How Childhood Abuse Can Increase The Risks Of Cardiovascular Disease In Adulthood Cardiovascular disease is one of the most common health conditions affecting millions of people worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, CVDs take the life of nearly 18 million individuals every year. Risk factors for heart disease include physical inactivity … Continue reading
Navigating the Holiday Season as a Survivor The holiday season is often depicted as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, for many survivors of abuse, this time of year can be a challenging and emotionally fraught period. The bright lights, cheerful music, and gatherings that are meant to … Continue reading
Understanding the HAVOCA Survey Results: A Summary HAVOCA (Help for Adult Victims Of Child Abuse) has been conducting a comprehensive survey to gather insights from survivors of childhood abuse. The survey aims to understand the impact of abuse on survivors’ lives and to provide valuable data that can inform support … Continue reading
Discovering Healing Through EMDR: A Journey of Hope In the realm of trauma therapy, one approach stands out for its innovative and effective techniques: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). At HAVOCA, we believe in providing survivors with information to therapies that can transform lives, and EMDR has proven to … Continue reading
Embracing Positivity with the ‘Flip It’ Technique Life is filled with moments that challenge our resilience and test our positivity. For those on a healing journey, especially survivors, the impact of negative thoughts and emotions can be overwhelming. Here at HAVOCA, we’re dedicated to providing tools and strategies that empower … Continue reading
The Inspiring Story of Baseball Legend Joe Torre When it comes to long, stellar careers in baseball, few life stories beat that of Joe Torre—a nine-time All-Star and 1971’s National League Most Valuable Player. Joe totalled 2,342 hits in 18 big league seasons, making some of his greatest achievements in the … Continue reading
Can Changing Your Location Give You a New Start in Life? The world is full of sayings and myths about moving, and some of resonate particularly after experiencing abuse or other types of trauma. Take the oft-quoted words by Shahenshah Hafeez Khan, “We feel that we can hide or run from … Continue reading
Understanding Flashbacks: A Guide for Survivors of Child Abuse Flashbacks are vivid, involuntary recollections of past traumatic events that can feel as real as the original experience. For survivors of child abuse, these flashbacks can manifest as intrusive memories, intense emotions, or physical sensations. They often occur in response to … Continue reading
Book Review: The Karpman Drama Triangle Explained: A Guide for Coaches, Managers, Trainers, Therapists – and Everybody Else by Chris West Chris West’s book, The Karpman Drama Triangle Explained, is a concise and accessible guide to understanding the Drama Triangle, a psychological model created by Dr. Stephen Karpman. This model … Continue reading
Understanding the Drama Triangle: A Tool for Survivors of Abuse The Drama Triangle, introduced by Stephen Karpman and explained in detail in the Survivors section of our website, is a powerful tool for understanding the dynamics of victimhood and how we unconsciously play roles of victim, rescuer, and persecutor in … Continue reading
