The Collaborative Counseling Center

03/23/2021

When people are in an abusive dynamic they often want to avoid showing obvious signs. Often times they already feel helpless, trapped, and attempting to do anything in their power to stop their abuser from being set off again.

It's a very scary place to be.

Many times we have intuitive hits when someone is suffering. When it comes to our close friends or relatives- we will be able to pick up on subtle (or not so subtle) cues when abuse is happening.

It can be difficult to say anything. Especially if your loved one is in denial or feels like they are consistently watching their back.

When you want to help: start the conversation out with kind curiosity and avoid blaming the victim. Make sure you are both in a safe and private space to have this conversation. If the abuser has any hint of you catching on- they might try and stop your communication so keep that in mind as well.

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE

03/22/2021

Definitions of domestic violence recognize that victims can include anyone, regardless of socioeconomic background, education level, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or gender.

Domestic violence was formerly referred to as "wife abuse". However, this term was abandoned when the definition of domestic violence was changed to reflect that wives are not the only ones who can fall victim to domestic violence.

The definition of domestic violence now recognizes that victims can be:

•Spouses
•Sexual/Dating/Intimate partners
•Family members
•Children
•Cohabitants

Many people think that a victim of domestic violence can only obtain a protective order against their spouse. This is actually a myth.

Most states allow victims of abusive cohabitant lovers to obtain protective orders (also referred to as temporary restraining orders or emergency protective orders).

Some states allow victims of abusive adult relatives, roommates, or even non-cohabitating partners to obtain protective orders. The laws in each state are different, so check the most updated laws in your state.

For more information and to learn about how the law protects you:
visit the source of this caption:
www.findlaw.com/family/domestic-violence/what-is-domestic-violence.html

03/17/2021

Many health professionals recognize the weight that chronic pain carries.

There still seems to be a vast misunderstanding in our community circles- making it even harder to deal with chronic pain alone. It's important to have an outlet.

We invite you to google "The 6 Best Chronic Pain Support Groups of 2021" and be pointed to a list by Very Well Mind. There are more people in your shoes that would love to talk to you.

03/16/2021

Chronic pain and mental health directly impact one another. Psychological management seeks to deal with coping with a diagnosis or pain pattern.

If you are able to develop a team to help with your chronic pain- adding a mental health practitioner who has experience with chronic pain can be life-changing.

Source:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3986332/

03/15/2021

https://www.painfreepainrelief.com/chronic-pain-and-mental-health/ #

It’s important for anybody contending with chronic pain and mental health problems to seek professional help. Therapy can greatly improve the patient’s life

03/15/2021

Have you ever lived with chronic pain? Or lived with someone experiencing it?

It's an invisible pain that is one of the hardest human experiences to go through.

Most of the time even medication only offers partial relief. You are in a state of limitations- and all of the emotions that go along with it.

This week we will be covering how much chronic pain has an impact on your mental health. On a clinical level- there are practitioners who specialize in helping people cope with chronic pain or iillness.