Davies Warning: This column may be triggering for some readers. Editor’s note: In partnership with the Center for Community Counseling, The Chronicle publishes columns addressing mental-health issues in our community. Reach out for help at 541-344-0620 and.ccceugene.org. My mother was a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Even though she was highly[Read More…]
Author: Jon Davies - For The Chronicle
Learn, discuss strategies to prevent sexual violence
Dear Bernard, Our daughter is leaving home to go away to college. Her mother and I are hearing a lot about sexual violence on campus. Does it really happen that often? What can we do to keep our daughter safe? Signed, Concerned in Springfield Davies Dear Concerned, Parenting a young[Read More…]
Coping tips for men, families struggling with pandemic
Dear Bernard: My husband has been a “good guy” being a supportive and hard-working partner throughout our 10-year marriage. However, since the pandemic he has really been irritating me. He still struggles with the idea of wearing a mask and maintaining social distance. While normally a patient and fun-loving person,[Read More…]
Coping tips for dealing with Covid
This week Dear Bernard’s guest columnist and licensed psychologist Jon Davies offers tips on persevering your well-being through the next six months of the pandemic. Have you been feeling frustrated, irritable, anxious, lonely, depressed or even hopeless? Are you worried about your health or that of your kids or other[Read More…]
