Self Care When the System Fails
In this video, Sybil discusses Self Care practices for practitioners working with victims of domestic violence as they navigate the -- often frustrating -- legal system. |
The Two Sides of Hope
Sybil discusses how we can hold space for hope in the therapy room with our domestic abuse clients, both when they are feeling hopeless and, on the other hand, when our clients are hopeful about a situation we, as therapists, see as unrealistic. |
Support when Child Protective Services (CPS) is Involved
Sybil provides insight and tips on how to best support clients needing to work with their abuser and Child Protective Services. |
Training Attorneys when Orders of Protection are Broken
Sybil discusses how clinicians and attorneys can support clients in navigating the legal system when Orders of Protection have been broken. |
Debunking Myths of Domestic Violence -- Part I
This video introduces typical myths and misconceptions people have when thinking about domestic violence. |
Debunking Myths of Domestic Violence -- Part II
Part 2 of a 3 part series, this video continues to discuss the typical myths and misconceptions people have when thinking about domestic violence. |
Debunking Myths of Domestic Violence -- Part III
Part 3 of a 3 part series, this video concludes discussion of the typical myths and misconceptions people have when thinking about domestic violence. |
EMDR: Special Considerations for Domestic Violence
In this interview, Barbara Sheehan-Zeidler, MA, LPC, of Creative & Caring Counseling, and Sybil discuss the ways in which Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can benefit victims and survivors of Domestic Violence. |
Acknowledging the Strengths of Survivors
In this interview, Christine Garcia, MA, LPC, of the Children's Wellness Center of Colorado and Sybil continue to debunk the common myths and misconceptions surrounding victims and survivors of domestic violence (DV) -- mainly, the idea that these individuals are "weak" and unable to take care of themselves. In fact, quite the opposite is true, and it is one of the roles of the therapist to assist clients in acknowledging this strength and empowering them in their recovery. Note: Please excuse minor technical difficulties; missing video footage has been replaced with photographs. |