built to help us heal

Empathetic Education Hub

By a Survivor, for Survivors.

Mokwa’s Empathetic Education Hub is a one-of-a-kind survivor-created space for those who have experienced sexual violence as children — offering a compassionate path to reclaiming autonomy, agency, and freedom.

Our community is built on the belief that healing is a deeply personal journey. Here, you can have as much companionship and care as you’d like on that path.

coursework created for community

Where Learning Meets Belonging

Mokwa’s Empathetic Education Hub is a survivor-led membership for adults healing from complex trauma and childhood sexual violence.

• Clear language • PraCtical tools • growth-oriented community•

what sets us apart

Educator Led + Trauma Informed

For many survivors, healing spaces are either too clinical, too theoretical, or too chaotic. Mokwa.org’s Empathetic Education Hub was created to be practical and human — a place where you learn skills that help right now, connect without pressure, and build the kind of agency that lasts.

We are committed to democratizing mental healthcare, modern sex education, and psychedelic wellness through educational empowerment — so survivors can reclaim autonomy, dignity, and choice.

Survivor-led, educator-informed. Built by a survivor who is also a licensed educator.

  • Shame-free sex education. Clear, inclusive, trauma-sensitive guidance.

  • Skills you can actually use. Not just talk about healing — practice in small, actionable steps.

  • Same access across tiers. Sliding scale means equality, not paywalls.

  • Boundaries honored. Cameras optional, anonymity allowed, consent required.

eligibility Criteria

THE SURVIVORS WE SERVE

Survivors who are a good fit:

  • Adults 18+ of all genders. We pride ourselves on an inclusive environment that welcomes women, men, trans, and non-binary individuals.

  • Experiencers of Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA) in any form. We support survivors of childhood sexual violence seeking practical tools, educational resources, and optional community.

  • Extended community members. We empower allies with trauma-informed education to aid in the recovery of their loved ones who have experienced CSA, including parents, sons and daughters, siblings, romantic partners, and close friends.

Survivors who may be better served elsewhere:

  • Survivors seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or 1:1 psychotherapy. Please contact a licensed therapist, physician, or mental health professional in your area.

  • Individuals looking for a space to “trauma dump” without consent. Our space is consent-first. We use content warnings, opt-in rooms for sensitive material, and boundaries that protect all members.

  • Situations requiring immediate or emergency support. We cannot respond in real time to emergencies. Reach out to local emergency services or hotline in your region.

*Disclaimer:

If you’re in crisis or need clinical care, please contact a licensed professional or local emergency resources. You can return here when you’re safe.

Four different ways to learn

  • I.

    INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PATH

    Explore at your own pace. Move through courses, replays, and resources when you’re ready, in the order that makes sense for you. No timelines, and no pressure — just clear guidance and practical tools you can use in real life.

  • II.

    COMMUNITY LEARNING PATH

    Join the monthly live programming to learn alongside others. Think gentle structure with space for questions, reflection, and connection. If you miss a session, you can always catch the replay — when it works for you.

  • III.

    ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT

    Show up, speak out, and practice together. Participate in Q+A sessions, Socratic seminar-style discussions, and scheduled, topic-focused workshops. Expect plain language, consent-first facilitation, and meaningful steps you can put to work right away.

  • IV.

    PASSIVE PARTICIPATION

    Prefer privacy? Attend live sessions and engage with educational content anonymously — no personal sharing required. You can keep your camera and mic off, use a preferred name, and learn quietly — while still benefiting from the full curriculum and replays.

offerings overview

LIVE COHORTS, INDEPENDENT COURSEWORK & MORE

The Empathetic Education Hub provides a variety of paths for those seeking emotional clarity, exemplary educational material, and evidence-based practices.

Members can access independent coursework and on-demand content — ideal for flexible schedules and busy professionals — and may also attend our monthly live sessions, addressing the diverse needs of CSA survivors.

Our monthly live programming often includes active discussions and Q+A. Sessions are shaped by community input and direct member feedback.

A GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE HUB’S CURRENT + FUTURE OFFERINGS MAY INCLUDE:

  • On-demand coursework — practice audio meditations, worksheets, visualizations and personal exercises, and even more self-paced content.

  • Replays of live monthly programming — support circles, skills workshops, and practice spaces.

