Monthly Archives: January 2025
When Pets are Targeted in Domestic Violence
If you live in fear of an abuser, one of your best friends and sources of comfort may be a beloved pet. Pet lovers know that the love of a pet is one of the most companionable and satisfying relationships around—why else would so many people treat their pets as though they are human… Read More »
Emotions During Bankruptcy
There’s no putting a pretty spin on it: going bankrupt—whatever the reason—can be emotionally traumatic. Some have likened it to experiencing a severe physical illness. Despair is just one of the many feelings that may accompany financial duress. Some may be surprised to discover that there are some very positive emotions connected with filing… Read More »
Criminal Charges of Elder Abuse
You may think you’ve seen it all as an employee in a nursing home– patients with all manner of problems come in, and an exhausted staff relies on meager resources because those are the expectations and realities when it comes to the needs of multiple elderly residents. There’s no question that things could be… Read More »
Lethality Assessments Predict Serious Violence for DV Victims
Domestic violence is a serious problem in this country, directly impacting over 30 percent of women and 25 percent of men who have at one time or another suffered violence at the hands of an intimate partner. The domino-effects of domestic violence (DV) mean that the impacts on children and families, as well as… Read More »