A brain injury is a change in brain function. It can happen when the brain is harmed by impact or violent shaking. It can also happen when the brain does not get enough oxygen. Strangulation can damage arteries or veins in the neck that may lead to stroke and subsequent brain injury.
Families at Radiance come from a beautiful tapestry of cultures and backgrounds. As they celebrate seasonal milestones, moments of togetherness are a vital part of their healing journey. But for a family living in shelter, traditions that once brought comfort and connection can suddenly feel out of reach.
At Radiance, we understand that when mothers are supported, families are supported too. A mother’s emotional and mental well-being can shape how safe, connected, and understood her children feel. By listening closely to mothers and recognizing the complexity of their experiences, Radiance offers support that is compassionate, practical, and trauma-informed.
In a shared space like the hall of the Children’s Centre, the mural becomes more than art. It becomes a language of its own, one that invites wonder, connection, and understanding. One child points to an animal. Another child notices and calls out a hidden letter. They turn to each other and laugh, and just like that, a shared experience begins to take shape. Through these interactions, children begin to build empathy, cultural awareness, and essential social skills.
Meet the people who help foster connection at Radiance and learn how they support culture and belonging. These roles help families and communities respond to domestic violence in safe and informed ways.
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At Radiance, we understand that experiences of control, violence, and abuse within the family can leave deep impacts, not just on individuals, but on relationships as a whole. Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in connection, in safety, and with the right supports in place.
Meet May. May moved into the Radiance Centre, fleeing a controlling, physically, emotionally and verbally abusive relationship with her three children.
Radiance exists to provide support to those impacted by domestic violence, and we specialize in helping children work through their trauma and recover from the effects of experiencing or witnessing violence. Our team of professionals provide support both to children living in our shelter, as well as children enrolled in our trauma-informed children’s centre. They deploy a wide variety of practices catered to supporting children including Play Therapy and Theraplay.