What do ageism, elder abuse and domestic violence have in common?
[ad_1] 10-6-23 | Jennifer White, Director of Learning & Leadership on Ageism, Elder Abuse, and the Origin of STAGES at FUTURES Without Violence Tags: ageism, Domestic Violence, elder abuse Fewer older survivors access domestic violence services: We can change that. Which of the following are examples of ageism? When you turn 55, you start calling […]
What do ageism, elder abuse and domestic violence have in common?
[ad_1] 10-6-23 | Jennifer White, Director of Learning & Leadership on Ageism, Elder Abuse, and the Origin of STAGES at FUTURES Without Violence Tags: ageism, Domestic Violence, elder abuse Which of the following are examples of ageism? When you turn 55, you start calling yourself old and worrying about the new fine lines on your […]
What’s Going On With Me? Reactive Abuse and Remorse
[ad_1] Have you ever heard those words from your partner? Have you been tempted to doubt yourself and believe them, even if in your deepest heart—perhaps a place you can no longer reach—you know those words aren’t true? If you’re in a toxic relationship, rotating around and around on the dreadful abuse cycle, you may […]
New Resources to Help Pediatricians Support IPV Survivors
[ad_1] We’re excited to share several new resources that can help pediatric healthcare teams support intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors and their children. This includes updated clinical guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), as well as training and practice resources from The National Health Resource Center at Futures Without Violence. Pediatricians know that […]
Resources To Help You Support Children, Youth and Families This School Year
[ad_1] Each year, back-to-school brings a mix of excitement and anxiety for children and families. This year, due to the pandemic, the epidemic of gun violence, and other factors, students are returning to school as we face a youth mental health crisis that Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called “the defining public health issue of […]
Disorganized Attachment Style and Domestic Abuse
[ad_1] In a previous article I mentioned that there are four main attachment styes an individual can develop in childhood, which then goes on to directly impact adult interpersonal relationships. Those attachment styles are: Someone with a disorganized attachment style experiences a push-pull of emotions. On the one hand, they desperately long to draw close […]
October Rosary Campaign for Domestic Violence Awareness
[ad_1] (©Laura Ercolino) On our liturgical calendar, the month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary, with October 7 as the Memorial of Our Lady of Rosary and October 13 the Miracle of the Sun. October is also Respect Life Month—and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During October, Laura Ercolino of Hope’s Garden and I […]
How to Recognize Domestic Abuse
[ad_1] (©Jenny duBay / Bologna Italy) One of the things I’ve learned after years of working in the field of domestic abuse recovery may seem surprising to many people: Although individuals can admit they’re in a difficult relationship, they often don’t realize that what they’re experiencing isn’t ordinary martial challenges, but is intimate partner violence. […]
A New Way to Look at Abusive Personalities
[ad_1] (alphaspirit / Canva Photos) We typically call someone who uses abuse to control or manipulate others an abuser. I certainly have, in countless previous articles, but perhaps there’s a different way we can view these individuals, one that gives us a more charitable perspective as well as relieves some of our cognitive dissonance. At […]
What’s the Difference Between a Spiritual Director, Therapist, or Life Coach?
[ad_1] For the Q & A articles, I try to address questions I receive most often. Lately I’ve been getting emails from people asking about the various ways they can receive professional help as they navigate their situation. The questions usually go something like this: I’ve been having a difficult time finding a therapist who […]