Unraveling the Connection Between Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence Substance abuse and domestic violence are two deeply connected problems that often feed off each other….

Domestic Violence and the Workplace: Creating a Culture of Support and Safety In today’s landscape, domestic violence and the workplace are intrinsically linked. For most…

The Shadow Pandemic is worse than ever. Four years after COVID started. The Shadow Pandemic has been devastating for domestic violence in Alberta. As a…

How to Identify Emotional Abuse Emotional abuse is one of the many ways in which abuse might manifest itself. As we have seen with all…

What does life after abuse look like? Life after abuse varies significantly from person to person. It’s a common misconception that everything is fine after…

If you wonder why survivors stay in abusive relationships, this is your guide to understanding and helping them. “Why don’t you leave?” may be the…

What is Elder Abuse? According to the government of Alberta, elder abuse is any intentional or reckless act or willful and negligent disregard, occurring within…

Leaving an abusive relationship safely Leaving an abusive relationship is very hard to do. One of the most common observations by friends and family who…

Gaslighting: Manipulation for Narcissistic Means You have probably heard the term “gaslighting” lately in everyday conversations, and you might be asking yourself “what is gaslighting?”….