When we hear about situations like the Jerry Sandusky case at Penn State, the Miramonte Elementary School scandal in Los Angeles, or reports of a child being sexually abused in our own communities, the natural response is to ask “what
Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease
Can Alzheimer’s and dementia be prevented? Alzheimer’s Disease is one of the biggest concerns many of us have as we get older. The thought of developing the disease can be a frightening prospect, especially if you’ve witnessed a loved one
The FYI’s Bullying Prevention Lecture – ISCV – Charlottesville, VA
How to Protect Your Child From Sexual Abuse
Recently, a good friend of mine shared a Facebook post by one of her friends, who happens to be a pediatrician. The post was on something that should be of interest to ALL parents: child sexual abuse; specifically, when it happens, where
Breaking the Pursue-Withdraw Pattern
The pursue-withdraw pattern is an extremely common cause of divorce. If left unresolved, it will continue into a second marriage and subsequent intimate relationships. As Dr. Gottman explains in Why Marriages Succeed or Fail, “This classical marital impasse is all too
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
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A New Reality – Responding to Suicide in the Muslim Community
By Ayan Nur and Mariam Kandil “Abdullah* had been asking for help, but we didn’t get it . . . He was a nice kid. Always polite and respectful — the kind of kid every parent dreamed of. But he
The connection between chronic pain and suicide
Spine injuries can lead to chronic pain, which in turn may cause feelings of depression, anxiety, and hopelessness. Sadly, some people who experience these debilitating emotions admit their desire to end their own lives. Where to turn if you are
Youth Violence Prevention (infographic)
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Islamophobia: Psychologists are studying the impact of anti-Muslim sentiment
Islamophobia Psychologists are studying the impact of anti-Muslim sentiment and exploring ways to prevent it By Rebecca A. Clay | April 2017, Vol 48, No. 4 |Print version: page 34 When President Donald Trump first tried to stop citizens from