Valentine’s Day is often hard for many people out there. But if you grew up with Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) and are also enduring a violent relationship in adulthood, it can be the worst day of the year.
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A Valentine’s Message from Linda Olson, PhD: The Journey through Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV), Domestic Violence and Ending the Cycle
February 14, 2023
Can Children Experience Depression?
January 30, 2023
Written by Shirley Sanguino
Often, we find ourselves wondering, how can a child be depressed?
What could possibly be contributing to their depression at such a young age? As someone who experienced childhood depression, I know it can be pretty
Shirley S.’s story: growing up with Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV)
January 23, 2023
Shirley S. is now a thriving 23 year-old young adult who grew up with childhood domestic violence (CDV).
She shares her story of what she experienced as a child – watching her mother be beaten when she was only 6
What everyone should know about domestic violence (DV)
January 16, 2023
There is so much to understand and things to know about domestic violence (DV).
It impacts the health and well-being of those families involved, but also has an impact on communities and society. Research is conducted regularly on DV, and
How to Help a Child Living With Domestic Violence (DV)
January 6, 2023
In the United States, 1 in 15 children are exposed to domestic violence (DV) each year, and 90% of these children witness the violence that occurs in their homes. These are daunting statistics. Perhaps you know of and want to
What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?
December 30, 2022
The term “Adverse Childhood Experiences” comes from the CDC-Kaiser Permanente Study conducted in 1995-1997. It originally began in an obesity clinic. As the study grew, it started to uncover links between childhood trauma, chronic disease, and mental health issues.
It
How does domestic violence impact children?
December 11, 2022
In homes with domestic violence, children are negatively impacted at all stages of their development in the key areas of life: physical, mental, behavioral, and relational.
Trauma from childhood adversities including domestic violence can impact children’s bodies as well as
What is Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV)?
December 5, 2022
At its heart, Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) occurs when a person grows up living in a home with domestic violence.
Domestic violence is violence between parents or violence towards a parent — perhaps from a stepparent or significant other. The
Celebrity Spotlight: Halle Berry Grew up with Domestic Violence
March 25, 2022
Throughout March, which is Women’s History Month – we highlighted strong and remarkable women who faced Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) growing up. The award-winning actress Halle Berry requires no introduction. But most people may not know that Halle Berry grew
The impact of co-occurring adversities: Childhood Domestic Violence and Substance abuse
February 25, 2022
There isn’t a great deal of research that deep-dives into the impact of growing up with Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) when there is also another major adversity or multiple other adversities, like substance abuse or child abuse
There isn’t a
