ACA partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to support the White Ribbon VA campaign, an initiative that calls for the end of sexual harassment, sexual assault and intimate partner violence.
Tag: domestic violence
Intimate partner violence among LGBTQ+ individuals often goes unacknowledged and untreated, despite occurring at rates equal to or greater than those experienced by heterosexual couples.
Psychological abuse is a complex and prevalent issue that can go unnoticed unless clinicians learn to recognize the signs and use appropriate interventions to support clients.
Here are four personality characteristics that make a person more vulnerable to psychological abuse.
Having an adult child who is in an unhealthy relationship can leave parents feeling helpless, but with the support of a counselor, parents can learn to navigate this situation while still maintaining their own well-being.
Understanding that the cycle of abuse can feel like a never-ending roller coaster ride for survivors is the first step in helping clients prepare for the challenges that lie ahead.
Survivors of intimate partner violence experience a range of emotions, but their grief and loss after ending the abusive relationship often go unnoticed and unaddressed.
We have to educate our youth in all things concerning sex, not just the parts that are comfortable to discuss. Then and only then can we begin to end the cycle of teen dating violence and sexual violence.
Clients who have experienced domestic violence need to find safety and validation in the therapeutic relationship, not be pressed to answer questions about why they didn’t leave their abuser.
Technology can play an important role in supporting survivors’ safety, autonomy and empowerment as part of a trauma-informed counseling approach.