Minnesota and Wisconsin-Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse and Trauma

03/10/2023

Dr Bessel van der Kolk is a professor of psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and President of the Trauma Research Foundation in Massachusetts.

CAUTION: This conversation contains themes of an adult nature and references to s*xual assault.

Download my FREE Breathing Guide HERE: http://bit.ly/3WbGHUwMy guest today is someone who I’ve been wanting to speak to for a very long time. Dr Bessel van d...

03/05/2023

12/21/2022

You walk into a family holiday gathering with your child in tow. Aunt Kathy bends down and stretches out her arms to your little one: “Come over here and give me a big hug!” Your kid gets quiet, shakes their head “no” and grabs on to you. You nudge them to comply: “Aw, come on, go hug your Auntie. You haven’t seen her in forever!”

Your intentions here are good: You don’t want to hurt a loved one’s feelings, or for your kid to seem rude. But by pressuring a child to show affection when they don’t want to, you may be sending mixed messages, albeit inadvertently, about who is in charge of their body.

Parents may have good intentions, but pressuring a child to show affection when they don't want to can send the wrong message.

11/30/2022

Recovering from childhood trauma is a long and difficult journey that can be aided by a mental health professional who is well-trained in the dynamics associated with addiction and abuse in the home. Unfortunately, such training is not a required component of mental health curricula, exposing survivors to the risk of misguided (or even dangerous) advice from the professionals in whom they have placed their trust.

The Danger of Inadequately Trained Therapists to Survivors of Childhood Trauma

11/14/2022

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06/20/2022

Dissociative identity disorder - previously known as multiple personality disorder - occurs when a child’s development is disrupted by trauma, preventing them forming a strong sense of self.

06/17/2022

New Hampshire State Police issued an Amber Alert Friday in the search for Alaina and Chance Wilson, believed to have been abducted by their mother in Somersworth.

06/16/2022

Nearly 20 percent of the adult U.S. population lives with a mental health condition, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are nearly three times more likely to be part of that group. It is important to recognize the facts about mental health and LGBTQIA+ communities, eliminate stigma, and find a way to bring he...

06/15/2022

Yet again, we are fielding multiple reports of residents receiving calls from someone claiming to be a WCSO deputy. To seem even more convincing, the scammers have "spoofed" our real dispatch phone number to appear as if the call is coming from our office and are using real deputies' names. This is a scam, and you have our full permission to hang up on them.

Remember, we will NOT call you if you have a warrant, and we will NEVER ask for money or gift cards over the phone. The names and circumstances of these scam calls may change, but remember to NEVER give out any personal or financial information over the phone. If a call seems suspicious, hang up and dial 911. We'll be more than happy to clear it up for you.

If you are concerned you may have a warrant, you can visit our website at www.wcso.info and click the "warrant search" tab. If you have elderly family and friends, please talk to them and warn them of the current scams occurring in our area.

06/12/2022

CHICAGO INFANT FOUND DECEASED - Help ID Me
On September 13th, 2006 the remains of a female newborn was discovered in an alley located in the rear of the 2800 block of W. Lexington St. in the North Lawndale section of , IL. The infant was n**e and wrapped in newspaper. She was likely born within 24-36 hours prior to discovery.

The infant is African American, with black hair, 19 inches long and 6 pounds.
The photo displayed is a facial reconstruction created by a NCMEC forensic artist and depicts what she may have looked like in life.

Please call the Chicago Police Department Area 4 Homicide Unit at 312-746-8252 or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST if you have any information that could help identify the family this child belongs to.

05/13/2022

Often, it's a response learned early in life.

05/03/2022

Trauma, jealousy, money, and more.

05/02/2022

**** OFFENDER NOTIFICATION ****
Please see the below news release about a s*x offender being released this month into the Hudson community.

04/28/2022

Trauma can affect a child’s learning and behavior in many ways. With trauma-informed care, you can help them cope in the classroom.

From an elementary student who has outbursts of anger during class to a teenager who freezes up and can’t focus on exams, there are many ways that trauma can manifest and impact the learning process.

Rather than thinking of these as disruptive behaviors, trauma-informed care offers another perspective: What happened to these children, and how can we help them?

Trauma can affect a child's learning and classroom behavior in many ways. Trauma-informed school systems can help them cope.

04/26/2022

One in 10 children in the U.S. will be s*xually abused before the age of 18. Darkness to Light believes that adults are responsible for the safety of children and that adults should be taking proactive steps to protect children from s*xual abuse. It is unrealistic to think that a child should be responsible for fending off s*xual advances by an adult.

https://www.d2l.org/education/5-steps/

The 5 Steps to Protecting Our Children™ is an introductory guide to help adults protect children from s*xual abuse.

04/26/2022

Family Watchdog is a free service to help locate registered s*x offenders in your area. Family Watchdog encourages you to use our site to help educate your family on possible dangers in areas that you frequently visit. Also, please don't forget to sign up for our free notifications that help keep you updated with offenders that move in/out of your area.

https://www.familywatchdog.us/Default.asp

Family Watchdog is a free service to help locate registered s*x offenders and predators in your neighborhood

04/25/2022

10-year-old Iliana M. Peters, who goes by the name Lily, was reported missing Sunday at 9 p.m. by her father.