Love shouldn’t hurt-ever
- Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever
- Monday, 04 March 2024 12:41
Having a Bad Day?
by Teresia Smith
Bad days. We all have them. You may lock your keys in your car, step in a puddle, your hair just won’t cooperate, the kids are fighting on the way to school, you realize you forget something at home as you pull into work, you realize you have on two different shoes as you walk into an important meeting …. the list of possibilities is endless. For someone trying to overcome a traumatic experience, the simple bad day is magnified and we just want to crawl back into bed, pull the covers up and forget life for a while. But realistically, we all have to press on. But what can we do to find some peace and be able to cope with the days where problems seem to multiply and stuff seems not to make sense anymore? Here are a few ideas:
Love shouldn’t hurt-ever
- Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever
- Tuesday, 27 February 2024 13:45
Dating Violence
by Teresia Smith
While most dating relationships established during the teenage years don’t last forever, they can often be looked back on with fond memories. But, according to the American Psychological Association (APA) more than 10 percent of high school students experience physical, verbal or emotional abuse in a dating relationship. This abuse puts the teens at risk of inflicted trauma, shame or psychological distress that can last into adulthood.
Love shouldn’t hurt-ever
- Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever
- Tuesday, 20 February 2024 09:12
by Christina Hays
Every February recognizes Teen Dating Violence Awareness! 1 in 3 teens report abuse in dating relationships. This just represents those who are willing and able to report. Most teens choose to tell a friend instead of a parent, teacher, or counselor. This is why we stress the importance of bystander intervention. If you see or hear something potentially dangerous, please report it to a trusted adult.
Love shouldn’t hurt-ever
- Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever
- Tuesday, 13 February 2024 09:56
Season of Love
by Teresia Smith
It’s the month we celebrate Valentine’s Day and it can be a painful and uncomfortable time for many. Women especially feel a lot of pressure to be in a relationship during this season. Much of that comes from believing that they are not socially acceptable if they are not in a romantic relationship.
Love shouldn’t hurt-ever
- Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever
- Tuesday, 06 February 2024 07:46
Building Positive
Self-Esteem
by Teresia Smith
Many people, especially teens, live their whole life fearful of others’ view of them. Will they like you? Will they laugh at you? Will they make fun of you? Will you fit in? Will their opinion of you change depending on what they know about you?
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