Who do you think of first when you hear the term post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Do most people think of a combat soldier, the war-hardened veteran? Or do they think of a child that is growing up with domestic
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Sidney C’s Story: Growing Up With Childhood Domestic Violence
June 20, 2023
Sidney Cooper is a young woman who has seen enough anger and violence for a lifetime.
She grew up with Childhood Domestic Violence.
At its heart, Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) occurs when a person grows up living in a
8 Signs a Child is Living With Domestic Violence at Home
June 14, 2023
Did you know about one in seven children grow up living with domestic violence in their homes?
Fortunately, research suggests that if these children have a caring adult in their lives, they are much more likely to
The Hidden Cause of Many Behavioral Disorders in Children
June 5, 2023
Do you know a child who exhibits a behavioral disorder, such as anxiety, depression, aggression, or social withdrawal?
Researchers have found that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are the root of many behavioral disorders, but there’s one ACE that many people
Women’s Health Month & Mother’s Day: How Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) can impact you and your child’s health
May 13, 2023
May is Women’s Health Month and this weekend is Mother’s Day. The wish is that everyone enjoys time with their moms, or celebrates them in memory. Yet, many women, who grew up with Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV), or experience domestic
5 Mental Health Tips for People Who Grew Up With Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV)
May 3, 2023
Did you grow up in a home with domestic violence when you were a child? If so, you grew up with Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV). Because May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to discuss how growing up with
4 Facts to Know About Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 14, 2023
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and we want to share some facts you may not know about abuse and childhood trauma.
1. Child abuse and Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) are two different things.When you read the phrase “Childhood
A Valentine’s Message from Linda Olson, PhD: The Journey through Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV), Domestic Violence and Ending the Cycle
February 14, 2023
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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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
