Domestic Violence and Same-Sex Couples

Domestic Violence and Same-Sex Couples   Most of what we hear about intimate partner violence refers to heterosexual women, but they are not the only ones who suffer from domestic violence. Statistics show that one out of three women and one out of four men will be subjected to intimate partner abuse in their lifetime. […]

How to Recognize Signs of Abuse and How to Help

How to Recognize Signs of Abuse and How to Help Has someone you know suffered from domestic violence? If you cannot think of someone, think again. Recent statistics show that 25% of women and 14% of men have been, or will be, subjected to intimate partner abuse. Every minute of every day, twenty people fall […]

When Abuse Turns Deadly

When Abuse Turns Deadly And How to Get Help When Suffering from Domestic Violence   Intimate relationships are a central part of our lives. A relationship might evolve as a happy surprise, or something deliberately and lovingly nurtured over time. But, sometimes, even a loving partnership can turn into domestic violence. You may not notice […]

Top Books on Domestic Violence and Relationship Abuse

Top books for survivors of relationship abuse and the professionals who work with them. Whether you are a professional working with those affected by domestic violence, or a survivor yourself, navigating the complex feelings attached to relationship abuse can often be both confusing at the very least, and even overwhelming. While the list recommended books […]

Vicarious Trauma

While it can be quite easy to make assumptions about how well therapists are able to care for themselves despite the significant experiences of trauma they ingest on behalf of their clients, it is imperative that we be reminded of how profoundly clinicians, first responders, and healthcare professionals in general can be (and often are) […]

Healthy Teen Relationships: 6 Things Your Teen Needs to Hear

Sometimes it can be difficult to sort through the “noise” of parenting. Even without worrying about healthy teen relationships, the decisions are endless, the advice (both good and bad) is all-too-plentiful, and the constant barrage of input from social media, parenting books and magazines can have us feeling uneasy and not sure which direction to […]

Teen Abuse and Relationships: Starting the Conversation

It’s no secret that raising teens and young adults can be challenging. Sometimes, it seems there’s just no getting through to them. As difficult as it may seem at times, it is imperative that we continue trying to reach them – especially when it comes to issues of teen abuse when in relationships. Approaching the […]

Teen Relationship Abuse: The Warning Signs

Would you know if a teen was experiencing teen relationship abuse? While some signs are more apparent than others, the truth is, ALL warning signs are important and we need to take make sure we’re not missing any, including those which seem to be more subtle. You might also be interested in: Healthy Teen Relationships […]

Teenage dating and the dangers of teen relationship abuse

When we think about relationship violence we often limit the population we assume to be affected as married adults. However, with so many advances in technology and the pressure of early relationships, we are finding that more of our youth are experiencing teen relationship abuse, or at least, red flags. Dating violence can range from […]

Relationship Violence Assessment and Response Specialist

It is with great anticipation that I’m able to announce the launch of what has been an incredible project. I have recently stepped away from what has been a wonderful several years in the substance misuse treatment field in order to whole-heartedly plunge into the work that I believe is my purpose. As a result, […]