Family therapy

CEO Embarks on 3,000-Mile Cross-Country Cycle to End the Cycle of Child Abuse

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Mardi, juillet 27, 2021
Articles, Human behavior, Crimes, Child abuse, Child welfare, Family therapy, Violence against men, Violence against women, Abuse, Sexual abuse, Child sexual abuse, Psychological abuse

All monies donated will be provided to non-profit organizations that focus on child abuse prevention and/or healing the wounds of child abuse.

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  • All monies donated will be provided to non-profit organizations that focus on child abuse prevention and/or healing the wounds of child abuse.
  • "I'm a survivor of child sexual abuse and it left me with deep and painful emotional wounds," says Tim Markison, Founder and CEO of Athalonz.
  • Child abuse includes sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, negligence, domestic violence, and witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event.
  • Interwoven Circles Foundation was created by Tim Markison and the Athalonz team to raise funds and bring awareness to child abuse, especially child sexual abuse.

Experts Predict Child Abuse Reports Will Spike Dramatically This Fall in 'Epidemic after Pandemic'

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Mardi, juillet 6, 2021
Human behavior, Articles, Abuse, Child abuse, Child welfare, Crimes, Family therapy, Child advocacy, Neglect, Childhood

Child advocacy organization, For The Children, with their network of over 20,000 vetted and trained volunteers, is calling on everyday concerned citizens to watch for signs of abuse and neglect, and speak out.

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  • Child advocacy organization, For The Children, with their network of over 20,000 vetted and trained volunteers, is calling on everyday concerned citizens to watch for signs of abuse and neglect, and speak out.
  • "If before COVID-19, five children died a day on average from child abuse, then there is no doubt this already-staggering number increased during the pandemic," says Paul Martin, CEO of For The Children.
  • During the pandemic, when children spent less time around authoritative figures outside the home, reports of child abuse dropped dramatically according to The Washington Post .
  • For The Children implores concerned adults to keep a watchful eye as children emerge this summer and fall.

Anna Svetchnikov, LMFT is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Lundi, juin 7, 2021
Psychotherapy, Family, Family therapy, Relationship counseling

SWAMPSCOTT, Mass., June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Anna Svetchnikov, LMFT, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Executive for her outstanding achievements in marriage, family therapy, and social work.

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  • SWAMPSCOTT, Mass., June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Anna Svetchnikov, LMFT, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Executive for her outstanding achievements in marriage, family therapy, and social work.
  • Devoted to transforming child and family support networks, Anna Svetchnikov, LMFT, is a well-respected licensed marriage and family therapist, social worker, and author.
  • In 2003, she enrolled in the Psychology program at the University of Massachusetts in Boston.
  • Ms. Svetchnikov dedicates this honorable recognition to her mom, Vera, her husband, Michael, and her children, Anthony, Adrian, and Apollo.

Connect America, Watchful Shepherd Fight Child Abuse with PERS Technology

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Lundi, avril 12, 2021
Abuse, Crimes, Human rights abuses, Articles, Child abuse, Child welfare, Family therapy, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Child Abuse & Neglect, Crime, Human behavior

"The shutdowns and isolation resulting from the pandemic have exacerbated these challenges and led to an uptick in child abuse.

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  • "The shutdowns and isolation resulting from the pandemic have exacerbated these challenges and led to an uptick in child abuse.
  • "\nConnect America is helping Watchful Shepherd fulfill its mission by providing the organization with special alert systems comprised of electronic monitors and wrist bands that can be distributed to at-risk families and child victims.
  • "Partnering with Watchful Shepherd on this project has been an honor and we look forward to continuing our relationship.
  • "\nApril was designated National Child Abuse Prevention Month in 1983 to focus attention on child abuse and neglect and recognize the importance of families, communities and prevention services collaborating to safeguard vulnerable children.

The Family Institute at Northwestern University announces new online master's degree in marriage and family therapy and extends partnership with 2U, Inc.

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Jeudi, avril 8, 2021
2U, Lanham, Maryland, Family therapy, Articles, Therapy, Education

This becomes the second online degree offered by The Family Institute in partnership with 2U following the launch of Counseling@Northwestern in 2015.

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  • This becomes the second online degree offered by The Family Institute in partnership with 2U following the launch of Counseling@Northwestern in 2015.
  • "The Family Institute at Northwestern University has a long legacy of delivering a rigorous, engaging training program that equips counselors with the skills and knowledge needed to heal and strengthen their communities," said Jana L. Jones, president and CEO of The Family Institute at Northwestern University.
  • 2U and The Family Institute's expanded partnership is an example of how higher education can help meet society's critical needs.
  • The Family Institute conducts cutting-edge research to better understand mental health issues and treatment, operating two nationally renowned graduate programs through the Center for Applied Psychological and Family Studies at Northwestern University in counseling and marriage and family therapy.

Children's Home Society of NC Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month

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Mercredi, avril 7, 2021
Child abuse in the United States, Articles, Child abuse, Child welfare, Crimes, Family therapy, Childhood, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Crime, Abuse, Protective factor, Child Abuse & Neglect

GREENSBORO, N.C., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Each April Children's Home Society of NC (CHS) recognizesNational Child Abuse Prevention Month to reinforce the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect.

