Emotional Trauma’s Root: The Lie or Misbelief

A fire is burning in the dark.

When I was a child my parents said they loved me and would protect me — it’s what all parents should tell and show their children. Unfortunately, the statistics show a different story: Millions of children are reported as abused and neglected every year.†http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15193530 I believe that at the root of emotional trauma there’s a lie or misbelief. Either the parents lie, or children are led to believe something that isn’t the truth. Saying […]

Spread the Word | Tell the World

A boy is crying and has his head down.

[I receive emails like this one from the American Society for Positive Care of Children (American SPCC) on a regular basis. They have great articles and information to help protect children. If you’re interested, please sign-up on their site to receive these important notices. Speak up because children can’t!]   SPREAD THE WORD | TELL THE WORLD Using Social Media to Raise Awareness Child abuse is everyone’s business. By coming together as a community, and […]

The #1 Reason Children Recant Abuse Allegations

APRIL 5, 2016 BY AMERICAN SPCC [This very interesting article appeared on the American SPCC website. I copied it in case you missed it. It’s an insightful article.] In the world of child forensic interviewing, there is a well-known fact… Disclosure is a process, not a one-time event. Disclosing abuse, be it sexual, physical, psychological or neglect, can be incredibly difficult for a child. The same holds true for adults… imagine yourself sitting in a room with someone you just […]