Posts by jseverson

Occupational Therapy (OT) has been referred to at Genesis as the missing piece in the healing puzzle, but it may be hard to understand what Occupational Therapy is just based on the name. When you hear the word “occupations” you are likely to think about employment. When Occupational Therapists talk about occupations, they are referring…

Understanding the profound impact of domestic violence on the parent-child bond is essential for mental health professionals, social workers, and the public alike. This intricate connection is the focal point of our latest podcast episode, where we had the privilege of speaking with Ruth Guerreiro, Chief Clinical Officer of Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support. During…

The aftermath of gender-based violence is a complex web of trauma that often remains misunderstood. To address this reality, we launched season 3 of Genesis The Podcast with a profound conversation with Dr. Judith Herman, a notable figure in the field of trauma studies. Her dedication to understanding trauma and supporting survivors has paved the…

This April marks the 22nd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. A month intended to focus awareness on the epidemic that is sexual violence and to inspire all of us toward action. The National Crime Victimization Survey tells us that in this country every 68 seconds someone is sexually assaulted and every 9 minutes one…