  • Specialized modules on evidence-based modern sex education — without shame.

our ways to learn

Individual Learning Path

GO AT YOUR OWN PACE

  • Courses & Guides:
    Step-by-step modules on nervous system regulation, boundaries, consent, body trust, attachment patterns, communication skills, sexuality after trauma, and everyday stabilization.

  • Resource Library:
    Templates, checklists, meditation practices, audio guides, and short explainers you can revisit at 2 PM or 2 AM.

Community Learning Path

LIVE MONTHLY PROGRAMMING

  • Support Circles:

    Facilitated educational spaces to be witnessed, share feedback, and to ask thoughtful questions — without pressure or expectation. Think Socratic seminar with engaging, useful lessons — specifically created to address the needs of CSA survivors. Classroom style with discussion and Q+A elements.

    • Example Content: Understanding the Effects of CSA and C-PTSD on the Central Nervous System

  • Skills Workshops:

    Action-focused sessions for real life. These are not deep dives into what happened to us — they’re practical, step-by-step workshops on what to do next — especially in relationships with partners, family, friends, and providers.

    • Example Content: How to Thoughtfully Disclose your CSA Experience to Loved Ones

  • Practice Spaces:

    Gentle, guided rooms to feel, regulate, and restore. Practice spaces focus on mind-body care and bottom-up processing — methods of self-soothing, nourishment, and steadiness you can return to anytime.

    • Example Content: Somatic Practice to Increase Body Safety: An Intro for Beginners

*Note:

Can’t attend live? Replays are posted to the hub.

Pricing

Sliding Scale, Same Access

Choose the tier that reflects your current resources. Every tier includes full access.

  • Supported Access — $25/month

  • Standard Access — $75/month

  • Sponsored Access — $175/month (helps fund scholarships)

If cost is a barrier, request a scholarship membership. We reserve a limited number of spots each cycle, and we’ll do our best to make room.

Read more about our scholarship option and our commitment to sliding scale services below.

*Safety net:

Cancel anytime via email.

SCHOLARSHIPS

& ACCESS FOR ALL

Care should be affordable and accessible for every survivor. The Empathetic EducationHub runs on a sliding scale — so every member receives the same access. If the listed tiers are out of reach right now, you can request a scholarship membership — no proof documents required.

How scholarships work:

  • We reserve a limited number of scholarships each year for survivors experiencing financial hardship.

  • Scholarships are typically granted for a set period (for example, 3–6 months) and can be renewed if needed.

  • You’ll receive full access to everything inside the community — no second-class tiers.

How to request one:

  1. Send a brief email sharing what brings you here, and that finances are a barrier right now.

  2. Tell us whether a full scholarship or reduced rate would help most.

  3. We’ll reply with next steps and a private link to join.

Email us: support@mokwa.org

Our commitment:

We are serious about democratizing mental healthcare, modern sex education,and psychedelic wellness. If you’re a survivor who wants this space, we want you here. If cost is a worry, reach out — we’ll do our best to make a spot for you.

*Small print:

Availability varies based on the number of funded “sponsored access” memberships each cycle. If a waitlist forms, we will keep you updated.

orientation

+ time for grounding:

How Your First Week Works:

  • Day 1: Get your welcome note + “start here” mini-guide.

  • Day 2–3: Watch two short primer videos (emotional regulation basics + community agreements).

  • Day 4: Review online coursework or watch a community circle replay — your choice.

  • Day 5: Select one self-care micro-practice (60-second reset, boundary setting script, or body check-in) to experiment with.

  • Weekend: Browse the resource library and choose one downloadable to better your week.

Learn in safety. Live with agency. Grow at your pace.

what you can expect

CLEAR GUIDANCE, EVIDENCED BASED SOLUTIONS, GROUNDED ETHICS

Christina Mokwa is a licensed educator and survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Mokwa’s Empathetic Education hub is the space she needed when she was younger — a reservoir of rich educational resources where survivors can learn, grow, and find peace. The hub prides itself on creating content that is clear, kind, and actionable.

Her work centers agency, autonomy, and freedom, offering education and community for survivors to rebuild on their own terms.

*Disclaimer:

This membership is educational and community-based. It does not provide therapy, diagnosis, or medical care. If you need clinical support, please consult a licensed professional.

everything you need to know

FAQ

  • No.

    Our space was consciously created for education and community. If you are seeking diagnosis or treatment, please contact a licensed professional.

