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Monday, October 19th, 2009
By Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
Battered women and abused men are accustomed to being the scapegoat for the problems in their abusive relationships . They are routinely told:
- “It’s your fault, you made me do it, say it, etc.,”
- “If you weren’t so ________, it wouldn’t have happened.”
- And oh yes, remember this one: “None of this ever happened anyway…It’s all in your head, crazy-psycho.”
To read the complete article, please visit: Abusive Relationships – Making You the Problem in Your Abusive Relationship During Your Divorce
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Friday, October 16th, 2009
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
“Gaslighting” is a term we’ve heard to refer to mind-messing. That is, telling someone something that is untrue to be true. And then dancing in, over and around it until confusion sets in for the listener and anyone else that is an earshot away.
It’s actually a form of mental and psychological abuse, because at its core is control. You see the gaslighter will keep the gaslighting game going until he/she wins. And winning is resurrecting your utter confusion and willingness to buy the fact that “the sky is indeed orange.”
To read the complete article, please visit: Controlling Behavior – 6 Keys to Avoid Gaslighting Psychological Abuse
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
The patient’s partner asks, “How do I know she can benefit from psychotherapy?” And I’m honored to have the answer roll right out of me.
This is a question that many family members have once they reach that point of doubt. You know what I mean. Doubt that the patient will be anything other than what they are.
To read the complete article, please visit: Readiness Assessment – How Do You Know When Someone Can Benefit from Psychotherapy?
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