PDF: As you demonstrate self-care, your child learns by example to do the same. Both you and your child will then have more energy to deal with grief and other challenges related to child abuse.
In stressful situations, you may feel guilty taking any time away from your child or children in order to meet your own needs. However, no matter how much you love your child, if you totally neglect your own needs, you may lose your ability to function as an effective caregiver.
| Audience | Parent/Caregiver, Adult |
|---|---|
| Format | Printer Friendly |
| Language | English |
| Topic | Abuse Prevention, Healing & Recovery from Abuse |
Book: In A Place for Starr, a courageous young girl tells the story of how she and her brother escape a scary home life and then how their family journeys to a peaceful, hopeful future.
Video: In this inspirational talk by Jill Tolles, we are challenged to find the courage to have this conversation and be a hero for the 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys who are effected by this silent epidemic.
Website: Based in South Carolina, Darkness to Light is a nonprofit working to end child sexual abuse by educating, raising awareness, sharing resources, and fostering a network of committed prevention advocates.
Video: Media expert Sara DeWitt envisions a future where we’re excited to see kids interacting with screens and shows us exciting ways new technologies can actually help them grow, connect and learn. Transcripción disponible en español.