Author: Kiara Nicholson

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Kiara Nicholson

Kiara is a full-time cat lady with a passion for social justice. At HCWC, she is the Primary Prevention Coordinator – facilitating conversations with adolescents and adults on fostering healthier relationships and ways to make the world a safer, more equitable place. Kiara is a proud alum of Texas State University where she received her bachelor’s degree in Applied Sociology. Her passions include social change, youth activism, LGBTQ activism, and crafting. She doesn’t like taking pictures, but she does love Bitmojis.

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Digital Abuse: Healthy Love Online and Off

by Kiara Nicholson February 12, 2021 0

Technology can be a great way to stay connected to the world and those around us. We use it to talk, text, order food, and catch up on our favorite shows. When ... Read more.

Take Action to Prevent Dating Violence

by Kiara Nicholson January 28, 2021 0

Dating Violence Awareness Month is a national effort to raise awareness about the impacts of dating abuse and encourage communities to support teens and young... Read more.

Dating & Domestic Violence, Healthy Relationships

LGBTQ Relationships

by Kiara Nicholson June 17, 2020 2

Relationships are as different as the people in them. The same goes for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) relationships. There a... Read more.

Healthy Relationships

LGBTQ Pride Month

by Kiara Nicholson June 12, 2020 0

What began as a day to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City, a tipping point for the LGBTQ rights movement in the United States, LGBTQ Pride... Read more.

Dating & Domestic Violence, Healthy Relationships

Go Orange This February

by Kiara Nicholson January 27, 2020 0

This year marks 10 years since Congress declared February National Dating Violence Awareness Month, a national effort to raise awareness about the impacts of da... Read more.

Healthy Relationships, Self-Care

What Is Self-Compassion?

by Kiara Nicholson January 7, 2020 0

Think of a time when a close friend or family member was feeling really bad about themselves or struggling in some way. How did you respond to this person, espe... Read more.

Dating & Domestic Violence, Healthy Relationships

5 Ways You Can Help End Domestic Violence in Your Community

by Kiara Nicholson October 24, 2019 0

At times, we may not know what we can do as individuals to ensure relationships free from violence and abuse for every member of our community. Though Domestic ... Read more.

Healthy Relationships

LGBTQ Pride Month

by Kiara Nicholson June 4, 2019 0

Celebrating PRIDE June is Pride Month! What began as a day to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City, a tipping point for the LGBTQ rights mo... Read more.

Dating & Domestic Violence, Healthy Relationships

February is Dating Violence Awareness Month

by Kiara Nicholson February 1, 2019 0

February is Dating Violence Awareness Month, a national effort to raise awareness about the impacts of dating abuse and encourage communities to support young p... Read more.

Dating & Domestic Violence, Healthy Relationships

Healthy Relationships 101

by Kiara Nicholson December 20, 2018 0

Relationships can be defined in many ways. Whether they are serious, casual, a friendship, or family, all relationships deserve to be healthy. But how do you kn... Read more.