Crisis Support

All of us are faced with disagreements and arguments at some point in our lives. People have different views and beliefs which makes it impossible to live without the occasional spat. Most people believe that they are in the “right”…
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Child abuse victims, both during the abuse as well as for a lifetime afterwards, are bearing wounds and scars that the rest of society may have great difficulty understanding. This can make it very hard to develop healthy relationships with…
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Therapy is not for everyone.  For those in grieving though, a therapist almost always is helpful.  This is because the purpose of most therapy is to help individuals cope with common stresses of life, but grief therapy is designed to directly…
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Many abuse survivors will often seek therapy to help them deal with the aftermath of what has happened to them. One of the ways that an abuse survivor can benefit from therapy is helping them see what the actual problem…
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Olden times to Modern day a tribute of flowers has been accepted by so many for such different reasons throughout the world, a message of thanks, a symbol of love, an apology needed to be expressed or for a sad…
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Cope With Your Most Traumatic Moments with EMDR If your life has been altered by a traumatic event, or if you suffer from certain disabilities that can’t be traced back to specific physical issues then EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and…
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Children all around the globe witness domestic violence on a regular basis, and it is the primary source of injury to women in the United States. Domestic violence doesn’t only effect its victims and the children who witness it, but…
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I have as very precious keepsakes some final gifts that were given in memory after the deaths of my two children. So often people do not know what to say, but mementos that are given can last a lifetime. Besides…
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Sexual Harassment as a Global Concern Sexual harassment on the internet is a growing concern for people, all around the globe. This is particularly true with regard to the younger generation, who may not be aware of the extent, or…
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Is your single parent dating? Do they have a special caregiver? Is their health in serious decline? For the ever growing population of single parents, “growing old gracefully” has taken on a whole new meaning.  Your parent’s have forged a…
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Physical abuse is devastating to experience. It plays with your mind and damages the body. Many times the wounds heal, but the scars, both seen and unseen are permanent. The person being abused struggles with the paradox that love must…
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Individuals involved in bullying – both the victim and the tormentor – are harmed by the behavior.  Recent studies have indicated that those who bully or are bullied in one situation are likely to repeat the pattern in another.  Whether…
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Having a friend that you know is in an abusive relationship and wanting to help your friend overcome the abuse can be a challenging experience. One of the best things you can do to help that person, is to listen….
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You often hear the shouts and screams on radio and television and read in the newspapers about domestic violence against women, usually but not exclusively perpetrated by their male partners and cry shame loudly at the offenders. Although largely hidden and not easily…
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The first thing you should do, is to realize you are a victim and it is not your fault. When you share your experiences and talk openly about what has happened to you to professionals that are trained to handle…
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At some point in most of our lives, we will either become a victim or know a victim of domestic violence.  Knowing the signs to watch for can help us to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe from the…
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Feeling financially insecure is just one of the many things that can cause a woman to feel trapped into staying in an abusive relationship.  More often than not, the abuser is in charge of all the finances, making it impossible for her to have…
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Historically, abuse and sexual assault have been reserved for the women of the world, at least in the minds of society. These were crimes against females in the minds of most people and because of this, we have ended up…
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Are individuals who have psychopathic traits more likely to be domestic abusers, are they a different type of abuser, and how might all this impact treatment? Here’s a summery of new research into the connection between antisocial personality traits and…
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Helping a friend to leave an abusive spouse is not easy for a number of reasons. Some victims may feel scared of leaving or have other reasons stopping them from leaving and urging them to leave against their choice can…
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The legal definition of domestic violence differs slightly from state to state. Normally, organizations that provide services to victims of domestic violence use a broader definition of domestic violence and usually are able to assist all persons who have suffered…
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People enter into a marriage believing in love ever after and with a promise to be there for each other, for better or for worse. In the beginning, things always seem happy and rosy. But it does not take time…
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Being a survivor of domestic violence as well as an advocate, I find a lot of times that many people do not know what exactly domestic violence is. I use to be one of those people that did not really…
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Abusive relationships are complex creatures. The point of abuse is control, whether that is through physical force, emotional/psychological terrorism, sexual control, or any of the myriads of abuses that are tremendously prevalent in our society. Often, the victim strongly yearns…
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Without a doubt, it is much easier to stay in an abusive relationship than to leave. To leave your abuser would mean that you might have to sneak out in the night, or when he is gone to work. You…
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Grief comes in many guises. Every individual reacts differently to it, though there are set patterns which appear to relate to the process of grief. These can be easily recognized, and a person who is grieving for the first time…
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Far too often, women stay with men who abuse them.  The abuse may be emotional, verbal or even physical, but still they remain.  Their reasons for staying can vary, but many of them stay because they don’t know how to…
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When entering in to a relationship, no-one expects it to end badly. Despite this, abuse in our closest relationships has become a serious social issue. The most diffiucult part of being a victim of abuse is often facing the reality…
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“Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother.” But what if your father and mother didn’t honor you? What if instead of loving and honoring you they physically, sexually and emotionally abused you? What if you were scared every day of your…
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The loss of life of a loved one is the most difficult hurdle to even approach, let alone to get over. If death is sudden, the shock alone takes awhile to penetrate the being of the survivors and their friends….
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