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Sharing – How to Talk to Kids About Sexual Abuse
So yes, some of these conversations will be difficult, but believe me, the conversation with your adult kids about the abuse they suffered as children without you knowing about it, will be a lot harder. I’ve had that conversation with my parents in my 20’s. I’m sure they wished they didn’t have to have that.
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Why people are turning to Instagram for therapy and mental health needs – It’s not treatment, but it can be supportive. How You Can Help A Friend in Crisis – “the teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) Action Plan will help you understand how to manage a crisis situation and help a friend when they…
Link – Child abuse may play role in military suicides
“Histories of child abuse are common among military members and may be important to consider when treating their mental health needs, according to a report from Canada. People who join the military are more likely to report being abused as children, and that trauma may be more closely linked to suicide risk than trauma experienced…
Link – Can helplines survive our growing fear of the phone call?
I had not really thought about this until I saw this article from the UK: “For decades, Childline and Samaritans have offered a friendly ear. But how does that work when so many of us would rather text, email or instant message?” Both services are adapting to this by offering text messages and webchat options…
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Interview with Joel Johnson, Tech Blogger and CSA Survivor
Nathan from DadWagon sent me a note today to let me know about an interview they did on the site with Joel Johnson. Joel is a gadget geek, and has worked on such well-known blogs as Gizmodo, and BoingBoing. Recently, he posted on his personal site about having grown up a victim of sexual abuse…
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