I filed for child support and soon after found out that my husband had multiple child support cases in California. We were married for 27 years, together for 30. In court he still lied and said that I ask the DCSS to create multiple cases.
Original Restraining Order Monterey Superior CourtPurdue Global
We were at the courthouse from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM filling out the restraining order. My children and I were staying in hotels. I called women's shelters in hopes of finding a place to stay. They put us on a wait list. I was told it would only take 48 hours for my spouse to be served so that we could go back to our home. He was not served, and he cut off all of my credit cards and filed fraud on my personal credit card payment so that the payments were reversed. To this day I'm in debt because he continues to file fraud charges on me when I use our joint cards and the charges are reverted back to me. Then he makes sure that only he receives a cc on our joint account. The financial abuse is never ending.
Official File from the Department of Child Protective Services.Purdue Global
Monterey Superior Court dismissed the domestic Violence case against the perpetrator Wyman Lee in case # 23DV000450 Because his lawyer told the judge that the CPS report was made up by the petitioner. The judge dismissed the case. My children and myself did not deserve protection.
#2 Witness Evidentiary Hearing Witness letter.Purdue Global
Witness was present during the court hearing in case # 23DV000450. At the Monterey Superior Court on February 29th, 2024. The judge didn't want to hear from any of the witnesses.
#1 Witness for the DVRO against Wyman LeePurdue Global
This witness letter was not excepted by the Monterey Superior Courts on Feb. 29th 2024. Case # 23DV000450. His lawyer said I wrote it and that anyone could have signed it even though the witness was present. The judge was not interested in hearing from any of the witnesses.
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior used to gain or maintain p...Purdue Global
In many situations, if abuse can not be seen on the outside, it's ignored, considered a lie, made up, or even a psychosis of some sort. People ignore the abuse that causes damage on the inside. Which sadly ends up hurting more than the wounds you can see on the outside. Many become substance abuse users and, even worse, commit suicide. Emotional damage is much more challenging to see and treat, yet it gets the least attention. Victims get ignored and even made to feel worse by the victim-blaming mentality of the patriarch. "Oh, she's suffering from menopause, or mental illness runs in her family." The sad thing is that the majority of society believes this.
What you are about to read is my struggle, my story. My husband believed that if I were not bruised, beaten, or broken on the outside, it wasn't abuse. He thought he was a good father and a good man because he paid for everything. When I say everything, I mean everything and everyone. He had several other children with others within 27 years of marriage. But he was still a good person because he paid for his people.
For many years, I suffered in silence. I covered my pain in alcohol, and what I thought was "self-care" was me licking my wounds and putting on that fake smile and fake dressed-up kids to present to the world.
No one believed me when I finally became sick of it and wanted out. Not even the courts, not the law, not my momma, no one. I couldn't even get into a women's shelter. The judges gave me temporary restraining orders because my evidence was not substantial. I played such a good part in solidifying my husband's facade that no one believed, supported, acknowledged, or even cared.
The moral of the story. . . . don't pretend. Live the truth because, in the end, you're only hurting yourself on top of the hurt you've already experienced. You deserve better! I deserve better! That said, please read the signs, memorize the signs, and get help NOW. The sooner, the better.
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior used to gain or maintain power and control over another person in a relationship. It can take various forms, including:
Verbal Abuse: When someone intentionally says things to scare, degrade, or damage the person's self-worth. Examples include yelling, humiliating, name-calling, or threatening harm.
Verbal abuse is a form of emotional abuse in which a person uses words or threats to gain or maintain power and control over someone. Being on the receiving end of verbal abuse can cause a person to question their intelligence, value, or self-worth. It goes beyond normal disagreements and can manifest in various ways, including:
Name-calling: Whether in a romantic relationship, a parent-child relationship, or even on the playground, habitual name-calling is unhealthy. Sometimes, it's obvious, while other times, it's disguised as "pet names" or "teasing." Regardless, it's a method of belittling the other person.
