In this episode our hosts discuss emotional abuse. What is it? What is gaslighting? How does emotional abuse relate to boundaries? It’s important to remember that abuse is not just physical.  Resources:  https://stopthehurt.org/shining-a-light-on-emotional-manipulation/   For more information on emotional abuse visit, https://stopthehurt.org/emotional-abuse-not-all-abuse-leaves-bruises/   If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at hcwc.org/resources  Learn about these topics and mo ..read more

Join us for this episode rewind as Kiara, Kirsten, Megan, and Claudia discuss showing yourself love during the holidays through self-care, self-affirmations, and a lot of boundary work. #Boundaries #SelfLove #SelfCare #Outspoken #NewPodcastAlert #SocialChange #BeOutspoken    Listen now at stopthehurt.org/outspoken and anywhere you listen to podcasts.  ..read more

Kirsten interviews HCWC’s Shelter Children’s Counselor, Melainie, and Bilingual Legal Advocate, Diana. They discuss misconceptions and myths around domestic violence, family violence shelters, and what we can do to support survivors. Resources: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Toolkit: https://stopthehurt.org/resources/ Article on Emotional Abuse: https://stopthehurt.org/not-all-abuse-leaves-bruises-but-survivors-still-carry-the-scars/ Article on Men as Victims: https://stopthehurt.org/forgotten-victims/ Article on How to Support Someone in an Abusive Relationship: https://stopthehurt.org/how ..read more

Claudia and one of HCWC’s Children’s Counselors discuss misconceptions about trans people, drag performers, grooming and child abuse. They explore how adults can better support LGBTQIA+ youth and be advocates for change.  Resources:   The Trevor Project: (866-488-7386) https://www.thetrevorproject.org/  Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860   Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call or text: 988   GLSEN: https://www.glsen.org/  TENT: https://www.transtexas.org/  Trans Youth Equality Foundation: https://www.transyouthequality.org/  Equality Texas: https://www.equalitytex ..read more

Kiara, Kirsten, Claudia, and Megan discuss takeaways from the episode of Below Deck: Down Under that sparked online conversations about sexual assault & harassment, consent, and bystander intervention. Our educators talk about what the show got right about responding to sexual assault & harassment and how we can interact with sexual assault in similar ways in our own communities. Resources: Bystander intervention resources: https://righttobe.org/ Below Deck cast break down: https://www.whattowatch.com/features/below-deck-down-under-season-2-cast-meet-the-crew-of-the-northern-sun If yo ..read more

As a part of the Outspoken Summer Movie Series, Kiara, Kirsten, Claudia, and Megan discuss takeaways from the film, Barbie, and how we can challenge social norms and empower each other.  Resources:  If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at www.hcwc.org/resources    Follow us on social media!   Instagram: stopthehurt_HCWC   Twitter & Facebook: StopTheHurtHCWC  ..read more

As a part of the Outspoken Summer Movie Series, Kiara, Kirsten, Claudia, and Megan discuss lessons from the film, The Little Mermaid, and how adults can empower youth and help prepare them for healthy relationships.     Resources:  Outspoken Interview with Dating Violence Counselor - Episode 16 STH Dating Violence Toolkit Stop The Hurt ..read more

Kirsten interviews HCWC’s Dating Violence counselor, Lauren. They discuss how to identify healthy and abusive relationships, and how caregivers can talk to and support youth and adult children in their lives. Lauren provides examples and tools for both caregivers and youth.    Resources:   Article: “How to Talk to Teens and Pre-teens About Healthy Relationships”  https://stopthehurt.org/how-to-talk-to-teens-and-preteens/  Article: “Talking to Teens About Relationships” https://stopthehurt.org/talking-to-teens-about-relationships/  Relationship Spectrum: http ..read more

Kiara, Kirsten, Megan and our new prevention educator Claudia discuss showing yourself love during the holidays through self-care, self-affirmations and a lot of boundary work ..read more

DESCRIPTION: Who benefits from the way the media talks about victims? Is it helping or hurting? Kiara, Kirsten, and Megan discuss how media and society contribute to victim blaming, and how by challenging it together we can create a safer community.   Resources: Media Victim Blaming & Cyclist Study: https://usa.streetsblog.org/2019/01/14/six-ways-the-media-is-still-blaming-the-victim/   MPD was given Cleotha Henderson's name and still did not pursue him: https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2022/10/04/memphis-police-department-lawsuit-cleotha-henderson-rape-case/6953928100 ..read more