October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and so I’m so excited to bring on a dear friend and expert, Geimy Barreto, MSW, LSW. Geimy is a bilingual clinician working with victim survivors of domestic violence and their children. She received a BA in psychology from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) and her MSW from Rutgers University with a certificate in Violence Against Women & Children. In addition to her impressive credentials, her mission is to educate and guide women and men survivors of abuse through their individual healing process so they reach their full potential of self-sufficiency, self-empowerment, and self-love. I sincerely hope that this conversation will empower you to take the necessary steps towards freedom and healing. If you know someone who is dealing with DV, be a dear and share this. Geimy's Information:Email: [email protected]Domestic Violence Hotline for Essex County, NJ (24/7):  973-759-2154National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7):  1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text "START" to 88788“One-Stop Shop” for legal assistance, clinical services, safety planning, advocacy, and many other resources:All services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL – Monday-Friday https://www.essexcountyfjc.org/Ph:  973-230-7229 or by Chatbox on website*There are centers available nationwide and internationally. Find your nearest center at:  https://www.familyjusticecenter.org/affiliated-centers/family-justice-centers/For more information on how to get help, identify abuse, and plan for safety go to: https://www.thehotline.org/DV Worksheets Discussed: Wheel of Power & Control:  https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/power-and-control/ Cycle of Violence:  https://greenhaven4help.com/the-cycle-of-abuse/Tearapy Recovery:Website: www.tearapyrecovery.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/tearapyrecovery YouTube: www.youtube.com/tearapyrecovery Download the Exposure App to stream the visual episodes!Disclaimer: This page and any related platforms are strictly for educational purposes and awareness. Tearapy Recovery does not and cannot guarantee the effectiveness or success of any suggestions provided as they are either based on personal experience or referenced from other sources. If you have an immediate mental health emergency, please call your mental health provider, 911 or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255). Additionally, the views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Tearapy Recovery, LLC.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tearapyrecovery/support