Taking Care of You
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Stop a Flashback in Its Tracks
Grounding techniques can bring you back to the present | It can happen in an instant. A scene on television, a couple fighting or a whiff of cologne is all it takes to... read more
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Online Virtual Therapy
We try out two Internet therapy sites to see if they really do have healing powers | Talking through trauma with a therapist is something survivors of domestic viol... read more
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You Can Stop Apologizing Now
What it means when you can't stop saying ‘I’m sorry’ after escaping abuse | Heartfelt apologies can go a long way. “I’m sorry what I said hurt your feelings.” ... read more
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Break the Silence
A survivor’s retreat in San Diego helps women begin their healing journey | “But no one believes me.” “I can’t make the nightmares stop.” “Will I ever b... read more
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When the Work Is Too Much
5 ways to avoid burnout when you advocate for domestic violence survivors | Jessica Teperow, director of prevention programs for the Massachusetts-based organization R... read more
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Building Resilience After Trauma: Lessons from Chile
Inspiration for those feeling burdened by the life's mishaps | Picture that you live in a little coastal village in Chile. Maybe you fish or sell homemade empanad... read more
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10 Ways You Can Help Prevent Domestic Violence Locally
Want to do something to help, but not sure what? Start here. | More than one-third of women and one in 12 men have experienced intimate partner violence in thei... read more
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5 Stages of Recovery After a Breakup
Emotional healing will come, but it’s a process | The reasons people stay in an obviously unhealthy relationship are as varied as the relationships themselves. They... read more
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When Domestic Violence Takes a Toll on the Helpers
Understanding vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue in support persons | We can all feel a sense of information overload sometimes. Our emotional psyches can only... read more
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When the Feelings Rush Back
Triggers domestic violence survivors face, and how to get through them | A survivor might be able to escape a violent partner. But they may experience traumatic ... read more
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When Survivors Self-Injure to Cope
How to put an end to the practice commonly known as cutting | You’ve probably heard of a practice called cutting. But you may think it’s something teenage girls eng... read more
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Domestic Violence Survivors at Higher Risk for Suicide
Watch for these warning signs | Multiple studies have found that domestic violence survivors have higher-than-average rates of suicidal thoughts, with as many as 23... read more
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Ask Amanda: Staying Positive During Abuse
When your world is negative, how not to give up | Q: How can a woman, still with an abusive partner, stay positive in a world of negativity and not give up? – Darleen ... read more
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Why Some Survivors Minimize Their Abuse
When this coping mechanism can be a good thing | As an abuse survivor, have you ever said to yourself or someone else: “It’s really not that bad,” “He’s never ac... read more
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6 Ways to Get Away for Cheap
Tips for taking a vacation on a budget | There’s nothing like getting out of town for a few days to clear your mind and just let go of any stressors back home. Taking... read more
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