As the fall semester kicks into high gear, we wanted to take a moment to recognize that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This month serves as a time to not only raise awareness of the detrimental impacts of domestic violence, but to also recognize survivors of domestic violence.
On average, an estimated 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner. Yearly, this equates to over 10 million people. Domestic violence is defined as an abusive behavior pattern used by a person on their partner to force power and control; this can affect anyone, even children. Abuse can be physical, emotional/ verbal, financial, digital abuse, and stalking.
In an effort to empower our Miramar community, we wanted to highlight some of the events and resources that Mental Health Services has organized in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
This month's Wellness Wednesday Workshops will have skills to support those who have experienced intimate partner abuse or unhealthy dating.
Wellness Wednesday October Schedule:
October 4th, 2023: Social Skills and Connecting
- Learn about safe dating and healthy ways to connect
- Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm
- Location: Zoom
- Meeting ID: 824 5196 4321
- Passcode: WW
https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/82451964321?pwd=bXI1WHFCam93RU5CcG93SGh5TWVUZz09
October 11th, 2023: Healthy Relationships
- Identify unhealthy, abusive, and healthy relationship behaviors
- Learn about supportive resources if you are experiencing intimate partner abuse
- Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm
- Location: Zoom
- Meeting ID: 824 5196 4321
- Passcode: WW
https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/82451964321?pwd=bXI1WHFCam93RU5CcG93SGh5TWVUZz0
October 18th, 2023: Self-Compassion & Helpful Self-Talk
- Identify and practice skills to boost self-esteem, practice self-compassion, and combat critical self-talk
- Common emotional impacts from abusive relationships are the loss of self-esteem, self-blame, or critical self-talk
- Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm
- Location: Zoom
- Meeting ID: 824 5196 4321
- Passcode: WW
https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/82451964321?pwd=bXI1WHFCam93RU5CcG93SGh5TWVUZz0
October 25th, 2023: How to Take off Your Mask
- Identify ways to be your authentic self and avoid changing the core of who you are to be good enough in a relationship
- Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm
- Location: In-person @ Welcome Center, K2-101 (More details coming soon!)
Mental Health Canvas Shell: https://sdccd.instructure.com/enroll/8Y7966
Free access to Headspace app with SDCCD email: https://work.headspace.com/sandiegomiramarcollege/member-enroll
Sexual Assault/Intimate Partner Violence Crisis Line & Referral (Available 7 days a week/24 hours a week): (888) 385-4657
Center for Community Solutions 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 888-385-4657
If you or someone you know needs help, call 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or call the San Diego Access & Crisis Line at 1-888-724-7240. You can also text HELLO to 741-741 for free, 24-hour support from the Crisis Text Line.
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