Insults and Condescension: Hurtful sarcasm, blame, manipulat
The Greatest Story Ever Told: A Civil Rights Violation of a black woman and h...Purdue Global
In September, a woman who has lived with domestic violence for many years, finally leaves. Files for a DVRO, that's issued temporarily. The accuser obtains a lawyer to fight every accusation. The petitioner gives all the evidence that the judge asks for. The judge retires, the new judge says there's no substantial evidence. The Lawyer, Benjamin Lopatin asks for a continuation on the first three court hears. Now on the fourth hearing this is the evidence that's going to be presented. Full of dishonesty to create a loving marriage. My question is. Why would a woman leave a beautiful marriage as depicted in the response with evidence of love and caring? The evidence is moving, the husband sounds like a dream. Right out of Nicholes Sparks novel. I would have never left if that were the case.
Here is some of our True Story:
A plea for help from my local constituents and community:
Over the past ten years or so, I’ve had many setbacks. In 2014 my son was diagnosed with his first brain tumor, he was two years old. In 2016 he had a recurrence, in 2020, he had two more brain tumors return in the same tumor bed. Each time he had surgery and in 2020 went through seven weeks of Gamma Knife radiation treatment to the entire tumor bed. So far so good, we've had a little over two years of clean MRI brain scans.
During those years our lives were full of unbelievable support and joy within the community. Our home life, not so great. My husband became someone I did not recognize, his behavior and attitude towards me and our older children changed immensely.
Because he was our sole provider and only source for income, insurance and most all our assets are in his name alone. I was powerless to defend myself and my children at least, I thought I was.
Our community resource became my source of hope. I reached out to the social security office to look into getting SSI for my consistent care for my younger son, I went to the regional center to my disappointment, all of these entities turned me away. Although, Central Coast Alliance, Jacob’s Heart cancer support services, the kinship center (for my older adopted son) and our local NAACP members, gave us financial and emotional support for the years that we needed. I also started seeing a psychologist and joined several caregiver support groups in order to manage life in general.
Unfortunately, bad things became worse, my older son was being abused physically by his father and I did all I could to keep them apart, while keeping our family together. Eventually child protective services stepped in and wanted to take all three children. My mother stepped in and called the local PALM police to tell them that my older son was lying and told me that I need to keep family business to myself. The police sided with my mother, and I feared that my children would be taken away from me so I went along with the lie and my older son agreed by saying that he would tough it out so that we would not be separated.
Self Care for the Mind, Body & Soul (1).pdfPurdue Global
Self Care for the Mind, Body & Soul
I remember waking up to a bird that would tap its beak on the side of my window, the little bird would tap and tap, as I lay there with my eyes closed I could hear singing, a little birdy song while all else was silent, clear and refreshing. The warm sun on my face and the clean country Michigan air blowing through my window.
Those were my summer mornings waking up as a teenager in southeast Michigan, I would wake up before anyone else and make myself a cup of coffee. Drink quietly as I listened to absolutely nothing. I would breathe in the sunlight, watching the laundry blowing on the clothesline in our backyard.
In some cultures mornings are sacred. They are a time of renewal because it’s the start of a new day and anything is possible. Waking up first gave me a chance to gather my thoughts and create my idea of the ideal day. I gain great inspiration from knowing just what kind of day I wanted to have and not the kind of day I thought I would. It’s empowering when you begin your day with an intention. Think about what you want, visualize it, see yourself moving through those moments.
“Love yourself as you would want to be loved.”
Don’t you dislike when someone forgets or ignores you? So why would you forget or ignore yourself?
When the stewardess in the airplane goes over the emergency instructions and tells you to put the breathing mask over your face before helping the passenger next to you. This should be your metaphor for life. Address your needs first before you help others. This just simply means that you can’t help someone else if you don’t help yourself first. Imagine you are struggling to breathe yet, you are trying to save someone else but you can’t and you pass out. You both are in danger of losing your lives. I know it may sound a little extreme but it’s not that far off from reality. Many mothers die or become very ill at a young age because they gave everything they had, mentally, and physically to their family and neglected themselves.
Give yourself permission to be quiet. Take a bubble bath, read a book, get a massage, go for a long walk, take a class, enjoy a few small moments and just be with you. Get lost in your own thoughts for a short while without the outside world intruding.
It’s important to decide that you are worth taking care of. Love Yourself!
Happy Spring!
How are you? I know it has been a while. We have some things to
catch up on. I have taken a little break from traveling this year,
although I will be back at it again. Late last year, I decided to start training to become an Art Therapist. I will travel to Los Angeles twice yearly for classes and several Michigan trips.
