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family counseling agency
is a group that provides families help as
they adjust to changes and challenges in their lives.
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shelter
is a place that offers housing and food to people who have
nowhere else to go. Some shelters provide protection for people who are
victims of abuse or violence.
A
hotline
is a telephone service that offers immediate information to
people who need help. Hotlines often help people who are facing a crisis
such as drug or child abuse. Most hotlines have toll-free numbers.
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support group
is a group of people with a similar challenge who help
each other cope. Some communities have a wide range of support groups. The
groups may help people cope with drug or alcohol abuse, physical and mental
illness, obesity, or grief. Some groups are for adults; others are for teens.
When a challenge or crisis occurs at home, the greatest source of
strength for each family member should be the family itself. Family
members should not waste time and energy fi nding fault and placing
blame. Often, this does not help or make people feel better. Instead, they
should try to fi nd the best solution for the challenge or crisis. They need to
be patient and understanding and help one another.
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Review
1. Why should you discuss a challenge or crisis with someone who will
understand?
2. Whom could you turn to for help if you needed someone to talk with
about a challenge or crisis?
3. How can a positive outlook help when trying to solve a family
challenge or crisis?
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Abuse
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of another person, and putting another person
down. Constant criticism, intimidation, or
threatening to withdraw love or friendship are
also forms of emotional abuse. Verbal abuse,
using words to hurt another person, can often
lead to emotional abuse.
If you are being abused, let a parent,
teacher, counselor, or other trusted adult
know what is happening to you. You can also
call an abuse hotline for guidance. If you feel
endangered, you may need to call the police.
Also, make sure you are not hurting other
people with your words and actions. How do
your words and actions impact others?
Abuse is the intentional infl iction of harm on
another person. The effects of abuse can leave
a lasting negative impact. Three types of abuse
include physical, emotional, and verbal abuse.
Physical abuse is causing physical harm
to another person. Examples of physical
abuse include grabbing, slapping, shoving,
kicking, punching, and using weapons to
cause harm. This type of abuse can cause
broken bones and leave bruises, scratches,
or other marks on a person’s body.
Emotional abuse occurs when one person
undermines another person’s sense of worth.
Examples include name-calling, making fun