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…
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Category: long term impacts of domestic violence
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…
If not now, when?
Domestic violence happens at all ages. At SHALVA, we have always had a few older clients, but recently more women over 70 have been coming for counseling. #Metoo has been…
The Strength of Love Between Moms and Their Children
This SHALVA article was originally published in 2018 The trauma children experience when witnessing their mothers being abused has been researched many times, but a study conducted by the Canadian…
Connection between health and domestic abuse
Did you know that domestic abuse can make someone seriously ill? There is a growing body of research that confirms domestic violence victims also suffer from a host of long-term…