people who feel called to action but might be new and/or feeling overwhelmed.

houseofapples.org/blog/activismniche

#Paganism #Polytheism #Pagansky #Witchsky

Activism: Finding Your Niche & Pacing Yourself — House of Apples

Shit’s harder than ever. Well, shit’s been hard for a long time for a lot of people, but this new presidential administration in the U.S. certainly isn’t helping, is it? There are a lot of thinkpiece...

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House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · Feb 9

Pagan Peer Counseling Learning Community is TODAY Sunday Feb 9th at 10am! Learn peer counseling skills with other pagans. Free Registration:
houseofapples.org/learningcomm...

#houseofapples #pagan #pagansky #polytheist #peercounseling #skillbuilding #witchsky #heathen #community #personalgrowth

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House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · Jan 30

We hope so, but it depends on our capacity. Everyone involved works regular employment full-time, but we're discussing strategies to be more participatory in a sustainable, positive way. :)

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House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · Jan 30

Episode 4 now out! River Devora talks about embodiment and how, rather than attempting to separate ourselves from our mortal life, it can play a variety of powerful roles in our spiritual practices.

#Paganism #Polytheism #Witchsky #PaganSky

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House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · Jan 25

Hi! Would you please add @houseofapples.bsky.social to the West Coast Witches starter pack? We are a pagan organization providing resources such as polytheist education, DV counseling, peer counseling. We offer services to pagans across the US and have leaders based out of California. Thank you!

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House of Apples @houseofapples.bsky.social · Jan 25

Hi @theunwickedwitch.bsky.social, would you be so kind as to add @houseofapples.bsky.social to the West Coast Witches starter pack? We are a polytheist organization providing pagan resources such as education, DV counseling, peer counseling. We offer services to pagans across the country. Thank you!

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