Archive for September, 2010

Parental Alienation – The Cast Away Parent Still Has Longings and Rights

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

It’s been seven years since he/she has had contact with his/her child. And this child is turning 18 years old next year. Those forgotten longings and rights start stirring again.

I hear this story routinely and recognize a pattern in these parents who have been tossed aside as though they were tissue that no longer matters. The fact is that they continue to matter long after they have been cast away.

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Abuse and Divorce – The Larger Politics of Your Domestic Violence Divorce

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

Have you ever wondered who and what is driving the war you are in…the court charade in your family law matter?

Battered women ask, “What keeps this darn thing going?” “How is it that he can continue to abuse me through the courts?”

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Money, Manipulation and Abusive Relationships – The Need for Domestic Abuse Counseling

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

In abusive relationships characterized by two-way interactional violence, money is often used as a means to plea for pardon. It is also a means to keep your partner saying, “I’m sorry.”

When used in this way, it can be a set-up for subsequent violent episodes. Here’s how…

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