Survivors of Domestic Violence

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), 33% of women and 25% of men have experienced some form of physical violence from an intimate partner during their lifetime.

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Domestic violence is an extremely traumatizing experience. The emotional scars associated with this abuse can often outlast the physical impact.

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Survivors of domestic violence have a higher risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse disorder or stress related mental health conditions.

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Survivors can experience flashbacks, fear/sense of danger they can not overcome, numbness or disconnected from the world.

 

Counseling sessions provide a safe and confidential environment for survivors to express their feelings, thoughts and fears. Counselors are nonjudgmental third-party advisors who listen and can help survivors work through the things that they are experiencing.

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Benefits of domestic abuse counseling:

Lessen negative beliefs that have come from gas lighting and manipulation

Improve self-esteem/self-worth

Understanding patterns related to domestic abuse

Normalize and validate the feelings associated with domestic violence

Create a safety plan and action plan to leave the relationship