Saying Sorry
While these are gestures to help you and/or the person you hurt feel better, it does not directly acknowledge the offense.
Gabby Petito
/in CARE Counseling, Couples Counseling, Depression + Anxiety, Domestic Violence/Abuse, Health + Sleep, Relationships & Self-Care, Self-Care /by MarketingMurder mysteries. Missing persons. Unsolved Cases. There is something that pulls us into these stories–the twists, turns, and plot changes. Finding out the truth can be shocking.
Sexual Assault Awareness and Local Resources: The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
/in CARE Counseling, Domestic Violence/Abuse, Sex, Sexual Trauma /by MarketingI would like to highlight the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization.
Being Mindful and Compassionate in Tough Conversations
/in Ambiguous Loss / Sense of Self, Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Death of a Loved One, Depression, Disordered Eating, Divorce, Domestic Violence/Abuse, Emotional Trauma, Family Counseling, Grief & Loss, LGBTQ+, Long Term Illness, Mental Health, Parenting, Post-Partum & Pre-Partum Depression, Race, Ethnicity & Cultural Identity, Relationship Issues, Sexual Addictions / Pornography, Sexual Function / Dysfunction, Sleep, Social Issues, Substance Use & Addiction, Telehealth, Trauma, Traumatic Loss / Suicide /by MarketingTough conversations often create discomfort and can lead to avoidance. There may be reluctance to speak up due to fear of consequences. What will people think? How do I manage my own anxiety? Consider for a moment that remaining silent during tough conversations also communicates a message. What message do you wish to convey?
Stress + Staying at Home: The Rise of Intimate Partner Violence
/in Anxiety, CARE Counseling, Clinician Resources, Couples Counseling, Depression, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence/Abuse, Emotional Trauma, Family Counseling, Mental Health, Physical Trauma, Relationship Issues, Relationships & Self-Care, Self-Care, Sexual Trauma, Trauma, Witnessing Traumatic Experiences / PTSD /by MarketingViolence within intimate relationships is on the rise. Increased stress + staying at home + social isolation has help create a “perfect storm” for violence within the home. Being familiar with the types of abuse that can occur within relationships is an important step to recognize “red flags” to help yourself and/ or others who are experiencing or have experienced abuse during quarantine.
I Don’t Feel Safe at Home : Domestic Abuse + Quarantine
/in COVID-19, Depression + Anxiety, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence/Abuse, Relationships & Self-Care, Trauma /by MarketingIncreased stress with job loss, lack of finances, kids home from school, and social isolation can create an even more volatile home environment for victims and survivors of domestic violence.
