I’ve got news for you. Yes, navigating the world of health insurance when you, or a family member, is physically sick can be difficult. We’ve all either had, or have heard story after story, of declined coverage, lack of options, costs of prescriptions, and on and on. The list of complaints are fairly endless. Well,…
This is about sexual assault, but it’s the same kind of thing we see with child abuse survivors too: Can’t we just believe survivors, or at least conduct really good investigations, without knowing about the neurobiology of stress and trauma? In theory, maybe, but often the ways people report reacting to assaults can be baffling,…
Is this THE reason? I don’t know about that, but the findings in this study correlate with what I’ve seen as an adult: “Yet according to a study published in Evolutionary Psychology, risky play–the kind where someone actually could get hurt–is good for kids. Researchers suggest that the fear kids experience when climbing at great…
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) shared three book recommendations to assist survivors and those who love them keep up their self-care during what can be a very stressful holiday season. Check them out, and let us know what you would recommend for the holidays! https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/library/peace-books-and-you
This is specific to Calgary and to trying to get more resources available there, but it could be said about any place in the world: “Depression is common among those who die by their own hand, but other issues — like marital breakdown, a setback in finances, failing health, or a distinct lack of social…
Jolene’s story of healing is a good one, but her biggest point is this – “Every child in care needs access to a range of specialist support. Meeting emotional and mental health needs must be a priority as soon as children enter the care system – and for as long as support is needed. After…
