Gray Rocking and Bread Crumbing: Tools Survivors Need to Know

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Understanding manipulation tactics is key to helping survivors stay empowered and safe in their abusive relationship. Dear Colleague, Two concepts every survivor — and provider — needs to understand are gray rocking and bread crumbing. When survivors know what to expect, they can protect their energy, set stronger boundaries, and move forward more confidently. Helping […]

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Breaking the Cycle: Empowering Survivors Toward Freedom

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The true goal isn’t just surviving abuse — it’s building a life beyond it. Dear Colleague, When we support survivors, we aren’t just helping them leave an abusive relationship . We are helping them reconnect to themselves. And we are helping them break the cycle for good. By focusing on empowerment over rescue, we help

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Don’t Take The Bait: Empowering Survivors to Reclaim Their Strength

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Some of the most profound shifts for survivors begin with giving themselves permission to choose their own response – taking back their power. Dear Colleague, Abusers often twist words, incite arguments, and create emotional traps designed to keep survivors entangled. Engaging in these conversations is often futile and draining. Teaching survivors the empowering skill of

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Survivor Voices: This April, We Rise Together

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There’s something powerful about knowing you’re not alone — and this month, survivors around the world are rising together. Dear Survivor, April holds deep meaning in our community — it’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and next week, we honor Denim Day — a movement that began as a protest against victim-blaming and has since become

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3 Simple (But Effective) Pieces of Advice I’d Give Anyone Starting in Trauma Therapy with Survivors of Domestic Violence and Relationship Abuse

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I have been working in trauma-focused therapy for survivors of domestic violence and relationship abuse for many years. These are the 3 simple (but effective) pieces of advice I’d give anyone starting out (or who wants to get started): Advice #1: Understand that staying in an abusive relationship can be a safety decision. One of

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Survivor’s Strength: Recognizing, Healing, and Rising

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Your courage to seek understanding and healing is the very heart of strength. Dear Survivor, We see your bravery. Whether you’ve quietly endured pain for days or years, or you’re supporting someone through their healing, your presence here speaks volumes. It’s a testament to the strength it takes to face life’s hardest battles. Today, we’re

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Understanding the Cultural and Societal Factors that Impact Domestic Violence Survivors

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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

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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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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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