We recently sat down with two of our therapists to find out more about their work with children who might have been abused or neglected or have witnessed violence. Jan Pelletier and Taylor Newman both work in our Bluffton office. Jan & Taylor, as therapists, what do you see as your main role? Jan: As a therapist, I believe my main role is to help my clients create new opportunities for growth and positive change in their lives. Empowering our clients is paramount because it not only provides a sense of control and a claim to their rights as individuals, but also develops a sense of personal value and capacity that our clients can draw from throughout their lives. Ultimately, I want my client
In 2018, Hopeful Horizons assisted nearly 1,200 survivors of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. While child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault are prevalent in our community year-round, April is nationally recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAP) and Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), providing an opportunity to shed additional light on these issues. In honor of Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Months, in this blog post, we are focusing on accomplishments related to Hopeful Horizons’ services for survivors of child abuse and sexual assault this month. Child Abuse Forensic interviews (FIs) are requested by law enforcement and the Departm
