It's That Time of Year.... Again! The holidays are upon us, which could mean a lot of family time for you. Family can bring up a plethora of feelings from sheer joy to immense stress, to anxiety. Let’s take a minute to discuss the latter. Do you ever get completely burnt out from seeing … [Read more...]
Brock Turner, Rape Culture & Parenting
If you are connected to the internet or watch television, you know about Brock Turner --the rapist who viciously assaulted a young woman next to a dumpster. Though convicted, Brock received an egregiously short, 6 month sentence. You’ve also likely read the survivor’s letter and the letter the … [Read more...]
Violence in Relationships
Our current blog series focuses on relationship violence. Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a serious but preventable issue that affects individuals from all walks of life. Women, men and those who identity outside the gender binary are affected. Every cultural group, age group and socioeconomic … [Read more...]
Setting Healthy Boundaries ( 5 Easy Tips!)
Have you noticed that some people just don't seem to understand the concept of personal space? I'm sure you've experienced someone standing a little too close when talking to you, or that person behind you in the grocery store line who keeps inching toward you even though the line hasn't moved at … [Read more...]