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…
This is so very true, and such a struggle for those of us who grew up constantly being criticized, belittled, and abused. “In this case, the words that hurt, the words of abuse, are constant reminders of what others thought of us. Absent of any positive reinforcement, these words may have become hardwired within us….
Kids who have parents who are more involved are less likely to consider suicide. “Parents ask us all the time, ‘What can we do?’” said Keith King, who coordinates the University of Cincinnati’s health promotion and education doctoral program. “Kids need to know that someone’s got their back, and unfortunately, many of them do not….
If you’ve ever thought about writing, either a memoir, a journal or even a blog like mine, this book might interest you. As Psych Central says: Ever since her mother gave her a journal at age ten to help her cope with the suicide of her beloved grandmother, Diana Raab has used writing as a…
