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We Need to Talk about Domestic Violence in Our Communities October 15, 2015 . 22 Comments
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The more we talk about domestic violence, the more likely it becomes that we build awareness, identify abusive behaviors, and take action to ... Read More
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Parental Reunification Therapy Controversy, and Other News September 18, 2015 . 11 Comments
Earlier this year, a Michigan judge incarcerated three children after they refused to see their father. The children say their father is abusive, but the father claims the mother has initiated ... 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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Study Finds 2 in 5 Military Women Experience Sexual Trauma August 31, 2015 . 4 Comments
According to a new study from the Department of Veterans Affairs, as many as 2 in 5 women in the military report experiencing sexual harassment or assault. Nationwide, about 1 in 5 women ... Read More
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Intimate Partner Violence: Types, Consequences, and Support August 28, 2015 . 10 Comments
Abuse is a pattern of behaviors typically used to exert control over another person. Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a form of abuse between two people in a relationship together, such ... Read More
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Did Google Maps Reveal Domestic Violence Shelter Locations? And Other News June 5, 2015 . 7 Comments
In a world where just about everything is accessible via Google Maps, keeping certain locations a secret might seem like a thing of the past. For domestic violence survivors, though, keeping ... Read More
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Report Uncovers Abuse of Inmates with Mental Health Issues May 19, 2015 . 3 Comments
According to a new Human Rights Watch report, abuse of prisoners with mental health issues is rampant. The report details intense physical violence, including shocking prisoners, trapping ... Read More
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Why Are Memories of My Past Trauma Coming Back Now? May 18, 2015 . 51 Comments
“I’ve been fine for years. Now I have nightmares every night and can barely function at work. What’s going on?” “I thought I was over it. I even went to therapy as a kid! Why ... Read More
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The Brain in Defense Mode: How Dissociation Helps Us Survive April 29, 2015 . 29 Comments
According to Ross and Halpern (2011), there are several definitions of dissociation. One of them (referred to as “the general systems meaning of dissociation”) is “the opposite of ... Read More
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Help! I’m Finally Clean, but My Boyfriend Still Uses Drugs April 10, 2015 . 9 Comments
Thank you for your question, and congratulations on your sobriety! Fifteen months is great; clearly, in spite of your current woes, you’re doing something right. I think the answer to ... Read More
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Secondhand Hurt: The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children April 9, 2015 . 15 Comments
The continuum of exposure to domestic violence ranges from chronic arguing and yelling to controlling behaviors, threats, and intimidation, to physical threats, threats of suicide or murder, ... 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