Our blog covers a diverse range of topics aligned with our mission of harnessing the power of knowledge, compassion, and innovation to create a world free from sexual and social violence. The blog content is designed to be informative, thought-provoking, and aligned with our core values and objectives. By sharing knowledge, insights, and updates, we aim to engage our audience, foster discussion, and contribute to the ongoing efforts to address the critical issues within our scope of work.
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Pornography, Social Media, and Teens
Adolescents have become increasingly exposed to pornography through social media, and with this comes potential dangers to their mental health. A recent Safer Society training titled “Pornography, Social Media, and Teens: What Could Go Wrong? And What Can Be Done to Make it Go Less Wrong?”—presented by Seth Wescott, LMLP ...
The Holiday Season is Tough on Mental Health Providers
We know the holiday season is tough on clients due to factors such as negative family dynamics, the loss of a daily routine, financial pressures, etc., but it is also a very tough time for those in the mental health profession. Come join us during Safer Society’s “Safe Haven,” an ...
Bar Harbor Bank and the Casual for a Cause Donation
“Safer Society is grateful for the donations from Bar Harbor Bank & Trust employees,” said Sarah Snow Haskell, Director of Operations at Safer Society. “The generosity of those in our community, whether big or small, inspires our team to continue our mission of creating a safer society free of sexual ...
Happy Thanksgiving From Safer Society
With the passing of another year, we once more enter the season of festivities that begin, here in the United States, with Thanksgiving Day. No matter where we call home, it is always inspirational to reflect on those things for which we are grateful. And being thankful may prompt us ...
Understanding Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects individuals across all walks of life. IPV is abuse or aggression that occurs in a romantic relationship. “Intimate partner” refers to both current and former spouses and dating partners. IPV can vary in how often it happens and how severe it is. It can range ...
Motivating Suicidal Clients to Keep “Choosing Life”
There is perhaps no more critical time for helping professionals to listen to a client than when they talk about suicide. As a professional, you want to steer the client in a different direction. But is that the best approach? During the Safer Talk webinar Building Hope and Motivation with ...
Building Hope and Motivation with Suicidal Clients in Criminal Justice
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness month. The number of people with mental illness who are incarcerated is twice the rate of the overall adult population (NAMI). To help in the prevention of suicide, we are hosting a free one-hour webinar with Senior Training Consultant and Motivational Interviewing Trainer for ...
Let’s Connect!
The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory this year on the healing power of social connection and community. Technology has made it easier for us to stay connected, but we are facing more loneliness than ever. But there is hope. In his report, Dr. Vivek Murthy said, "each of us ...
