It’s human nature to understand extremes. It’s easy to talk about healthy relationships, especially this month when messages of love are seemingly everywhere (especially in the form of heart-shaped candy).…
When someone lovingly gives their partner a bouquet of roses, it’s a nice gesture. But if they repeatedly send a bouquet of roses with an intimidating note, it’s stalking. …
A Message from Naomi Senser, SHALVA Board President On behalf of the SHALVA Board of Directors, I want to wish you a very happy and healthy 2023. This year will…
Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? Many of us set the same New Year’s resolutions every single year, like quitting social media or cutting sugar from our diet,…
Pam Stern Braun, Quality Improvement Manager at SHALVA, and Debra Natenshon of DBN & Associates recently presented at the CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement) Conference at the University of Illinois School…
“I started to doubt if what I was feeling was real or just in my head.” Does your partner say things that make you wonder if you are going crazy?…
The story of Chanukah is the story of resilience. The Greeks tried to conquer the Jewish people by destroying the temple, but the Macabees found a way to light the…
by Scott Tzinberg, Principal, Law Offices of Scott Tzinberg On September 6, 2022, the Cook County Domestic Violence Division expanded its availability in which one can request an emergency civil…
Ups and downs are a normal part of any relationship and how you handle disagreements can tell you a lot about your relationship. Ask yourself these questions: Who starts the…
As we approach the end of November, most thoughts turn to Thanksgiving, the best way to make a turkey and Aunt Marilyn’s best stuffing recipe. When I was asked to…