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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,
Understanding The Different Types Of Abuse
Shelter Movers Waterloo Region has launched a new series called “What Is…” to explore different topics and gain a deeper understanding of our community. Our first topic is ‘Different Types
The Benefits of Volunteering
The benefits of volunteering are well known and varied. You may have experienced some of them first hand while volunteering for Shelter Movers! Benefits of volunteering range from increased physical
Violence Against Women: Race Matters
Gender-based violence can affect anyone, regardless of race, age, gender, religion or sexuality. Although most Canadians acknowledge that women are more likely to experience gender based violence (GBV), many might
Shelter Movers Nova Scotia Launches Annapolis Valley Extension
We’re pleased to announce that we’re extending our services to the Annapolis Valley in June 2021! The Nova Scotia chapter of Shelter Movers has been growing rapidly since we launched
Violence Against Women With Disabilities
What you didn’t know – and need to 24% of all women in Canada live with a disability; however they experience nearly half of all violent victimization committed across the
Growing the Team at Shelter Movers Waterloo Region
The Team in Waterloo Since the launch of our chapter in December 2020, we’ve been so fortunate to receive an incredible showing of support from the Waterloo community. This includes