Posts Tagged ‘Abuse’
Navigating Family Court as a Domestic Violence Survivor
Navigating Family Court as a Domestic Violence Survivor in Alberta Navigating the family court as a survivor of domestic violence can be daunting. In Alberta, there are specific laws and…
Read MoreThe Effect of Domestic Violence on Teenagers
Understanding the Impact of Domestic Violence on Teenagers Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects millions of people worldwide, including teenagers. Adolescence is already a time of significant change…
Read MoreDomestic Violence on Children: Breaking the Cycle of Abuse
Understanding the Impact of Domestic Violence on Children: Breaking the Cycle of Hurt Domestic violence affects not just the people directly involved, but also the children who witness it. It…
Read MoreSubstance Abuse and Domestic Violence: Unraveling the Connection
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. This connection further develops the…
Read MoreDomestic Violence and the Workplace: You Could Save Someone
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 adults, work is the place…
Read MoreAre you a victim of Emotional Abuse?
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 forms of abuse, gaining control…
Read MoreLife after abuse: What happens after leaving?
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 leaving an abusive relationship. Although…
Read MoreWhy survivors stay in abusive relationships (and how to help them)
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 most heard phrase by victims…
Read MoreWhat is Elder Abuse? Systematic Mistreatment of Seniors
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 a relationship of family, trust…
Read MoreWhat is Gaslighting: Understanding Manipulation and Abuse
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?”. The reality of what this…
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