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What You Can Do to Raise Awareness of Child Abuse April 3, 2017 . 6 Comments
My therapy practice is in Fairfax County, one of the wealthiest counties, with some of the best schools, in the nation. It is diverse and densely populated with well-educated residents ... Read More
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Mothers’ Self-Confidence Could Break Cycle of Abuse September 1, 2015 . 3 Comments
Mothers who were abused in childhood are less likely to abuse their children when they feel confident in their parenting, a study published in Child Maltreatment suggests. Many people assume ... Read More
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It Follows: The Long-Lasting Effects of Abuse and Trauma April 8, 2015 . 27 Comments
The effects of abuse and/or trauma can be extremely long-lasting and may permeate every aspect of one’s life. This is especially true for individuals who experienced traumatic events ... Read More
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The Dynamics of Abuse Within Families and Relationships January 30, 2015 . 25 Comments
It is the nature of abuse within families to be as behaviorally nuanced and emotionally complex as the individuals involved. Relationship abuses nearly inevitably reveal a life-draining ... Read More
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Top 5 Articles on Domestic Violence from GoodTherapy.org October 18, 2014 . 7 Comments
The topic of domestic violence entered the media spotlight well ahead of Domestic Violence Awareness Month this year. October has been dubbed domestic violence awareness month since 1987, ... Read More
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Early Life Stress Affects Brain Development, Changes Children’s Brains July 2, 2014 . 3 Comments
It’s no secret that stressors such as child abuse, poverty, and bullying are bad for children. Adults struggling with mental health challenges frequently point to childhood struggles ... Read More
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‘Why Me’: A Story of Physical and Mental Abuse in Childhood May 10, 2014 . 28 Comments
Editor’s note: This article is an excerpt from Sarah Burleton’s New York Times bestselling child abuse memoir Why Me. The article contains sensitive detail about physical violence and ... Read More
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Best of 2013: GoodTherapy.org’s Top 10 Websites for Abuse Survivors December 20, 2013 . 26 Comments
For those who experience abuse—physical, sexual, or emotional—the consequences can be devastating, and the road to recovery may be a long and challenging one. Some survivors of childhood ... Read More
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Best of 2013: GoodTherapy.org’s Top 10 Websites for PTSD/Trauma December 13, 2013 . 6 Comments
Following a traumatic event, several symptoms may arise in a person. Posttraumatic stress manifests in a variety of ways: reexperiencing the trauma via nightmares and flashbacks, avoidance ... Read More
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Taking a Closer Look at the Cycle of Violence Theory July 10, 2013 . 4 Comments
The cycle of violence theory suggests that patterns of violence experienced in childhood will repeat in adulthood. For instance, victims of violence and maltreatment will continue that ... Read More
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Domestic Violence, Both Seen and Felt, Puts Children at Risk April 2, 2013 . 3 Comments
Children who witness violence within their homes are more likely to struggle with psychological and behavioral problems than those who do not witness aggression within their families. Some ... Read More
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The Effects of Incarceration on Mental Health March 15, 2013 . 54 Comments
Although jail time might seem like a distant possibility for most people, incarceration rates in the United States are steadily rising. One study published in the journal Pediatrics found ... Read More