Partnering with clients with histories of historical abuse, sexual assault or intimate partner violence. In finding healthy coping strategies we're able to explore replacing strategies such as the use of drugs and alcohol, self harm, isolation, suicidal ideation and other risk-taking behaviours. Often experiences of abuse lead to the development of other issues or diagnoses including but not limited to generalized anxiety disorder, depression, PTSD, addictions (D&A, food, gambling, shopping) and emotional dysregulation that may impact our relationships with others. As we work through grounding and mindfulness exercises we're able to recognize the impact of the abuse and how it is influencing us today. Many clients are going through the court process so liasing with our court and crisis workers provides the clients with thorough support depending on their needs.