What does being healthy mean to you? This issue of Start Healthy explores ways you can be 1 percent healthier every day with a glossary of health specialists. Find out the difference between an art
teacher and an art therapist. Did you know that art therapists are
healthcare professionals?
You might regularly visit your primary care physician, dentist,
psychologist, and optometrist. Still, most people must familiarize
themselves with the dozens of other health specialists and their offerings. The list inside can help you better understand the different types of doctors available to you and the services they provide.
It's common to feel a little tired and gloomy on rainy days, but the weather can have a much more significant impact on your overall well-being than you may think. Inside you'll learn the role weather plays in conditions such as seasonal affective disorder. We are here to
help. I'm not a traditional art teacher. Although I love traditional arts and crafts, I use them as a tool to facilitate the healing process. I started Vicky's Art School to help children with disabilities. Let us be your healthcare advocates. I have lived in the cancer arena for ten
years. My experience can help you from diagnosis to recovery, not just with art programs that heal but also with navigating the healthcare system. With that being said, please join us this year in our fundraisers. What investments will you make toward improving your health? With your help, I can offer services at no or low cost.
Please share this copy of Start Healthy with your friends.
Stay in touch, and I'd love to hear from you. As always, it's a pleasure sharing this magazine with you.
Love and Blessings,
Vicky (Ben's Momma)
Original Restraining Order Monterey Superior CourtPurdue Global
We were at the courthouse from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM filling out the restraining order. My children and I were staying in hotels. I called women's shelters in hopes of finding a place to stay. They put us on a wait list. I was told it would only take 48 hours for my spouse to be served so that we could go back to our home. He was not served, and he cut off all of my credit cards and filed fraud on my personal credit card payment so that the payments were reversed. To this day I'm in debt because he continues to file fraud charges on me when I use our joint cards and the charges are reverted back to me. Then he makes sure that only he receives a cc on our joint account. The financial abuse is never ending.
Official File from the Department of Child Protective Services.Purdue Global
Monterey Superior Court dismissed the domestic Violence case against the perpetrator Wyman Lee in case # 23DV000450 Because his lawyer told the judge that the CPS report was made up by the petitioner. The judge dismissed the case. My children and myself did not deserve protection.
#2 Witness Evidentiary Hearing Witness letter.Purdue Global
Witness was present during the court hearing in case # 23DV000450. At the Monterey Superior Court on February 29th, 2024. The judge didn't want to hear from any of the witnesses.
#1 Witness for the DVRO against Wyman LeePurdue Global
This witness letter was not excepted by the Monterey Superior Courts on Feb. 29th 2024. Case # 23DV000450. His lawyer said I wrote it and that anyone could have signed it even though the witness was present. The judge was not interested in hearing from any of the witnesses.
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior used to gain or maintain p...Purdue Global
In many situations, if abuse can not be seen on the outside, it's ignored, considered a lie, made up, or even a psychosis of some sort. People ignore the abuse that causes damage on the inside. Which sadly ends up hurting more than the wounds you can see on the outside. Many become substance abuse users and, even worse, commit suicide. Emotional damage is much more challenging to see and treat, yet it gets the least attention. Victims get ignored and even made to feel worse by the victim-blaming mentality of the patriarch. "Oh, she's suffering from menopause, or mental illness runs in her family." The sad thing is that the majority of society believes this.
What you are about to read is my struggle, my story. My husband believed that if I were not bruised, beaten, or broken on the outside, it wasn't abuse. He thought he was a good father and a good man because he paid for everything. When I say everything, I mean everything and everyone. He had several other children with others within 27 years of marriage. But he was still a good person because he paid for his people.
For many years, I suffered in silence. I covered my pain in alcohol, and what I thought was "self-care" was me licking my wounds and putting on that fake smile and fake dressed-up kids to present to the world.
No one believed me when I finally became sick of it and wanted out. Not even the courts, not the law, not my momma, no one. I couldn't even get into a women's shelter. The judges gave me temporary restraining orders because my evidence was not substantial. I played such a good part in solidifying my husband's facade that no one believed, supported, acknowledged, or even cared.
The moral of the story. . . . don't pretend. Live the truth because, in the end, you're only hurting yourself on top of the hurt you've already experienced. You deserve better! I deserve better! That said, please read the signs, memorize the signs, and get help NOW. The sooner, the better.
