Holidays are a time for joy, laughter, and celebration. They provide a special opportunity to spend time together as a family and to make lasting memories through family traditions. With Halloween approaching, we will be sharing reasons why family traditions
#FindHelpFriday: YWCA High Point
The YWCA of High Point is a versatile organization with something for everyone. From art and cooking classes to structured after-school programs, people in the Greensboro-High Point community are guaranteed to find something that peaks their interest. YWCAHP partners
Dignity, Respect, and Love
When someone you care about is being abused, there are many practical ways you can provide support. As we’ve discussed in the previous blogs in this series, these ways may include asking them what help they need, helping them to
Promote Safety
What can you do to help someone in an abusive relationship become more safe? As we’ve discussed in the first 3 blogs in this series, important considerations in answering this question for a person in your life are: #1: Avoid
April 9th & 10th, 2019: Family Village Resource Fairs
Know Your Limits
When helping someone you care about who’s in an abusive relationship, it’s important to know, honor, and protect your own limits–including your emotions, knowledge, and physical safety. In today’s post, we will explore each of these and suggest strategies for
Ask How You Can Help
Although it may sound simple, if you’re trying to figure out how to help someone in an abusive relationship, just ask them what they need. By asking them what types of help and support they can use from you, you
Helping a Friend in an Abusive Relationship: Refrain from Judgment
Just how different is the view from the outside, compared to the inside, of an abusive relationship? From the outside looking into an abusive relationship, it can be tempting to judge a person who is staying with someone who is
Growing As A Family
#FindHelpFriday: Darkness to Light
By Taylor Gabbey, HRI Graduate Assistant Unfortunately, we live in a world where child abuse happens. Recent statistics estimate that 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused before age 18. Child sexual abuse happens across all races, religions, and