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Women’s Information and Safe Homes (WISH)
Live Safe End Abuse
May 24, 2017
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http://www.mylawbc.com/resources/pdfs/pubs/Live-Safe-End-Abuse-eng.pdf
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Annual survey of a day in the life of Canadian women’s shelters confirms a need for further resources.
Apr 22, 2015
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Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters and Transition Houses Shelter Voices Annual survey of a day in the life of Canadian women’s shelters confirms a need for further resources. April 22/ Ottawa – The Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters and Transition Houses today released their secon
Read MoreWHAT EFFECT DOES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HAVE ON CHILDREN?
Mar 02, 2015
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Although adults may think “the kids don’t know,” research shows that children see or hear many domestic violence assaults. Each year in Canada, an estimated 362,000 children witness or experience family violence. Domestic violence is more common in homes with young children tha
Read MoreHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
Mar 02, 2015
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TIPS FOR PARENTS How to help your teen develop the skills they need to create healthy relationships. One of the best ways to “relationship-proof” our young people is to teach them the following four key skills for creating healthy relationships: 1. Assertive Communicatio
Read MoreStress Management Tips
Dec 02, 2013
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Stress: Possible Symptoms of Stress: Anxiety Tired Pressure Worried Nervous Overwhelmed Nauseated Irritability Anger & Hostility Depression Mood Swings Prolonged Stress Response: Stress response is meant to be short-term Stress
Read MoreSafety Planning For Leaving An Abusive Relationship
What to Do (If You Can) Before Leaving an Abusive Relationship: make a safety plan (call us at 250-341-3963; we can assist you) contact places in the community for support assess your safety and that of your children contact a shelter for a safe place to stay seek interim custody of y
Read More16 Steps for Discovery and Empowerment
Mar 12, 2013
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Through the Voices of Many Women and Men We affirm we have the power to take charge of our lives and stop being dependent on substances or other people for our self-esteem and security. We come to believe that God/Goddess/Universe/Great Spirit/Higher Power awakens the healing wisdom w
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