What everyone should know about domestic violence (DV)

What everyone should know about domestic violence (DV)

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 it has its own national...

How to Help a Child Living With Domestic Violence (DV)

How to Help a Child Living With Domestic Violence (DV)

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 help a child living with domestic violence...

What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?

What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?

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?

How does domestic violence impact children?

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...

What is Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV)?

What is Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV)?

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 violence can be...

Featured Social Worker Dr. Linda Olson, CDV and Calmkins

Featured Social Worker Dr. Linda Olson, CDV and Calmkins

Dr. Linda Olson is a psychologist, licensed psychotherapist, and social worker with over 30 years of experience in private practice and an emphasis on treating childhood trauma, focusing on Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV). Dr. Linda Olson is a psychologist, licensed...