Archive for January, 2010

Signs of Domestic Abuse – Happy or Hurting Over Your Pain

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

Domestic violence victims know the thrill they observe in their partners over their demise. It’s as though their partner derives some pure pleasure from the fact that they are hurting.

It may even be the only time they are given human attention. It may be the time they get heard, all the while sensing a personal delight derived from their battering partner.

To read the complete article, please visit:  Signs of Domestic Abuse – Happy or Hurting Over Your Pain

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Battered & Abused Men – Taking Responsibility for Your Victimization

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

One of the challenges for battered men, as it is for battered women, is taking responsibility for their own victimization. Once this is done, a window opens for change…for reform…for transformation.

When we hear the word “victimization,” we hear something “happened to” the injured party. While something probably did happen to the victim, one must ask: what can this person do to insure their own safety and well-being in their given situation?

To read the complete article, please visit:  Battered & Abused Men – Taking Responsibility for Your Victimization

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Domestic Violence: Genetic or Learned?

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

People ask, is domestic violence genetic or learned? Take a look at this cross cultural video clip and see this producer’s answer to the age-old question about domestic violence.

http://www.stop-violences-femmes.gouv.fr/outils/nouvelle-campagne-contre-la-violence-faites-aux-femmes.html

For additional information on domestic abuse signs and healing, please browse our resources at http://www.enddomesticabuse.org/ebooks.php

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