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8 Ways to Help with Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention April 7, 2015 . 13 Comments
Sexual assault, a difficult subject for many people to talk or even think about, is an unfortunate reality for the approximately 250,000 people who are sexually assaulted in the United ... Read More
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You Married an Emotionally Abusive Person. Now What? April 6, 2015 . 33 Comments
Matt and Michele, as we’ll call them, had a pretty good engagement period. Matt spoiled Michele with flowers and sweet, little notes. They went to movies, took long walks, had heart-to-heart ... Read More
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The Most Important Thing You Can Say to a Sex Abuse Survivor February 26, 2015 . 53 Comments
A friend, loved one, or family member pulls you aside to talk. He or she is normally quiet and reserved; this seems out of the ordinary. “I have something very important to tell you. ... Read More
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Leaving Yourself Out in the Cold? Thaw with a Therapist February 13, 2015 . 13 Comments
I saw him as I was walking in Central Park in late December. The paths were cleared, but all around the snow was deep and cold. Up ahead, what appeared to be a small family—man, woman, ... 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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5 Tactful Ways to Respond to Domestic Violence Victims December 4, 2014 . 12 Comments
Victims of domestic violence will sometimes display specific behaviors or attitudes that make loved ones unsure about how they can help. Please keep in mind that victims of domestic violence ... 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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The Psychological Wounds of Domestic Violence October 17, 2014 . 14 Comments
For many people, there are few things that evoke a more reassuring sense of warmth, comfort, stability, and safety than going home. Many people see their home as a personal stronghold—a ... Read More
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Child Psychological Abuse Just as Damaging as Other Forms October 13, 2014 . 3 Comments
In discussions of child abuse, it’s easy to forget about psychological abuse, and some parents even argue that yelling and name-calling can’t be fairly compared to sexual and ... Read More
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How the NFL Will Address Domestic Violence, and Other News October 10, 2014 . 1 Comment
In the wake of a series of child and intimate partner abuse scandals, victims’ advocates have increasingly pushed for tougher abuse penalties for NFL players. Many have also pleaded ... Read More
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Uncovering Abuses Past and Present, Finding Strength October 5, 2014 . 12 Comments
I am on an amazing journey. I have reached a critical juncture in my life, and I am writing this so that you can learn from my story as I have learned from your stories. I have recently ... Read More
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Am I Having Flashbacks of Childhood Sexual Abuse? September 19, 2014 . 3 Comments
It can be hard to know for certain whether what you have been experiencing is, in fact, a series of previously repressed memories or something else. It is very possible to rediscover memories ... Read More