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February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. At The Center, we believe working with teens to promote healthy relationships and boundaries is vital for their well-being and in preventing future abuse from occurring. Experiencing dating violence as teenagers puts victims at higher risk for substance abuse, eating disorders, risky sexual behavior and further domestic…
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Kintsugi, or Kintsukuroi, is the centuries-old Japanese art of fixing broken pottery. Rather than rejoin ceramic pieces with a camouflaged adhesive, the technique employs a special tree sap lacquer dusted with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. This unique method celebrates each artifact’s unique history by emphasizing its fractures and breaks instead of hiding or disguising…
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Survivors of intimate partner violence can experience long lasting effects.  Lorna E. Segall, Director of Music Therapy at University of Louisville, writes about how music therapy is showing promise with survivors of intimate partner violence. What is Music Therapy? The American Music Therapy Association defines music therapy as, “The clinical and evidence-based use of music…
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Each year, The Center honors five Women of Distinction at our annual gala, the Celebration of Service and Survival, our largest fundraising event. Since 1988 The Center has recognized over 170 outstanding Women of Distinction who have been instrumental in shaping our community as we know it today.  Just as The Center’s diverse services combine to…
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The sweet celebration of the holidays are among us. It’s time to start writing your holiday shopping lists and sharing the joy of giving with others. Many retailers sell gift cards and it never fails there’s someone on your list who ends up with that small envelope of goodness. At the Center for Women and…
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Are you thinking about how you can make an impact this holiday season? Please consider supporting The Center in the following ways: Gift Cards – Empower those we serve and help them on their journey to breaking free and taking control of their lives. Financial Support – Every day we depend on the financial generosity…
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