Introducing Trauma-Informed Classrooms
By Amanda Kippert In the past, the “unruly” kids causing disruptions in class might have been sent to a time-out....
Kids Caught in the Crossfire
By Stephanie Thurrott When children live in households where domestic violence occurs, they face an increased likelihood of physical harm...
Refugee Children & Intimate Partner Violence: Part II
By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD Children suffer when they witness conflict and violence, especially when it involves their parents. The...
Refugee Children & Intimate Partner Violence: Part I
By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD Children suffer when they witness conflict and violence, especially when it involves their parents. The...
Does PTSD Look Different in Adults and Children?
By Amanda Kippert After living through, experiencing firsthand or just witnessing abuse, both adults and children are susceptible to posttraumatic...
Are Abusers Narcissists, Psychopaths or Sociopaths?
By Amanda Kippert When describing an abusive partner, the terms narcissist, psychopath and sociopath often get thrown around. But what...
Postpartum Depression Linked to Domestic Violence
By Amanda Kippert Postpartum depression, or PPD, is a mental health issue that at least 1 in 7 moms struggle with after...
After Abuse, a High-Priced Divorce Is the Next Trauma
By Amanda Kippert Emily* estimates it cost her between $30,000 and $40,000 to get divorced from her ex-husband, a man...