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Sunday, June 12th, 2011
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
Domestic abuse survivors encounter experiences that bring to life their prior victimization. It can be so real for them that they believe they are “that person” again. And this thought even haunts them. Has that ever happened to you?
Domestic Violence Triggers
A trigger is something that stirs something else. It can be as subtle as a scent or mannerism of a past violent partner, or as dramatic as the courtroom scene where your kids were “kidnapped” from your custody.
To read the complete article, please visit Healing from Domestic Abuse – Victim’s Nightmares Become Survivor’s Triggers
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Wednesday, June 8th, 2011
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
Accountability is a core concept to integrate in domestic abuse counseling. However, at first, it can be hard to wrap one’s brain around its meaning when it comes to feelings.
Verbal abusers are notorious for spewing their verbal rampage upon their partners to get them to own how they are falling short. For example, in his/her eyes, you are the “lousy housekeeper,” “fat slob,” “filthy pig,” from time to time when he comes home and things are not as he desires.
To read the complete article, please visit Domestic Abuse Counseling – Accountability and Collaboration Versus Verbal Abuse
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Friday, June 3rd, 2011
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
If you think being battered as a young adult is complicated, image the same set of dynamics superimposed on an aging body and compromised health. I liken it to child abuse without the freedom of a potential future beyond being abused.
Most of the help in spousal abuse is directed to the young and middle-aged. But that doesn’t mean the concerns of battered women 55 plus is inconsequential. To the contrary…with each passing decade, the imprisonment intensifies.
Here are five key concerns troubling this underserved population of battered wives…
To read the complete article, please visit Elderly Battered Wives – The 5 Key Concerns Troubling Older Abused Women
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