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LiveSmart: Healing the Entire Person – Why Trauma-Informed Care Matters
Trauma-informed care is crucial because it offers a safe, supportive environment for recovery. Learn more about accessing this vital service here.
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LiveSmart: Trauma Survivors – Deciding When, How and Where to Seek Support
The process of identifying as a survivor is a unique experience for every individual. But when is the right time? And where should you turn for support?
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WTEN: Albany County Residents Need Help After Surge in Gun Violence
Lindsey Crusan-Muse, director of St. Peter’s Crime Victim Services, was interviewed by WTEN/News10 for its story on local support services for crime victims following a surge in gun violence in Albany.
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LiveSmart: Reframing Consent – Promoting Mutual Respect, Boundaries and Open Communication
When it comes to personal relationships, dating and discussing sexual activity, consent is crucial.
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LiveSmart: Protecting Our Children – Teach Them Accurate Names for Their Private Parts
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. There is one simple way you can help protect your own children – teach them the anatomically correct names for their body parts.
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LiveSmart: Support, Assistance Critical for Victims of Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the very real, very scary problem of intimate partner violence.
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LiveSmart: Pre-Prom Conversations Critical to Keeping Event Safe and Fun
Having a conversation with teens about expectations BEFORE prom night is critical. Here’s how to get the dialogue started and to keep it open.
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LiveSmart: Oh, My Aching Thumb!
A very common source of pain, especially in woman over the age of 40, is the base of the thumb. Learn why and how to treat it.
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LiveSmart: Ow! What a Pain in the Neck!
Doctors and therapists are seeing an epidemic of patients complaining of neck pain. The reasons are many – learn how good posture can make the difference.