Being in a strong, positive, intimate relationship has many benefits to your health, happiness, and well-being. However, research shows those benefits can be quickly erased by a bad break-up, divorce, or death of a spouse. The end of a marriage can be devastating for health, says Debra Umberson, a sociologist at the University of Texas. [...]
Domestic violence is a serious issue that is shockingly prevalent in California. According to the California Women’s Health Survey (CWHS), approximately 40% of California women experience physical intimate partner violence in their lifetimes. And, according to the California Department of Justice, there were 174,649 domestic violence-related calls for assistance in 2007 (the most recent year [...]
Divorce and separations can be scary experiences. When your life is disrupted and things change, it can feel very isolating. Divorce support groups can be a great way to heal and talk to others who have been there, or are going through the same experiences you are. There are many, many types of support groups [...]
