During the summer of 2010, in conjunction with the development of a bestselling book on conscious business (Align, Expand and Succeed: Shifting the Paradigm of Entrepreneurial Success), author Carol Liege got together a group of friends who are therapists to develop some simplified reports on what women can do about serious family problems that affect children — problems like domestic violence, abuse, drugs, alcohol, divorce, death of a parent.
The problem with these subjects isn’t a lack of information — it’s that there’s often too much information, not all of it is good or trustworthy, and it can be terribly difficult for an ordinary person to find the best sources. The best sources aren’t necessarily on the first page of Google, or may not show up at all if you search the wrong keyword. Besides that, appropriate action depends on the circumstances of the individual or family involved, the laws of the state and county regarding domestic violence and abuse, and the programs and services available locally.
Because domestic violence can be dangerous for both the victim and those who try to intervene, the decision was made to simply provide suggestions about finding resources close to home that are equipped to help you make good decisions and take appropriate actions. For this information, see our free report.
Carol Liege started her career as a psychiatric social worker with a master’s degree from Smith College. She interned in a children’s agency and children’s psychiatric facility, then became Supervisor of Intake and Referral at the Boston City Hospital/Boston University Child Guidance Center. She then became a state planner in the office of the Commissioner of Mental Health, and later a senior planner in the Executive Office for Administration and Finance attached to the Governor’s office, specializing in human service and education issues. Later she was a senior consultant in Washington, D.C. public affairs firms that planned and organized coalitions and campaigns around national issues such as drunk driving. In recent years she has been in unrelated businesses and active in national women’s business affairs. Her personal and family experience dealing with difficult problems led to her interest in this project.