Grounding techniques are valuable tools to help manage symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety disorders, and the effects of trauma or secondary trauma.  When you experience ongoing stress, anxiety, fear, fatigue, or any other symptoms ...

Navigating the complexities of helping someone who is being abused can be challenging. On the other hand, it can be one of the most rewarding experiences you’ve ever encountered. Imagine seeing someone you care about ...

Often, people do not think of ‘unkindness’ as a sign of abuse. But it can be. And it’s crucial to learn not only how to recognize it, but also what steps you can take to ...

When Jenni met her husband, she thought that he was kind and different. But as they got more serious and eventually married, his abusive behavior became more evident and constant—deeply affecting her and their kids.  ...

It can be challenging to grasp the significant impact caused by narcissistic parents. It has longstanding effects that often linger into adulthood, leading to a variety of emotional and mental health challenges that can strain ...

Abuse does not discriminate. It can happen to anyone.  Children, teens, adults and the elderly all can be victims of abuse.  Violence happens in intimate partnerships, parent-child relationships, within the workplace, at church or school, ...