• Ep 107 Intimate Partner Abuse (Featuring Courtney Lavalley)

  • Jun 12 2024
  • Length: 19 mins
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Ep 107 Intimate Partner Abuse (Featuring Courtney Lavalley)

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  • *Trigger Warning:* This episode discusses intimate partner violence and child abuse.

    In this powerful and insightful episode, we welcome Courtney Lavalley, the Children's Program Coordinator at Sofia House, a vital refuge for women escaping violence and domestic abuse. Courtney shares her invaluable experiences and insights from working at Sofia House, a safe place that provides critical support for women in crisis.

    Courtney Levalley is dedicated to transforming the lives of women and children who have experienced domestic violence. As the Children's Program Coordinator at Sofia House, she plays a crucial role in providing a safe and nurturing environment for our next generation.

    Sofia House:
    Sofia House is more than a home for women fleeing violence. They offer parenting, group and personal coaching programs as well.

    Key Statistics:
    - Women are 2 1/2 to 3 times more likely to be victims of intimate partner violence than men.
    - Intimate partner abuse is the number one form of abuse in Saskatchewan.

    Important Insights:
    - Trust your instincts. If you're questioning whether your situation is abusive, it likely is. Seek out a safe person and a safe place immediately.
    - To support a survivor, be as non-judgmental as possible. Be a friend and offer a safe place.

    Thought to Ponder:
    Consider the roots of abusive behavior. What trauma did the abuser experience that led them to seek control through violence?

    Understanding the Impact on Children:
    Children who have witnessed or experienced abuse often show signs through their physical well-being and school performance. Recognizing these signs is crucial in providing them with the help they need.

    Join us as we delve into these topics and more, shedding light on the critical work being done at Sofia's House and how we can all contribute to supporting survivors of domestic abuse.

    SOFIA House: Website: https://sofiahouse.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofiahouse.regina/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SOFIAHouseYQR Courtney- Recreation Therapist Page:
    Find Your Flow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findyourflow.yqr/ Resources: Shelter Safe: https://sheltersafe.ca/ -Shelter Safe is a website with a clickable map of Canada providing shelter contact information for each province. There is also some information on Domestic Violence and Safety Planning. Provincial Association of Transition Houses and Services of Saskatchewan (PATHS): https://pathssk.org/ -PATHS has great information on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) with information on how to help support someone experiencing IPV, children exposed to violence, and current research being done including animals & IPV.

    Emergency Numbers (Regina SK)
    • Transition House – (306)-569-2292
    • Isabel Johnson Shelter – (306)-525-2141
    • WISH Shelter – (306)-543-0493
    • Mobile Crisis Services – (306)-757-0127
    • Sexual Assault Line – (306)-352-0434
    • Police Emergency – 911
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