Cosby Decision
By: Darlene Masters, Executive Director at Family Advocates Bill Cosby is not an innocent man. He was convicted of sexual assault. A mere...
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Melissa Palfrey
- Jun 8, 2021
- 1 min
Support Group
Tristyn Newman, Iowa County Services Coordinator After a long year of social distancing and safety measures, Iowa County Family Advocates...
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Melissa Palfrey
- Apr 29, 2021
- 2 min
Trauma Dynamics
Hi Paula here, please look for all of our posts on Family Advocates' Facebook page. I was asked to share with you one thing that stands...
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Melissa Palfrey
- Apr 16, 2021
- 1 min
Self-Care Friday with Kendra
Self-care looks different to everyone, but it is crucial for everyone to do. Self-care should be something you incorporate each day and...
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Melissa Palfrey
- Aug 24, 2020
- 2 min
Infinite Present
The phrase that seems to entirely encompass this is infinite present. We have no definite future plans, no anticipation of future events
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Melissa Palfrey
- Jun 26, 2020
- 4 min
PRIDE from someone who knows.
Someday I would be able to marry who I wanted no matter what their gender was. This hope was squashed when my mother called...
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Melissa Palfrey
- May 7, 2020
- 3 min
Today is a Hard Day; Make the choice to find the good.
But, it is my belief that normal will look different. What do you want to be your new normal?
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Melissa Palfrey
- Apr 20, 2020
- 3 min
Parenting During Challenging Times
Remember, we always act as a beacon for our children. We are examples of how to function in a community; and here we are, at this pivotal...
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Melissa Palfrey
- Apr 16, 2020
- 2 min
Being Resilient in Difficult Times
We access our resilient core daily in ways great and small such as when we lose our keys or cell phone or when our alarm doesn’t go off....
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Melissa Palfrey
- Apr 10, 2020
- 3 min
Teen Support - During COVID-19
the national crisis has sparked a lot of challenging emotions for teens: anxiety, worry, fear, and depression.
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Melissa Palfrey
- Apr 7, 2020
- 3 min
Self-Care - What you are feeling is okay.
Do what you need to do for your own mental health to get through this time. Blare the music. Scream out loud. Allow yourself to feel...
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Melissa Palfrey
- Sep 27, 2019
- 2 min
The Un-Served
Engaging communities and providing outreach especially for the under served populations...
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Melissa Palfrey
- Sep 27, 2019
- 1 min
Life after Trauma
There is no right way or wrong way to "deal with" or "handle" trauma.
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Melissa Palfrey
- Aug 30, 2019
- 1 min
Shelter Support Animal
a shelter support dog would be very good for our clients needs..
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Melissa Palfrey
- Jun 19, 2019
- 2 min
Teen Mental Health
Today, one in five teens has a diagnosable mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety. And these teen mental disorders are...
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Melissa Palfrey
- Jun 19, 2019
- 1 min
Complex Trauma
Research conducted over the past 30 years has consistently demonstrated that being victimized by an intimate partner increases one's risk fo
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Melissa Palfrey
- May 23, 2019
- 2 min
Understanding Stigmas and Being a Safe Person
Rejecting or overcoming stigmas is one of the keys for...
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