How do we help our children heal?
Neurobiology reports that children’s brain development is impacted by exposure to violence in their homes. And, the younger the child is, the more serious the damage is. The way we heal our children is to expose them to healthy adult relationships–friends, family, parents and teachers that model self-regulation without the use of anger or intimidation. We need to help them know what normal is. The good news is that our brains are capable of healing throughout our entire life. If you want to talk to an advocate about how you can help your child or any child, call 541.592.2515. This is an excellent 14-minute video to start you off. http://login.icohere.com/connect/d_connect_itemframer.cfm?vsDTTitle=First%20Impressions%20Videos&dseq=6064&dtseq=16818&emdisc=2&mkey=public557&vbDTA=0&viNA=0&vsDTA=&PAN=2&bDTC=0&blog=2&vsSH=A
Chris
I'm the founding executive director of the Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance. It's an honor and a privilege to be part of such a dynamic team. We are tenacious; we are adaptable, and everyone does whatever it takes to help women and children heal and create a life where they are safe and can prosper. Healing has come to me in many ways over the years: massage, music, reading, cooking, gardening and walking. Everyone finds their own way. Hope our healing paths cross someday.