10 Common Types of Childhood Trauma
Posted on October 2nd, 2024 By Raffi Bilek
Imagine a world where every child grows up feeling safe, loved, and nurtured. Unfortunately, for millions of children, this ideal is far from reality. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events that occur before the […]
Read More.....Should I Get a Divorce?
Posted on September 5th, 2022 By Raffi Bilek
The question of whether to end a marriage and seek a divorce is one of the hardest questions a person will ever have to face. It can be extremely difficult to weigh the pain you […]
Read More.....Co-parenting Rules: How to Ensure the Best Outcome for Your Kids After a Divorce
Posted on June 7th, 2021 By Raffi Bilek
Divorce stinks. Even when it’s the best option, it’s still a bad option. And this is doubly so when there are kids involved. (Actually, that’s probably an understatement. A divorce with no children is painful; […]
Read More.....Don’t Start Couples Counseling Before You Read This!
Posted on January 10th, 2018 By Raffi Bilek
If you are considering seeing a couples counselor/marriage therapist to address a problem in your relationship, there are a few things it’s vital for you to know before you jump in. 1. Be prepared to […]
Read More.....Are You in An Abusive Relationship?
Posted on December 11th, 2017 By Raffi Bilek
All relationships have ups and downs. Some seem to have more downs than others. A relationship that’s on the rocks can often be fixed with commitment on the part of both partners and with professional […]
Read More.....Eight Truths about Domestic Violence Victims
Posted on May 19th, 2016 By Raffi Bilek
This is a powerful article describing what it is like to be a victim of domestic violence – and what victims want you to know. http://www.mamamia.com.au/domestic-violence-victims/ Learn more about our domestic violence education services here.
Read More.....New book!
Posted on June 23rd, 2015 By Raffi Bilek
For those interested in the topic of domestic violence, a book has recently come out in which I contributed a chapter. The book’s intent is to help mental health/social service practitioners become culturally competent in […]
Read More.....When Is Couples Counseling a Bad Idea?
Posted on January 11th, 2015 By Raffi Bilek
As you may have guessed, I am a big believer in marital therapy/couples counseling. I think it is helpful for a lot of people, and I think many folks would be much happier if they […]
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