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Being attentive to what’s going on around you is called situational awareness. Knowing when something is out of place can save your life. But staying aware without being on high alert takes practice. You can train yourself by starting to watch for certain things until you do it automatically. Position Yourself for Observation When you’re

If you’re in an abusive relationship, you’re not alone. Sexual or physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner happens to close to 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men. And that doesn’t include emotional abuse, which can be extremely damaging on its own. It can be very hard to leave a relationship

Self-defense involves more than just responding to a physical attack. The best way of defending yourself against aggression is by having a plan you can put into action before, during, and after a violent incident. A holistic self-defense strategy involves five basic steps: Decide The first step is to decide not to be a victim.

Personal boundaries are limits you set for yourself that define what you will or will not be a part of. You cannot meet everyone’s needs, so boundaries identify your limits to yourself and others. They protect you physically, emotionally, and mentally and allow you to be yourself. So what do you do when your boundaries