If someone in your life is dealing with domestic violence or abuse, they must be dealt with in a sensitive manner that helps them feel supported and understood. Here are some sensible ways to help someone who is a victim of domestic violence: 1. Listen and believe them The most consequentia...
Dogs have also been shown to help people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Service dogs for people with PTSD are trained to perform a range of behaviours, such aswaking their owner when they are experiencing night terrors and providing tactile stimulation during anxiety attacks....
because veterans with PTSD can get startled if they don't know if someone is approaching and benefit if their dogs signal that this is happening. If a veteran starts to have a panic attack, a service dog can nudge its owner to "alert" and ...
can be the case for someone who lives alone or even someone who lives with others but experiences frequent bouts of sadness or loneliness. Pets can help provide connection. They don't have anything on their agenda each day other than to hang out with their people and provide love and fun....
If we are to help our bullied clients, the first thing we need to understand is what exactly is happening when someone is being bullied. Happiness blocked We all have innate needs, and when those needs areblockedfrom completion, we suffer. ...
On this page, we will help you deal with your three types of stress -- those you can eliminate, those you can reduce, and those you can cope with. While the stressors you can eliminate or cope with essentially take care of themselves, it's the stress you need to reduce that causes ...
Help survivors of domestic violence with supportive resources: Where to begin While you can serve as a trusted support system for someone experiencing domestic violence, it can sometimes be necessary to advise them to turn to professional help. This can be a powerful step for many. In fact,...
If a self-centered action you take would seriously piss you off if someone else did it to you, it’s a big indicator something needs to change. Would you be upset if you were playing a video game and someone switched it over to Netflix to watch a movie simply because that’s what ...
Seeking validation from within rather than relying on external approval is another vital step. Spend time understanding what you truly value and align your life with these beliefs. This alignment reinforces your self-esteem because you're living authentically and not according to someone else's expe...
Does he get jealous if that friend spends more time with someone else they’re close to – perhaps their spouse or another ‘close friend’? Does your husband become irritable if he is unable to meet/spend time with this friend? Is that friend the one he shares the kind of emotional int...