What is violence? The Department of Justice defines Family Violence as: “any form of abuse, mistreatment or neglect that a child or adult experiences from a family member, or from someone with whom they have an intimate relationship.� (Department of Justice. Family Violence. Government of Canada. 2017. www.justice.gc.ca)
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Trust yourself
Victim Link
You know the truths that others cannot understand.
24 hour hotline if you or someone you know is a victim of a crime. 1-800-563-0808
It is NOT your fault.
BC Ministry
Some people may not know what to do or how to help. There is help available.
If you fear a child is in danger. 310-1234 Emergency Police: 9-1-1
RECOVERING FROM FAMILY VIOLENCE
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Kelsey uses a holistic and client centred approach. She blends psychoeducation, CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, and RBT. Kelsey is also trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a treatment r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e Wo r l d H e a l t h Organization to help people process trauma. Call for a free consultation: 1877-325-7484
Kelsey Grimm, MAL, MACP
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Registered Clinical Counsellor
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1-877-325-7484 www.healingspaceskamloops.com
“1:3 women will be sexually abused in her lifetime” - Ending Violence BC
A Note on Trauma
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What to do next
Traumatic events are unexpected, unpleasant and significant life experiences. Trauma is not the event. Trauma is the body’s natural response to an unnatural event. When one experiences an acutely stressful event, their central nervous system is impacted and they are at a higher likelihood to experience various mental health symptoms. It takes courage to reach out for support than pretend that everything is simply ‘fine’.
Coverage through: - Kamloops Indian Band - Some benefits packages from Great West Life, Blue Cross & Sun Life Financial - Victims Services (RCMP) Person
Hours of Counselling
Victim
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Impacts of Violence Violence, whether experienced or witnessed, is disruptive to the whole family. Adults, children, extended family and close friends may all be impacted. Experiencing or witnessing violence is a TRAUMA. When a traumatic event takes place, the central nervous system is overwhellmed, shocked and becomes dysregulated.
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This dysregulation can create symptoms such as - fear, panic, fatigue, confusion, irritability - obsession with safety or danger - anxiety and/or depression
Immediate Family
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Witnesses
12
Support Systems
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- physical pain, headaches, trouble sleeping - depression, anxiety, OCD, need for control
- quick to startle - difficulties trusting others