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When Desperation Calls
Desperation is a familiar feeling for those of us with complex trauma. Our goals can feel impossible and completely out of our control. That feeling of powerlessness has been around a long time and it didn’t disappear in adulthood. But …
We can’t stop sex harassment by firing or incarcerating our way out; we can stop it by using ACEs science
So, Harvey Weinstein has gone to ground, along with Charlie Rose, Matt Lauer, and Kevin Spacey, to name a few, and they’re likely never to work in their chosen fields again. This week, federal Appeals Court Judge Alex Kosinski …
Got Any Fresh Ideas?
President Donald Trump is the manifestation of the dysfunction of the political processes in the United States—a dysfunction born out of the propertied class seeking disproportionate control over government to promote an agenda that favors their interests which is getting …
In Uncertain Times, Stay True to Your Mission
Fear and uncertainty are not new to many families in Los Angeles. For some, there’s the constant uncertainty that comes from living paycheck to paycheck. For others it’s the fear... By Guest Writer This post In Uncertain Times, Stay True …
How to be more socially conscious in 2018
A new year is the ideal time to start making some serious changes in your life. Whether you are interested in giving more back to the local community or charities, or perhaps want to make some changes to your daily …
Shedding Light on Sexual Assault: Healing through the #MeToo Movement
PHOTO BY: DREAMSTIME Accusation of sexual assault and harassment against American film producer, Harvey, Weinstein put the spotlight on sexual abuse in Hollywood. In the post-Weinstein era, other survivors have come forward accusing high-powered men in various industries of …
Physical Research Is Clear on Importance of Childhood Bonding
Our intuition has long been that early life experiences, like genes, are vital and long-lasting. The timelines mandated by the 1997 Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) were based on... By Jim Kenny This post Physical Research Is Clear on …
New Webinar: Financial Infidelity – Divorce-Proofing Your Marriage
Thursday, Jan 12 at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 AM PT This webinar is completely free and registrants will receive a recorded video of the presentation! Register Now! Up to 31% of US adults admit lying to their spouses/partners …
New York Struggles to Meet Federal Mandates on School Transportation for Foster Youth
Danielle DeMaison woke before sunrise one foggy morning last April and loaded her two daughters into her 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. Even though the cornstalk-lined roads around her little hamlet of... By Michael Fitzgerald This post New York Struggles to Meet …