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior used to gain or maintain power and control over another person in a relationship. It can take various forms, including:
Verbal Abuse: When someone intentionally says things to scare, degrade, or damage the person's self-worth. Examples include yelling, humiliating, name-calling, or threatening harm.
Verbal abuse is a form of emotional abuse in which a person uses words or threats to gain or maintain power and control over someone. Being on the receiving end of verbal abuse can cause a person to question their intelligence, value, or self-worth. It goes beyond normal disagreements and can manifest in various ways, including:
Name-calling: Whether in a romantic relationship, a parent-child relationship, or even on the playground, habitual name-calling is unhealthy. Sometimes, it's obvious, while other times, it's disguised as "pet names" or "teasing." Regardless, it's a method of belittling the other person.
Insults and Condescension: Hurtful sarcasm, blame, manipulat
The Greatest Story Ever Told: A Civil Rights Violation of a black woman and h...Purdue Global
In September, a woman who has lived with domestic violence for many years, finally leaves. Files for a DVRO, that's issued temporarily. The accuser obtains a lawyer to fight every accusation. The petitioner gives all the evidence that the judge asks for. The judge retires, the new judge says there's no substantial evidence. The Lawyer, Benjamin Lopatin asks for a continuation on the first three court hears. Now on the fourth hearing this is the evidence that's going to be presented. Full of dishonesty to create a loving marriage. My question is. Why would a woman leave a beautiful marriage as depicted in the response with evidence of love and caring? The evidence is moving, the husband sounds like a dream. Right out of Nicholes Sparks novel. I would have never left if that were the case.
Here is some of our True Story:
A plea for help from my local constituents and community:
Over the past ten years or so, I’ve had many setbacks. In 2014 my son was diagnosed with his first brain tumor, he was two years old. In 2016 he had a recurrence, in 2020, he had two more brain tumors return in the same tumor bed. Each time he had surgery and in 2020 went through seven weeks of Gamma Knife radiation treatment to the entire tumor bed. So far so good, we've had a little over two years of clean MRI brain scans.
During those years our lives were full of unbelievable support and joy within the community. Our home life, not so great. My husband became someone I did not recognize, his behavior and attitude towards me and our older children changed immensely.
Because he was our sole provider and only source for income, insurance and most all our assets are in his name alone. I was powerless to defend myself and my children at least, I thought I was.
Our community resource became my source of hope. I reached out to the social security office to look into getting SSI for my consistent care for my younger son, I went to the regional center to my disappointment, all of these entities turned me away. Although, Central Coast Alliance, Jacob’s Heart cancer support services, the kinship center (for my older adopted son) and our local NAACP members, gave us financial and emotional support for the years that we needed. I also started seeing a psychologist and joined several caregiver support groups in order to manage life in general.
Unfortunately, bad things became worse, my older son was being abused physically by his father and I did all I could to keep them apart, while keeping our family together. Eventually child protective services stepped in and wanted to take all three children. My mother stepped in and called the local PALM police to tell them that my older son was lying and told me that I need to keep family business to myself. The police sided with my mother, and I feared that my children would be taken away from me so I went along with the lie and my older son agreed by saying that he would tough it out so that we would not be separated.
Self Care for the Mind, Body & Soul (1).pdfPurdue Global
Self Care for the Mind, Body & Soul
I remember waking up to a bird that would tap its beak on the side of my window, the little bird would tap and tap, as I lay there with my eyes closed I could hear singing, a little birdy song while all else was silent, clear and refreshing. The warm sun on my face and the clean country Michigan air blowing through my window.
Those were my summer mornings waking up as a teenager in southeast Michigan, I would wake up before anyone else and make myself a cup of coffee. Drink quietly as I listened to absolutely nothing. I would breathe in the sunlight, watching the laundry blowing on the clothesline in our backyard.
In some cultures mornings are sacred. They are a time of renewal because it’s the start of a new day and anything is possible. Waking up first gave me a chance to gather my thoughts and create my idea of the ideal day. I gain great inspiration from knowing just what kind of day I wanted to have and not the kind of day I thought I would. It’s empowering when you begin your day with an intention. Think about what you want, visualize it, see yourself moving through those moments.
“Love yourself as you would want to be loved.”
Don’t you dislike when someone forgets or ignores you? So why would you forget or ignore yourself?
