What is Love Bombing?
How confusing that we put two quite opposite words together to describe the beginning of a relationship? Confusion is exactly how a person who is the target of love bombing…
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Author: Viki Rivkin
What is Love Bombing?
What is Emotional Abuse?
“On any given day, I never know what to expect and no call is ever the same. Some potential clients have an inkling they may be in an abusive relationship…
SHALVA featured in ICADV’s “A New Perspective”
SHALVA is proud to be a member of the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV). Chloé McMurray, Chief Capacity Building Officer, recently interviewed Viki Rivkin, Outreach and Education Legal Liaison…
Spiritual Abuse and its Hidden Realities
When we think of abusive relationships, we often envision physical violence, scars, and bruises, or controlling behaviors. There is, however, another insidious method of abuse that remains hidden at the…
Domestic Abuse: Insights from Lundy Bancroft
Domestic abuse is a complex problem that is often misunderstood, leading to survivors feeling trapped and alone. To shed light on this critical issue, SHALVA hosted Lundy Bancroft, a bestselling…
Healing from the Effects of Trauma and Domestic Abuse
Trauma is the imprint left by a traumatic experience on the mind, brain and body. It impacts not only those who are directly affected by it, but also leaves traces…
The Toll of Abuse on Loved Ones
The trauma from an abusive relationship impacts more than one person; it ripples out to family, friends, and the entire community. Even when we don’t know what is happening behind…
I Think My Friend is Being Abused
Preventing domestic abuse is a core value of SHALVA. Our outreach programs empower friends and family to know what to say if they think someone is being abused by their…
Tips for Negotiating with Difficult People
Negotiating with Difficult Parties: Strategies for Working with Narcissists and Those who Abuse was an information-packed presentation juxtaposing sound negotiation practices with traits and characteristics of both narcissists and abusers.…
Answering “Why Do They Stay?”
A Sheitel Macher’s Journey in Empowering Abuse Survivors I have been honored to be the SHALVA Orthodox Outreach Coordinator for close to 9 years. I have also been a Sheitel Macher,…
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