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Author: Lissha Westmoreland, Newhouse Volunteer Meet Officer Charmainne Sanders Officer Charmainne Sanders of the Kansas City Police Department stands with survivors. She stands with survivors not only from a professional standpoint but from a personal one. Officer Sanders’ connection to an abuse victim, one of her older sisters, caused her to pursue a career in …

Q+A with Ryan Dupree, Newhouse Recovery Counselor National Recovery Month promotes and supports new evidence-based treatments and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible. One of those service providers works right here at Newhouse. Ryan Dupree, LMSW, …

Recovery from PTSD is possible June is PTSD Awareness Month. PTSD can happen to anyone – veterans, survivors of sexual or domestic assault, serious accidents, natural disasters, or other traumatic events. Julia, an Adult Therapist at Newhouse, describes one approach to dealing with PTSD. Somatic therapy honors the mind-body connection. When we experience trauma, our …

Expanded tax benefits help individuals and businesses give to charity during 2021 Here’s a rundown of the top rules that may apply to you >> CARES Act Special Charitable Contribution Rule When? Option Expires December 31, 2021 Who? Any individual who itemizes deductions What? Can elect 100 percent of your adjusted gross income (AGI) for …

One out of every four women has faced physical violence from an intimate partner, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). These encounters have lasting scars, as many people who suffer a traumatic experience such as physical violence or the threat of physical harm are affected mentally. The trauma can lead to post-traumatic …