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Supporting Clients Healing from Abuse and Self-Blame

Therapists working with DV Survivors /

Working with clients who have experienced domestic violence (DV) and relationship abuse is both rewarding and deeply challenging. For many survivors, self-blame is a barrier that complicates the healing process. They may internalize the abuse, holding themselves accountable for the harm inflicted by others. For therapists, guiding someone through this emotional terrain requires patience, tools, […]

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Understanding the Cultural and Societal Factors that Impact Domestic Violence Survivors

Therapists working with DV Survivors /

April 16, 2025 Supporting survivors means understanding their world through a deeper lens, where cultural norms, societal pressures, and systemic barriers often intersect with their trauma. Dear Colleague, Working with survivors of domestic violence and relationship abuse is not a one-size-fits-all practice. Each individual carries not only their experiences of abuse but also the cultural

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Why ‘Just Get Over It’ Is the Worst Advice for Survivors

Therapists working with DV Survivors /

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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Why the Fear of Starting Over Holds Survivors Back—and How to Overcome It

Therapists working with DV Survivors /

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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Strength in Survivors: Empowering Healing and Resilience

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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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