Crisis Support

Helping a homeless friend can be the ultimate test of true friendship. The truth is; it’s rather easy to be friends when an individual is happy, healthy, and economically stable. It can be quite another story when a crisis or other significant problem comes…
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Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the number one cause of long-term disability in the United States. There are two main types of Stroke. The most common one is Ischemic where the brain cells are deprived of…
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Abusive individuals often make excuses to justify their abuse and make it look like the victim is solely to blame. Many victims end up believing this and hold themselves responsible while the abuser can continue abusing them. In order to…
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Acclimating one’s family to include a family member who has suffered a stroke can be challenging. With patience and understanding the quality of life of a stroke survivor may be enhanced when the whole family is involved with the survivor’s…
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Stroke survivors can face a variety of physical and mental impairments that affect their daily lives and can create stresses for family members and caregivers. Family and friends may be faced with a loved one’s paralysis or spasticity, memory problems,…
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Living with a stroke survivor and acclimating the rest of family is a matter of everyone in the family becoming supportive, and understanding and for everyone to help out. Love and patience are the key components at this time of…
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It is not always easy to know what to do when a friend is homeless, or facing homelessness in the near future. As a friend, you feel the need to help in any way possible and that is just part…
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If you are living with a stroke survivor, the most important thing you can do is praise and encourage whatever your loved one is able to do each day. Sitting up on one’s own is an accomplishment. Saying a word…
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When a loved one becomes terminally ill, it can feel like someone knocked the air out of you. It is a confusing time of grief, responsibility and care. One of the worst things you can do is isolate yourself from…
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This is a strange question to even begin with. Are some rape victims irresponsible? The real question behind this, and the ones that everyone is answering is, if a person gets raped, is it the victims fault?  As someone who has been…
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In the cycle of life, death comes to all. Going through such an experience is crushing because one feels so helpless. Emotions can be overwhelming and sometimes a person is not sure what to do, or what to say. Under…
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Patience and a willingness to learn are the keys to acclimating yourself and the rest of your family to living with a stroke survivor. Stroke survivors and their families can feel overwhelmed by the challenges they face, but knowing the…
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It’s very easy when someone is bereaved to want to take over and try to relieve their distress. While this is a kind thought, in practice it might be the wrong thing to do. Guidelines to helping a grieving person…
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Sadly, stalking is quite common. Despite this being a crime, it is not enough to deter people from doing it. People stalk other people when they have an obsession which builds up into a possessive attitude. Possessive people do nothing…
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Sooner or later, grief strikes everyone.  Grief is the “sharp sorrow” resulting from a significant loss according to the Random House Dictionary.  In other words, it is a painful emotional response.  It is natural and normal to want to assist…
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There is an estimated 1,100 college students who commit suicide each year. There is no research on WHY this is happening. At George Washington University, in the spring of 2006, a young man who was on the honor roll, sought…
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Unfortunately, you cannot say that one option is better than the other. When debating on having an abortion or giving up the child for adoption, there are a bunch of factors and variables to think about. The situation and circumstances…
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The long-term effects of a stroke can be life-altering not only for the survivors, but for their loved ones as well. Depending on the severity of the stroke, some family members may find themselves taking on the unexpected role of…
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Coping with a stroke is difficult, both for the survivor and their family. The effects of a stroke can alter a survivor’s physical, mental, and emotional condition. These changes can be frustrating for families. Families should be mindful that while…
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Coping with the death of a loved one or friend can be traumatic for an adult; it can be equally, if not more, traumatic for a teenager attempting to manage the tide of emotions and thoughts that can come flooding…
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Parents are the first line of defence against paedophiles although paranoia is something to be avoided. Although there is an obvious need for caution, no parent should deny their children the freedom that is conducive to a good childhood. There…
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It is always difficult to lose a loved one, especially a grandparent. The death of a grandparent can be devastating, particularly for someone who has had a good relationship with him or her. Many grandparents grow very close to their…
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Fearing death keeps people alive.  Nevertheless, an unhealthy fear of death takes away precious moments of living.  Varying cultures have different ideas, concerns, and traditions about death.  Overcoming fears about death requires that people do not dwell on past failures…
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While domestic violence against men exists, not all male victims come forward for help. The social stigma attached to being a male victim of domestic violence can make some men nervous. Other men may simply not realise that they are…
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Abuse comes in two forms: mental and physical. Abuse is very ugly business that most people do not want to talk about with anyone. In some instances, a person may not actually realize they are being abused by someone they…
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When nothing you can say will really help, be still. The unsmiling, obviously haggard and inwardly exhausted police officer or paramedic faces the spouse of the deceased and says, “I’m sorry for your loss.” We have all heard it thousands…
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At the time of loss, it seems as though there is nothing on earth more important than this very moment for the grieving individuals. Almost as if the world has stopped spinning; and for the person experiencing the loss, that…
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Funerals are events that are somber for the ones who lose a loved one and there are events that can certainly cause grieving and more. It is extremely important for a family member or a friend to know what is appropriate…
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Often people are faced with having to express condolences, but simply do not know how to express themselves. It’s a very hard situation for anyone to face. Death is uncomfortable. No-one is ever prepared. So how do you express condolences…
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Being stalked can be a traumatic time for anyone, however there is increasing concern that it is happening more often than me think. Having been stalked in the early months of this year myself by a former friend, the first…
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