I am a Life Coach and have my PhD in Psychology with a specialty in Family Psychology. My research focus has been, The Earliest Warning Signs of Intimate Partner Violence. By studying the very earliest stages of relationships, I have been able to discern a number of behaviors and feelings that foretell future emotional abuse and physical abuse. My goal is to disseminate information about those earliest warning signs such that people can recognize them in the initial stages of relationships, befo …

Helping Hands is a social and fundraising auxiliary of The Family Place, the largest family violence service provider in the Dallas area.    Helping Hands hosts social events and happy hours in some of Dallas' most popular venues. We also provide hundreds of volunteer hours each year to The Family Place, hosting parties for children at the emergency shelter, organizing donations, and assisting at various fundraisers.   Meet new people and make great friends as you join us and other civic-minded …

Do you know someone who has experienced abuse or trauma in their life but you just cant relate. Some of us have lived more sheltered and trauma free lives and its hard to understand what loved ones are going through. Once we get a few members we can schedule bi-weekly or monthly meetups.