When the stewardess in the airplane goes over the emergency instructions and tells you to put the breathing mask over your face before helping the passenger next to you. This should be your metaphor for life. Address your needs first before you help others. This just simply means that you can’t help someone else if you don’t help yourself first. Imagine you are struggling to breathe yet, you are trying to save someone else but you can’t and you pass out. You both are in danger of losing your lives. I know it may sound a little extreme but it’s not that far off from reality. Many mothers die or become very ill at a young age because they gave everything they had, mentally, and physically to their family and neglected themselves.
Give yourself permission to be quiet. Take a bubble bath, read a book, get a massage, go for a long walk, take a class, enjoy a few small moments and just be with you. Get lost in your own thoughts for a short while without the outside world intruding.
It’s important to decide that you are worth taking care of. Love Yourself!
Happy Spring!
How are you? I know it has been a while. We have some things to
catch up on. I have taken a little break from traveling this year,
although I will be back at it again. Late last year, I decided to start training to become an Art Therapist. I will travel to Los Angeles twice yearly for classes and several Michigan trips.
What does being healthy mean to you? This issue of Start Healthy explores ways you can be 1 percent healthier every day with a glossary of health specialists. Find out the difference between an art
teacher and an art therapist. Did you know that art therapists are
healthcare professionals?
You might regularly visit your primary care physician, dentist,
psychologist, and optometrist. Still, most people must familiarize
themselves with the dozens of other health specialists and their offerings. The list inside can help you better understand the different types of doctors available to you and the services they provide.
It's common to feel a little tired and gloomy on rainy days, but the weather can have a much more significant impact on your overall well-being than you may think. Inside you'll learn the role weather plays in conditions such as seasonal affective disorder. We are here to
help. I'm not a traditional art teacher. Although I love traditional arts and crafts, I use them as a tool to facilitate the healing process. I started Vicky's Art School to help children with disabilities. Let us be your healthcare advocates. I have lived in the cancer arena for ten
years. My experience can help you from diagnosis to recovery, not just with art programs that heal but also with navigating the healthcare system. With that being said, please join us this year in our fundraisers. What investments will you make toward improving your health? With your help, I can offer services at no or low cost.
Please share this copy of Start Healthy with your friends.
Stay in touch, and I'd love to hear from you. As always, it's a pleasure sharing this magazine with you.
Love and Blessings,
Vicky (Ben's Momma)
Merry Christmas - It's Good to be Home!Purdue Global
This year's holiday card is for all my family, friends, and colleagues. Please enjoy this magazine full of recipes and great ideas to bring you into the New Year. Love and blessings, Vicky
What I’ve learned after living for 52 years.pdfPurdue Global
A manifesto written by a new 52-year-old. After living for half a century wisdom kicks in. At least I'd like to think so. I hope I didn't come all this way for nothing.
Amnesty 2020 Conference Slide Presentation.pdfPurdue Global
Growth Mindset
“The Future of Black America.”
August 2020
OVERVIEW
It’s time to create human rights policies that recognize the dignity and worth of all black
Americans to provide greater opportunities and rights without discrimination. The goal would be
to make into law that there's no discrimination in specific social areas no discrimination based on
the color of skin, culture or creed, and other grounds. Such as; race, ancestry, place of origin,
ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age,
marital status, family status, disabilities, and recipients of public assistance and free gender
expression.
The criminal justice system and law enforcement have racially profiled, arrested, and prosecuted
Black Americans way too harshly and without repercussions. This stops now, by making and
implementing laws that protect and improve the black community once and for all.
GOALS
1. Improve the lives of Black Americans through inclusion in all aspects that have excluded
us in the past such as equal and sufficient healthcare, and executive jobs that pay the
same as our white peers. Free education, programs that give black Americans the
opportunity to own a home.
2. No racial profiling by those in authority, massive police reform a call for federal legislation
mandating a “zero-tolerance approach in penalizing and/or prosecuting police officers
who kill unarmed, non-violent, and non-resisting individuals in an arrest.”
3. Police reform needs to consist of more education. Teachers have more education than
police officers and they do not carry a gun or deal with life-or-death situations on a daily
basis. Police officers need to be required to hold a Bachelor's degree as well as police
academy training. A curriculum that consists of cultural sensitivity, diversity as well as
psychology focused.
