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Jerilyn Dufresne is a licensed clinical social worker and provides therapy at a mental health center. Her past work has been with crises and disasters. She’s also been a stand-up comic. Reach her at jerilynexaminer@ameritech.net.

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Domestic violence: Guerline stayed with husband and now she and her five children are dead

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There was a gruesome scene awaiting deputies in Naples, Florida on Saturday. Guerline Damas and her five children were found dead in their family...
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Wait--Chris Brown does remember attacking Rihanna

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TMZ.com reports that Chris Brown does remember the assault on Rihanna, and that the Larry King Show took his...
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Chris Brown "doesn't remember" assaulting Rihanna

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Claiming he doesn't remember assualting Rihanna, Chris Brown says that when he reads the report or hears about the incident it's like he's reading...
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They gave a second chance to Michael Vick's dogs: Does he deserve a second chance too?

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Best Friends Animal Society saved many of Michael Vick's dogs. Two will always have to live at Best Friends because of a court order. Others, however,...
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Chris Brown apologizes: Is it enough?

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Chris Brown taped a public apology--to Rhianna, his friends and family, and his fans. Is he sincere? Is it enough? He says that he's been truly...
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Chris Brown plea bargains a deal

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Chris Brown said he's guilty to one count of felony assault against singing sensation Rihanna. He'll be sentenced on Aug. 5, but the terms of the plea...
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Rihanna a reluctant witness against Chris Brown

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According to CNN, Rihanna is a reluctant witness against Chris Brown. On Monday she'll be in court. This preliminary hearing is to determine if Chris...
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Psychologists and Torture

Evidence has come to light about psychologists' involvement with the torture at Guantanamo and elsewhere. The APA condemns torture of any kind....
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Couple violence not limited to adults

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The Rogers Park Young Women's Action Team has had a major increase in phone calls recently. Ever since The Oprah Winfrey Show called for the agency's...
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Mass murderers: Similarities and differences

The recent killings in Alabama and Germany (both in double digits) highlight both similarities and differences in the two murderers. One killed his...
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