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Empathy in Action: Principles of Trauma-Informed Care for Survivors
“The first principle of recovery is empowerment of the survivor,” wrote psychiatrist and trauma expert Judith Lewis Herman in 1992. “She must be the author and arbiter of her own recovery.” Three decades later, how many service providers embrace this? Data suggests at least a third of Canadians seeking services — in health care, housing,
Painting With Purpose: Virtual Paint Night
Introducing Painting with Purpose, a virtual paint night hosted by Shelter Movers Waterloo Region on August 19. Enjoy an evening of creativity and socialization while supporting a worthy cause! The
Double Jeopardy: Violence Against Mothers Without Status
Motherhood is both the best job in the world and also one of the most intense, challenging and all-consuming. Parenting, financial planning, and dealing with external societal factors are all
Climate Change and Gender-Based Violence
The heat wave that has scorched Western Canada in recent weeks set all-time Canadian heat records, but the consequences of extreme climate events can be more dangerous than just the
We Need To Talk About Canada Day
*Trigger Warning: This article contains information regarding the treatment of Indigenous peoples in residential schools and mentions information regarding sexual assault* Land Acknowledgement Before reading this article, it is important
Volunteer Spotlight: Daniel
This month, we wanted to talk to you about Daniel. Daniel is currently finishing a Master’s in Public and International Affairs at the University of Montreal. Once the pandemic started,
Volunteer Spotlight: Chai and Jade
Thank you to Chai and Jade, a couple that volunteers their time to support survivors of domestic violence in Nova Scotia! Chai and Jade were introduced to each other while