Domestic Violence & Unhealthy Relationships | Joylynn Allard

Domestic violence and getting into an unhealthy relationship is something that is unfortunately, common. Over one in three women, and one in four men, have experienced physical violence, rape or stalking victimization by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Domestic violence refers to physical, sexual, or psychological harm done to an individual by a current or former partner or spouse.

There are so many different forms of DV and unhealthy relationships, it is very hard to be able to pin point red flags. Even if you can point them out, taking action in response is a lot easier said than done. Traumatic events associated with DV can lead to stress, fear, and isolation that can develop suicidal thoughts and behaviors. This is why DV is associated with various physical and mental health effects. Victims of DV have an increased risk of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and suicide.

Join us on Season 2 Episode 5 to sit down with Joylynn Allard, a Therapist at the nonprofit organization CASA (Citizens Against Spouse Abuse). She will go through what domestic violence is, what unhealthy relationships look like, and how you can seek help to navigate through extremely difficult situations. Please check out the "Mental Health Resources" tab on the Mental Mixology website for domestic violence and MANY other resources for mental health.

Sources-

https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/domestic-violence

https://www.casa-sedalia.org/

Domestic Violence Resources-

Tech Safety: https://www.techsafety.org/

https://www.techsafety.org/resources-survivors

Power and Control Wheels: https://www.socialworkerstoolbox.com/the-power-and-control-wheel-the-duluth-model/

https://www.theduluthmodel.org/wheel-gallery/

Safety Planning: https://www.thehotline.org/plan-for-safety/create-your-personal-safety-plan/

https://www.thehotline.org/

https://www.loveisrespect.org/

https://ncadv.org/

https://www.mocadsv.org/