Five Red Flags
Here at SHALVA, we know that abusive dynamics are not always easy to see. That is why it is important to be proactive when you notice red flags early on…
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Author: Viki Rivkin
Healing From Abuse Through Writing
I’m a therapist here at SHALVA and a poet. I am passionate about creative expression and the potential of writing as a tool for healing. Here are a few exercises…
Calling All Fathers
Domestic violence is a community issue and our whole community needs to be involved to make lasting change – men and women. Father’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to engage…
We’re Angry: Our Takeaways
If you haven’t caught up, 2016 hotel surveillance video was released of Sean “P. Diddy” Combs horrifically beating his then girlfriend, Cassie Ventura (both musicians). In November, Cassie filed a…
Unlocking the Lessons of Passover: How The Four Children Guide Us in Addressing Domestic Abuse
A well-known part of the Passover Seder is the description of The Four Sons/Children. This section reminds us of the Jewish obligation to teach the next generation about this powerful…
The Plagues of Domestic Abuse: 10 Barriers to Leaving an Abusive Relationship
As Jews around the world prepare for their Passover Seder, we are reminded that the Israelites had to choose between living in fear by staying in Egypt OR risking everything…
Walking Alongside Clients on Their Healing Journey
Emma Furman, MSW, recently joined SHALVA as a therapist, and has already become a valuable member of the team. We asked her a few questions so you could get to…
Trailblazing Women: Honoring SHALVA’s Founding Mothers During Women’s History Month
by Naomi Senser, SHALVA President Almost four decades ago, a small group of women made history when they recognized that women in the Jewish community of Chicago were suffering in…
Tips for Talking to Your Teen
Social media may be full of hearts and flowers for Valentine’s Day, but February is also Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). If you are concerned that your teen is…
What is Financial Abuse?
Financial abuse (also called economic abuse) occurs when one partner in a relationship controls access to money or information about finances. Perpetrators often use money as a tool to exert…