History
The Segregation Era (1900–1939) - The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The goals were the abolition of segregation, discrimination, disenfranchisement, and racial
violence, particularly lynching.
As you can see 2020 shows a new kind of lynching in police killings of black Americans.
The civil rights act of 1964 did not create lasting success, it needs to be reconstructed to a
prevalent level. Combining civil and human rights into policy will help to facilitate change that is
all-encompassing.
Conclusion
I believe that a civil war is on the horizon and we need to create change now before it’s too late.
We may end up in a place that feels stagnant if we don’t take the necessary steps to protect and
improve the lives of black Americans. It’s important to make changes that are lasting, promote,
and protect future generations of black lives.
By: Victoria Lee, B.S. NAACP Health Committee Chair
Vision Boards: Dream Big and Make it HappenPurdue Global
We are using the Law of Attraction and this visual tool works very well. The way it works is: What you focus on the most with the most passion and intention will manifest in your life. Basically, it is ‘Like Attracts like’ The beautiful thing is it takes only a few materials to construct your very own board.
What does it mean to start your day healthy? The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer—the meaning is highly personal, depending on you and your situation. For some, it’s being motivated to hit the gym every morning at 6:00. For others, it’s waking up feeling refreshed after a good night’s sleep. For others still, it’s feeling optimistic about what lies ahead or looking forward to a nutritious breakfast.
No matter what, though, for every one of us, a new day is a new opportunity to thrive.
Start Healthy magazine embraces this mindset wholeheartedly. We want to help you start making positive changes so you can feel healthier and live your life to the fullest—whether you’re young or young at heart. Within the pages of this magazine, you’ll find thought-provoking articles—with topics ranging from wellness to fitness to food—that are perfect for your interests, tastes, and lifestyle.
Our mission is to inspire you to think more proactively about your health so you can enjoy a more active, enriching life.
https://starthealthy.com/start-healthy/about-the-magazine/
Vicky's Art School was created by Vicky Lee to provide art therapy to children. She believes that creating art can help children express themselves and reduce stress. The school aims to help children with disabilities and from disadvantaged backgrounds develop life skills through art in a nurturing environment.
The Scary Truth! Possible New Lockdowns.Purdue Global
Are we living in the day of Apocalypse? It sure feels like it from the West Coast anyway. It's gone from bad to worse and the light at the end of the tunnel seems farther and farther away. The good news is, if we are smarter and fast enough we can stop it.
September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, Meet BenPurdue Global
Every year parents of about 15,300 kids, including kids in our community, will hear the words “Your child has cancer?”
Cancer remains the number one cause of death in children.
Commentary and synopsis of: When White America gets Pneumonia: COVID-19 and Structural Racism
Presented by Harvard Medical school on September 2, 2020
This session focused on implicit bias in health care.
September is pediatric cancer awareness month. For some of us, it's every day, every month, or whenever this disease decides to rear its ugly head. You can help by giving to Jacob's Heart a small community based nonprofit that has helped my family since 2014, when we first heard the words, "Your son has cancer." I don't think we could have made it through without their support. They couldn't do what they do without your support. Thank you ~ Ben's momma
Support here: www.jacobsheart.org
Covid 19 and African Americans: Reality, Rebuilding and ResiliencePurdue Global
Black Americans have been hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic due to underlying health conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure that are more prevalent in the black community. We must address these health disparities by increasing access to healthcare, paid sick leave, and more COVID-19 testing sites. Additionally, communities need to come together to distribute resources like food and protective equipment while also educating one another on safety measures. Long term, living healthier lifestyles through nutrition, exercise, and overcoming food deserts can help communities fight diseases like COVID-19.
Behavioral psychotherapy focuses on observable behaviors rather than inferred mental processes. Undesirable behaviors are viewed as the problem rather than underlying disorders. The primary goal is behavioral change through methods based on conditioning and altering learned contingencies, such as contingency management or exposure therapy. Behavioral techniques are also used indirectly by helping others apply behavioral methods to clients. Empirical studies have provided strong support for behavioral psychotherapy in treating anxiety, depression, and other disorders.
