Archive for August, 2007

Why Answer the Question, “Am I in an Abusive Relationship?”

By Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

Warning! This posted article will either turn you upside down or be the angel that keeps you on your feet, or both.

Each time I go into a chat room on the Internet, in which the topic is abusive relationships, I hear the question: “My boyfriend pushes me to the wall and braces me there. Is this cause to end it?” “My partner’s verbal and emotional abuse are debilitating and I don’t know how to process it.” “How do you know when it has gone too far?” (more…)

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Domestic Violence: What You Must Know When Seeking Help

By Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

Can we bridge the “helping” gap to help battered women?

The Battered Women’s Movement and Clinical Psychology are as far apart as the North and South Pole. However, many people outside of these circles/disciplines believe domestic abuse treatment and advocacy are subspecialties of the practice of psychology. Not at all so! (more…)

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