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3 Self-Care Stress Release Techniques for Mental Health Month
With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s a perfect time to recognize how important it is to engage in emotional self-care.
Stephen Carter
May 19, 20212 min read
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Create a Positive Health Care Plan During National Women's Health Week
This week is designated as National Women's Health Week by President Biden. This post offers an easy way to enhance wellbeing.
Stephen Carter
May 8, 20213 min read
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Sheltering In Place - Safely
Men (and women) don’t have their usual outlets: work, the gym, the bar or places to hang out and connect with their friends. Men who’ve...
John Freedom
May 3, 20212 min read
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Creating Mental Health - Learn to Pair Comfort with Emotional Distress
Dr. Kristin Miller shares a simple, breath based method for letting go of emotional distress.
Kristin Miller, PhD, Psychologist
May 2, 20212 min read
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Emotional First Aid Series: Cross Crawl Technique
As FREA continues to highlight April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we're sharing a variety of self-care technique videos and PDF...
FREA Finding Recovery & Empowerment from Abuse
Apr 25, 20211 min read
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Emotional First Aid Series: The Butterfly Hug Technique
Originally published April 4, 2018, updated April 6, 2021 Today's Self-Care Technique is The Butterfly Hug. Join in with the video below...
FREA Finding Recovery & Empowerment from Abuse
Apr 6, 20211 min read
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5 Powerful Ways to Let Go of Guilt
Note: You can listen to the companion podcast for this blogpost below. Guilt is a difficult emotion to experience. It can be triggered by...
Stephen Carter
Mar 31, 20213 min read
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Use Picture Perfect Breathing to Calm Mind and Body
If you've experienced one or more traumatic events it’s important to engage in self-care activities including monitoring stress levels...
Stephen Carter
Mar 12, 20212 min read
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Finding Help from Domestic Violence during Covid
As Covid cases continue to increase, domestic violence is on the rise as families are forced together into close quarters without the...
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Jan 27, 20211 min read
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Confronting Domestic Violence Abusers Face to Face - A Restorative Justice Approach
Intimate partner violence / domestic violence is a persistent, global problem that occurs across all socioeconomic levels, all...
Stephen Carter
Jan 19, 20212 min read
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EFT for Domestic Abuse Survivors With Frontline Advocates Carol Wiggins and Kimberly Shears
Are you a survivor of domestic abuse or are you helping one or more survivors? Is domestic violence a cause you care about? If so, I...
Stephen Carter
Nov 19, 20203 min read
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Shy Girl – The Protective Facade Unmasked
Note: Due to the nature of her story and professional standing, the author of this post is choosing to remain anonymous. The video...
Anonymous
Nov 11, 20202 min read
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Love Yourself and Grow Your Self-Esteem
Julie called asking for help. She shared stories of emotional abuse and an array of other challenging situations she wanted help with....
Stephen Carter
Nov 5, 20204 min read
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7 Easy Ways to Create Emotional Resilience and Wellbeing
With October being National Emotional Wellness Month and National Positive Attitude Month, how do these two mindsets contribute to what...
Stephen Carter
Oct 2, 20206 min read
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Teen Dating Violence 101
Teens are slowly — and sometimes not so slowly — dipping their toes into the world of adult concerns. One of those issues is dating and...
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Jul 29, 20206 min read
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Technology, Teens & Domestic Violence
Incidents of domestic violence and intimate partner violence have been increasing due to the lockdowns and social isolation of this...
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Jul 2, 20203 min read
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Are You or a Loved One Dealing With Domestic or Sexual Abuse? The YWCA May Be Able to Help!
If you or a loved one is dealing with intimate partner abuse, one organization you may not have thought of when looking for help is the YWCA
Stephen Carter
Jun 9, 20202 min read
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Interview With Dr. Jed Diamond - Staying Safe From Domestic Violence During Lockdown and Beyond
FREA is here as a resource for anyone and everyone who has experienced or is at risk for abuse. We're seeing indicators that Intimate...
Stephen Carter
May 1, 20202 min read
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Protecting Yourself While Sheltering in Place
With families in lockdown worldwide, there has been a dramatic rise in “intimate terrorism,”. Here are practical tips to stay safe.
John Freedom
Apr 17, 20203 min read
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Sheltering at Home Safely - Taking a Pause to Calm Yourself
I am a psychologist who has spent most my career serving people who have experienced profound abuse. My own childhood was a nightmare of...
Kristin Miller, PhD, Psychologist, DCEP
Apr 14, 20203 min read
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