Supporting the Anxious - and Yourself
This excellent article was written by Panic/Anxiety Disorders Guide Cathleen Henning. Advice includes how to see the world through your loved one's eyes, why safety is a relative feeling, and how to act and react under stress. Giving the Gift of Time
One of the most powerful things you can do to help your loved one recover from abuse, sexual assault, or incest is to spend time with them. Cathleen Henning, Panic/Anxiety Disorders Guide, tells about problems and solutions faced by family and friends of anxiety sufferers.
Parents and Loved Ones of Survivors
This excellent site provides useful information about helping a survivor of incest, abuse, rape, or sexual assault. There are a dozen ways to help your loved one, tips on how to listen, what survivors want you to know, how to help the suicidal person, and effects on the family. Supporting a Rape Victim
Healthy Place.com has a complete list of dos and don'ts important for family and friends of survivors to learn. Did you know that you shouldn't frighten them, blame yourself, or try to take control? What to Say (and Not Say) To a Survivor Best of the Net
When you hear of a loved one's rape, you can be at a loss for words. This excellent article lists phrases to use that will help your friend or loved one begin the healing process after rape, violence or assault. The list of things to NOT say is just as important. For Friends and Significant Others
From the Heart to Heart Rape Crisis Center, valuable information for friends and significant others of survivors. Learn how to handle your anger and guilt, and how to help. Warning Signs of Domestic Abuse
This article lists the warning signs of domestic abuse so friends and family can be aware of trouble and help before the situation escalates. How Friends and Family Can Help
From the Broken Spirits Network, learn how friends and family can help a survivor recover, and how to overcome lack of family support. Nine Ways for Men to Stand Against Domestic Violence
This article from Weave.com, a crisis center in Sacramento, CA, offers ways men can take a stand against domestic violence and influence others. Did you know that keeping silent when you hear others bragging about control and intimidation is tacit approval of violence? When a Friend Has Been Assaulted
When a friend has been assaulted, it's hard to know what to do and say. Read this article and follow its guidelines. Then you will know the best way to help your friend recover and heal.
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