Domestic Violence and the Workplace: You Could Save Someone
Domestic Violence and the Workplace: Creating a Culture of Support and Safety In today’s landscape, domestic violence and the workplace are intrinsically linked. For most adults, work is the place…
Read MoreThe “Shadow Pandemic” Is Not Over
The Shadow Pandemic is worse than ever. Four years after COVID started. The Shadow Pandemic has been devastating for domestic violence in Alberta. As a proud member of the Alberta…
Read MoreAre you a victim of Emotional Abuse?
How to Identify Emotional Abuse Emotional abuse is one of the many ways in which abuse might manifest itself. As we have seen with all forms of abuse, gaining control…
Read MoreLife after abuse: What happens after leaving?
What does life after abuse look like? Life after abuse varies significantly from person to person. It’s a common misconception that everything is fine after leaving an abusive relationship. Although…
Read MoreWhy survivors stay in abusive relationships (and how to help them)
If you wonder why survivors stay in abusive relationships, this is your guide to understanding and helping them. “Why don’t you leave?” may be the most heard phrase by victims…
Read MoreWhat is Elder Abuse? Systematic Mistreatment of Seniors
What is Elder Abuse? According to the government of Alberta, elder abuse is any intentional or reckless act or willful and negligent disregard, occurring within a relationship of family, trust…
Read MoreLeaving an Abusive Relationship: Planning a Safe Escape
Leaving an abusive relationship safely Leaving an abusive relationship is very hard to do. One of the most common observations by friends and family who find out you are living…
Read MoreWhat is Gaslighting: Understanding Manipulation and Abuse
Gaslighting: Manipulation for Narcissistic Means You have probably heard the term “gaslighting” lately in everyday conversations, and you might be asking yourself “what is gaslighting?”. The reality of what this…
Read MoreThe Cycle of Abuse: How Violence Becomes Reoccurring
The Cycle of Abuse: The 4 stages of violence Domestic violence manifests in different ways In the 1970s, psychologist Lenore E. Walker first documented the four main stages in which…
Read MoreA Tragic Tale of Domestic Violence: Calgary School Incident Claims Lives of Estranged Couple
On January 16 morning, a tragic incident unfolded at John Costello Catholic School in Calgary. A woman, currently unidentified to protect her family’s privacy, was found dead with apparent stab…
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