  • Absolutely.

    I began teaching full-time in 2016, and earned my credential as a fully licensed professional educator in 2019.

    Across my career, I’ve taught in settings that reflect my interests and values — from partnering with Johns Hopkins’ ADAP program to deliver mental-health curriculum to advanced-standing high school students as an AICE Psychology teacher, to teaching Indigenous methods of gardening and cultivation to elementary students at a rural Hawaiian learning center.

    As of 2025, I’m an independent educator and business owner. Mokwa.org is the home for my work, with additional content on YouTube, Spotify, and Instagram.

    I am licensed in the State of Florida (Florida Department of Education License No.: 1293128).

  • Yes.

    You create your screen name, and may choose to keep your camera off during community events. Share at your pace, and choose a level of privacy that respects your preferences.

  • Short answer: yes — and also no.


    Yes, in that we take your privacy and dignity seriously:

    • You may use a preferred name and keep your camera off during live sessions.

    • All members consent to our community agreement before joining and are expected to uphold our values of respect, non-harassment, and consent-based sharing.

    • During community live events, moderation and clear boundaries help keep discussions thoughtful and trauma-informed.

    No, in the sense that healing work can be activating:

    • Topics may be emotionally difficult or triggering. Content warnings are used, and you always set your own pace.

    • Live events are recorded and stored for replay so that members who can’t attend can still learn. If you join a session, your participation may appear in the recording. If you are desiring anonymity, you have the option to keep your camera/mic off, and use a preferred name.

    • To reduce risk and preserve privacy, we do not offer an open message board or member-to-member chat.

    Please join with informed consent — honor your limits, step away when needed, and seek professional care if you are in crisis or need 1:1 support.

    This Hub is a space for peer support, research-based educational content, and optional community — not therapy or medical care.

  • Yes.

    Sliding scale reflects what you can contribute. Access is identical across all tiers.

  • We’re here to help.

    Request a scholarship membership. If we’re at capacity, we’ll place you on a short waitlist and notify you when space opens.

    In the meantime, feel free to explore our resource library for zero-cost content.

  • I’ve been described by those who know me well as compassionate, candid, and emotionally brave.

    I pride myself on my use of plain language, and my emotional depth.

    I pair tenderness with truth-telling, avoid sensationalism, and center autonomy, boundaries, and dignity so that real conversations can bloom organically, safely, and with care — often inspiring the same warmth and opening in those I serve.

  • Yes.

    Many loved ones of CSA survivors are interested in supporting those they care for.

    As such, the hub’s Empathetic Education curriculum may serve them in honoring and understanding their loved ones’ lived experiences.

    In order to join, all members must honor our community agreement to keep our survivor space protected.

  • Joining the hub is easy.

    Pick a tier or request a scholarship, complete sign up, and follow the “start here” guide you’ll receive via email.

  • Short version?

    When I was heartbroken, lost, and trying to find myself again, the idea of creating this space is what helped me to get up in the morning.

    In my mind’s eye, I kept seeing seven-year-old me — and I knew in my heart I had to do this for her — and every other survivor like her.

    It kept me alive. It gave me my fire back. And it turned me from a fighter to a lover — well, mostly…

Kind Words

“I had an instant connection with Christina, because of her open-hearted authenticity and her willingness to go out of her way to be helpful. Christina’s strength — to openly share her story, and stand as a beacon of support — will help so many others suffering in silence with similar experiences. She is a well-connected, innovative, and welcoming leader within the psychedelic and advocacy communities. Above all, I trust Christina, support her work, and look forward to collaborating more with her in the future, including within this groundbreaking educational space.”

— ARTEM SMIRNOV, FOUNDER, NORMALIze psychedelics

“Christina is artistic, magnetic, full of joy and humor, and incredibly down to earth. She is a sanctuary for one’s wounds and a springboard for one’s dreams all at once. Her Empathetic Education Hub will greatly benefit those who’ve experienced past trauma. I have full confidence in her ability to hold that space with honor and care — it’s not only her life’s work, but a reflection of the deep work she has done on herself. She is respectful and decisive, a true supporter, a loving friend, and an incredible person. Anyone who knows her soul is lucky to dive deeper — in friendship, mentorship, or in guidance and healing spaces.”

— mia cara cosco, founder, the beauty of griEf

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