For those that faced violence in their childhood, called childhood domestic violence (CDV), being grateful and finding reasons for gratitude in day-to-day life can be very hard.
Gratitude can be hard to come by for all of us at
For those that faced violence in their childhood, called childhood domestic violence (CDV), being grateful and finding reasons for gratitude in day-to-day life can be very hard.
Gratitude can be hard to come by for all of us at
Did you know that childhood domestic violence can serve as the single best predictor of domestic violence, and can lead to the risk of suicide attempts?
Childhood domestic violence (CDV) is the least known Adverse childhood experience
Jolene Dames is our most recent CDV Champion. As a child, she found a creative outlet to escape her harsh realities and traumas from living in a home with domestic violence, art. Although she may not
You have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). But do you feel that the source of your disorder has been fully uncovered?
During this back-to-school season, we have been focusing on addressing childhood adversities, as well as
By Shirley Sanguino
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.
In homes with domestic violence, children are negatively
By Shirley Sanguino
Indeed, we all remember March of 2020, when coronavirus, COVID-19 brought the world into a complete lockdown. It caused daily activities such as school and work to become remote. It also required everyone to create
Diane Sammett grew up in a home with violence. Although she was not the recipient of it, her mother was, she understands now that living and seeing the violence has changed her life. When you grow up living with
Researchers have identified ten Adverse Childhood Experiences, known as ACEs. These are linked to childhood trauma, chronic illness, mental health problems, and other challenges that can impact a child’s entire life. Some of these ACEs include physical abuse,
Why do children that grow up with Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) develop the feeling of toxic shame?
Children who grow up with domestic violence (DV) often feel guilt and worse, shame. They grow up to have and
By Shirley Sanguino
Ever wondered why there are children who display a calm demeanor and others who exhibit more aggression?
If so, have you taken the time to think of what has led this child to become this