April 16, 2025 Some days feel impossibly heavy, but even on those days, small steps toward healing can ignite hope. Dear Survivor, Healing from domestic violence or relationship abuse is not linear. It’s a path filled with highs and lows, strength and vulnerability. On the hardest days, it might feel like you’re stuck in place, […]
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April 15, 2025 The words we use as therapists can either be a bridge to healing or a barrier to trust. Dear Colleague, Every survivor we work with carries a unique story, filled with pain, resilience, and courage. Yet, as professionals, we know how even well-meaning statements can create harm if they’re not guided by
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April 14, 2025 If you’re anything like me, you start with research. Before exploring deep therapeutic work, I wanted to understand what I was going through. I read anything I could get my hands on, desperate to make sense of my experience. Books became my lifeline. I’d identify, highlight, and reread parts I needed to
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April 14, 2025 Fear can cast a long shadow, often keeping survivors from stepping into the light of their new beginning. Dear Colleague, Starting over is one of the most daunting challenges for survivors of domestic violence and relationship abuse. The very thought of leaving the familiarity of a harmful relationship—even one steeped in pain
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April 13, 2025 Healing begins with the small, brave act of choosing to believe in yourself again. What if journaling could be the bridge that helps you rebuild that belief? Dear Survivor, Starting over after experiencing relationship abuse takes incredible courage. Your strength is evident in every step forward, no matter how small it feels.
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April 13, 2025 Resilience is the quiet force that helps survivors rise, even when the odds seem insurmountable. How can we, as therapists, nurture this essential trait in the individuals we support? Dear Colleague, Working with survivors of domestic violence and relationship abuse requires a blend of compassion, knowledge, and unwavering dedication. You see the
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April 11, 2025 Understanding the truth about domestic violence can be the first step toward healing and empowerment. Dear Survivor, The path to healing begins with knowledge and self-compassion. Unfortunately, there are countless myths about domestic violence that do more harm than good, leaving survivors feeling misunderstood or even doubting their own experiences. Today, we’re
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April 11, 2025 Supporting survivors means recognizing the nuanced differences in their healing journeys, especially after narcissistic abuse. Dear Colleague, As therapists who work with survivors of domestic violence and relationship abuse, you know that healing is never a one-size-fits-all process. When it comes to survivors of narcissistic abuse, the trauma leaves unique scars that
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April 10, 2025 Dear Survivors, Where you are right now is exactly where you’re meant to be. Life after experiencing domestic violence or relationship abuse is not measured by a single finish line. It’s a winding, deeply personal path, and every step forward, no matter how small, is monumental. But often, comparison sneaks in, casting
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April 10, 2025 Dear Colleague, Working with survivors of domestic violence and relationship abuse is a profound responsibility. Your ability to guide and support individuals through their healing journeys can transform lives. Healing from trauma is deeply tied to the mindsets survivors develop and the actions they take. By understanding the subtle yet crucial shifts
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