What happens when a family is in turmoil from domestic violence and a natural disaster hits? An increase in violence In circumstances like these I have not seen any agencies speak up about the increased violence that is likely to happen. If victims do not seek help before a disaster, there is even less help […]
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It is a big deal: It happened to me
The unusual topic of conversation seems to follow me. At business meetings, dinner parties, and coffee dates, people keep talking to me about their childhood abuse. It makes sense: my story of abuse motivates my work, and I don’t stop talking about my mission to end violence in every home {TEDTalk}. Because I share my […]
Men need to become better leaders…and as a man this is terrifying
I am sitting with a bunch of guys in a dressing room at the local hockey arena. Everyone is taking a break from a game of men’s floor hockey, drinking a few beers, and telling tall tales. Then it begins…comments about the wives and women in our lives: “I came home the other day and […]
Fall Virtual Live A Brighter Life Evening Class
We have officially launched our fall LIVE virtual Live a Brighter Life Night Classes, taught by our Director of Education & Training, Amy Jaffe, and some of our certified LABL Trainers. As we near the holiday season, we felt this was a wonderful opportunity to teach you the tools to start practicing your boundaries, and saying […]