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  • GREENSBORO, N.C., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Each April Children's Home Society of NC (CHS) recognizesNational Child Abuse Prevention Month to reinforce the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect.
  • Last year there were 121,000 investigated reports of abuse and neglect in North Carolina.
  • Protective factors are conditions or attributes of individuals, families, communities, or the larger society that mitigate risk and promote healthy development and wellbeing.
  • Children's Home Society believes in the importance of family, not only in the life of a child but also in the foundation of a community.

Research-Based How-to Guides Help Families Prevent Online and In-Person Child Sexual Abuse

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Jeudi, avril 1, 2021
Child abuse, Child welfare, Crimes, Family therapy, Child sexual abuse, Abuse, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Crime, Articles, Family

SEATTLE, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, ongoing disruptions to children's routines have escalated parents' worries about in-person and online child sexual abuse.

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  • SEATTLE, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, ongoing disruptions to children's routines have escalated parents' worries about in-person and online child sexual abuse.
  • In support of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Committee for Children is launching its fourth annual Hot Chocolate Talk campaign to help families start conversations with their children about personal and digital safety.
  • The free How-to Guides at HotChocolateTalk.org help families normalize safety conversations throughout childhood.
  • With teachers in remote settings no longer able to lead child sexual abuse reporting, the need for families to take action is clear.

Carol A. Larson MSEd, MA, LIMHP, LPC is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Mercredi, mars 31, 2021
Psychotherapy, Articles, Couples therapy, Mental health professionals, Family therapy, Health care, Clinical medicine, School counselor

Carol Larson, LIMHP, LPC, counselor, and owner of Family Life Counseling, offers a variety of counseling approaches, including Individual therapy (for adults and adolescents), Couples therapy, Family therapy, and Giving presentations to community groups.

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  • Carol Larson, LIMHP, LPC, counselor, and owner of Family Life Counseling, offers a variety of counseling approaches, including Individual therapy (for adults and adolescents), Couples therapy, Family therapy, and Giving presentations to community groups.
  • Licensed in the state of Nebraska, Ms. Carol Larson is an independent mental health practitioner and certified professional counselor.
  • She brings years of experience in medical laboratory science and education prior to establishing her practice, Family Life Counseling.
  • In her spare time, Ms. Larson loves sports, photography, playing piano, reading, and traveling to national parks.

IFS Telehealth Collective Launches, Now Accepting Clients for Online Internal Family Systems Therapy Across Six U.S. States

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Vendredi, mars 5, 2021
Articles, Psychotherapy, Mind, Psychology, Internal Family Systems Model, Telehealth, Family therapy, IFS

Dedicated to providing online Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy authentic to the IFS Model, the IFS Telehealth Collective, a group of licensed clinicians, is now accepting clients throughout California, New York, Massachusetts, Florida, Oregon, and Michigan.

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  • Dedicated to providing online Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy authentic to the IFS Model, the IFS Telehealth Collective, a group of licensed clinicians, is now accepting clients throughout California, New York, Massachusetts, Florida, Oregon, and Michigan.
  • "There is so much demand now for IFS therapy and so many under-trained people offering it that I'm very happy to have this resource of the IFS Telehealth Collective," said Richard Schwartz, Ph.D., developer of Internal Family Systems psychotherapy.
  • The IFS Telehealth Collective is more than a referral service, the company's qualified therapists are vetted for their IFS skills and receive ongoing mentorship in their practice of IFS therapy.
  • We formed the IFS Telehealth Collective to address this need through a network of licensed clinicians who are experienced at delivering authentic, compassionate, trauma-informed IFS therapy online.

IFS Telehealth Collective Launches, Now Accepting Clients for Online Internal Family Systems Therapy Across Six U.S. States

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Vendredi, mars 5, 2021
Articles, Psychotherapy, Mind, Psychology, Internal Family Systems Model, Telehealth, Family therapy, IFS

Dedicated to providing online Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy authentic to the IFS Model, the IFS Telehealth Collective, a group of licensed clinicians, is now accepting clients throughout California, New York, Massachusetts, Florida, Oregon, and Michigan.

Key Points: 
  • Dedicated to providing online Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy authentic to the IFS Model, the IFS Telehealth Collective, a group of licensed clinicians, is now accepting clients throughout California, New York, Massachusetts, Florida, Oregon, and Michigan.
  • "There is so much demand now for IFS therapy and so many under-trained people offering it that I'm very happy to have this resource of the IFS Telehealth Collective," said Richard Schwartz, Ph.D., developer of Internal Family Systems psychotherapy.
  • The IFS Telehealth Collective is more than a referral service, the company's qualified therapists are vetted for their IFS skills and receive ongoing mentorship in their practice of IFS therapy.
  • We formed the IFS Telehealth Collective to address this need through a network of licensed clinicians who are experienced at delivering authentic, compassionate, trauma-informed IFS therapy online.