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.…
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,…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Mental health is just as important as physical health. You wouldn’t skip brushing your teeth, so don’t skip these brain boosters from our SHALVA…
It is difficult to believe that someone you love would purposefully try to control, manipulate, and perhaps even hurt you. It is easier to believe you are codependent, that you…
Studies show that survivors of domestic abuse experience additional health problems beyond the physical injuries they may endure from abuse, such as arthritis; asthma; stroke; high cholesterol; heart attack; heart…
Liza* made the difficult yet brave decision to leave her marriage. The divorce dragged on for years in court as they battled over parenting time, even though Liza was responsible…
When Tracy sought help from SHALVA, she was already divorced. She was on her path to freedom, but was still experiencing extreme emotional and technological abuse. Her ex-husband tracked her…
No relationship is without problems, but when there seems to be more bad moments than good, then you could be in a toxic relationship. What is a toxic relationship? A…
Purim is a holiday full of noisy parties, a celebratory time when we dress in masks and costumes. At SHALVA, we see clients who wear a mask year-round, hiding their…
Want to build a stronger connection and an open line of communication with your child for the future? Here are five ways to start during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month…