Cognitive therapy aims to promote logical thinking by helping clients recognize and change irrational cognitions. Therapists use techniques like the ABCDE model or identifying thought distortions to enable clients to logically respond to life events. Originally used for anxiety and mood disorders, cognitive therapy is now applied to
- The document discusses autism from the perspective of a university professor with autism who shares insights into how autistic students think and learn.
- Autistic individuals think in pictures and associations rather than linear, sequential thinking. Their brains rely more on visual areas to process information.
- The document provides tips for teaching autistic elementary and older students, including giving them time to respond, providing written instructions, respecting sensory sensitivities, avoiding vague language, developing their strengths, and finding mentors.
Autism spectrum disorder is a childhood disorder where a child has disabilities in social, behavioral, language, play and verbal communication. Signs of autism can begin in early childhood and include showing little interest, avoiding eye contact, disliking touch, repeating words or phrases, and having trouble adapting to change. Children with autism can range from gifted to having mental retardation, with about 1 in 150 children being diagnosed, affecting both boys and girls across all cultures. The document provides resources for autism including local and educational support groups and organizations.
Sangyun Lee, 'Why Korea's Merger Control Occasionally Fails: A Public Choice ...Sangyun Lee
Presentation slides for a session held on June 4, 2024, at Kyoto University. This presentation is based on the presenter’s recent paper, coauthored with Hwang Lee, Professor, Korea University, with the same title, published in the Journal of Business Administration & Law, Volume 34, No. 2 (April 2024). The paper, written in Korean, is available at <https://shorturl.at/GCWcI>.
What are the common challenges faced by women lawyers working in the legal pr...lawyersonia
The legal profession, which has historically been male-dominated, has experienced a significant increase in the number of women entering the field over the past few decades. Despite this progress, women lawyers continue to encounter various challenges as they strive for top positions.
Merry Christmas - It's Good to be Home!Purdue Global
This year's holiday card is for all my family, friends, and colleagues. Please enjoy this magazine full of recipes and great ideas to bring you into the New Year. Love and blessings, Vicky
What I’ve learned after living for 52 years.pdfPurdue Global
A manifesto written by a new 52-year-old. After living for half a century wisdom kicks in. At least I'd like to think so. I hope I didn't come all this way for nothing.
Amnesty 2020 Conference Slide Presentation.pdfPurdue Global
Growth Mindset
“The Future of Black America.”
August 2020
OVERVIEW
It’s time to create human rights policies that recognize the dignity and worth of all black
Americans to provide greater opportunities and rights without discrimination. The goal would be
to make into law that there's no discrimination in specific social areas no discrimination based on
the color of skin, culture or creed, and other grounds. Such as; race, ancestry, place of origin,
ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age,
marital status, family status, disabilities, and recipients of public assistance and free gender
expression.
The criminal justice system and law enforcement have racially profiled, arrested, and prosecuted
Black Americans way too harshly and without repercussions. This stops now, by making and
implementing laws that protect and improve the black community once and for all.
GOALS
1. Improve the lives of Black Americans through inclusion in all aspects that have excluded
us in the past such as equal and sufficient healthcare, and executive jobs that pay the
same as our white peers. Free education, programs that give black Americans the
opportunity to own a home.
2. No racial profiling by those in authority, massive police reform a call for federal legislation
mandating a “zero-tolerance approach in penalizing and/or prosecuting police officers
who kill unarmed, non-violent, and non-resisting individuals in an arrest.”
3. Police reform needs to consist of more education. Teachers have more education than
police officers and they do not carry a gun or deal with life-or-death situations on a daily
basis. Police officers need to be required to hold a Bachelor's degree as well as police
academy training. A curriculum that consists of cultural sensitivity, diversity as well as
psychology focused.
History
The Segregation Era (1900–1939) - The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The goals were the abolition of segregation, discrimination, disenfranchisement, and racial
violence, particularly lynching.
As you can see 2020 shows a new kind of lynching in police killings of black Americans.
The civil rights act of 1964 did not create lasting success, it needs to be reconstructed to a
prevalent level. Combining civil and human rights into policy will help to facilitate change that is
all-encompassing.
Conclusion
I believe that a civil war is on the horizon and we need to create change now before it’s too late.
We may end up in a place that feels stagnant if we don’t take the necessary steps to protect and
improve the lives of black Americans. It’s important to make changes that are lasting, promote,
and protect future generations of black lives.
By: Victoria Lee, B.S. NAACP Health Committee Chair
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