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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Jessica Yaffa talks to UT~TV about domestic violence:
Relationship coach, Jessica Yaffa, responds to the NFL’s reaction to Ray Rice’s abusive behavior (NBC 7 San Diego):
