Children that grow up in homes where physical and emotional violence exist learn to live with, and adapt to, the cycle of violence. The tension builds, the violent outburst occurs, and the “honeymoon” phase follows. The victims (children included) live for the honeymoon phase. The children often know that this is the time when the abuser is loving. Mommy and Daddy are happy again and maybe the family has some fun together.
Although children will never understand exactly what happened to create the tension or outburst, they will learn that it is okay to be cruel and hurtful as long as you say you’re sorry and bring presents. They will believe that it is normal to disrespect the people you love. They will learn to express their own feelings by degrading and hurting others or by allowing themselves to be degraded and hurt. No matter how violence in a home is experienced, emotionally, physically and/or sexually, our children are always harmed.
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BIRDIES FOR CHARITY (AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Tournament)
This is the third year Harmony At Home has participated in the Monterey Peninsula Foundation’s Birdies for Charity fundraiser. Birdies for Charity has raised over $725,000 during it’s four year history, and Harmony At Home has benefitted in receiving over $48,000 to support our programs with a mission to end the cycles of violence and abuse by empowering children and young adults with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead healthy and productive lives.
The Birdies for Charity campaign will launch November 1, 2011, and conclude February 29, 2012. Please go to the link below to join the pledge drive beginning November 1. When you pledge an amount per birdie, or a flat donation, the Monterey Peninsula Foundation will add an additional 15% match. Each pledge form offers you a chance to guess the total number of birdies that will be made during the tournament. The lucky person who guesses correctly will win the grand prize of two United airline tickets and a one night stay at the Inn at Spanish Bay, including golf for two at the Links at Spanish Bay. There are other prizes too! Check it out ~
Click here to visit the Birdies for Charity website.
Julianne Leavy, Executive Director of Harmony At Home, sits down with Theresa Wright
of KSBW-8 to discuss the organization's programs. Two of the youth participating in the
Teen Programs were interviewed as well to share, with the community, their experiences.
The show can be viewed here.
Harmony at Home now has a Facebook Page. Click the Like Button if you want to be a fan of Harmony at Home.
Harmony at Home's Executive Director Julianne Leavy was interviewed by KION TV 46 on April 19, 2010. The article entitled "Counseling Helps Kids Stay Away From Violence" is on the KION TV 46 website.
