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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,
Celebrating three years of meals delivered with Lumentum
April 21st marks the three-year anniversary of Shelter Movers Ottawa’s (SMO) unique partnership with Lumentum. This collaboration united two actors from totally different worlds who share a common purpose: going
Bringing Shelter Movers to Your Community
Shelter Movers Greater Toronto has experienced much growth since 2016. Starting in downtown Toronto, we now have official extensions in York and Peel regions. This allows us to dedicate resources
Shining the spotlight on gender-based and intimate partner violence
Gender-based violence (GBV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) are characterized by stalking, sexual and physical violence and psychological aggression by a current or former partner. These types of abuse don’t
Grace’s Manifesto
Trigger Warning: This post illustrates a specific person’s experiences with gender-based violence. This may be triggering to some readers. My name is Grace. I am a Bsc. Medical Sciences student
Healing the Brain from Stress after Abuse
The brain is the most complex organ in our body. It tries to keep us safe when we’re experiencing trauma, such as Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). But these safety mechanisms
Navigating Valentine’s Day and Intimate Partner Violence
Valentine’s Day conjures up all of the traditional images of love: happy couples, flowers, gifts, and grand gestures. In recent years the marketing of this holiday has answered the call