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Thursday, August 11th, 2011
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
You think your psychologist will help you in your family court abuse and divorce case, and your attorney expects your psychologist to help him/her. Unfortunately, your psychologist and your attorney do not share the same perspective on what that “help” looks like. Sound familiar?
I have seen countless cases in which clients are told by their attorneys that their therapist is essentially in place to be their representative before the court. And immediately this changes the dynamics of the so-called therapeutic relationship.
To read the complete article, please visit Abuse and Divorce – What Role Will Your Psychologist Serve in Your Divorce?
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Saturday, August 6th, 2011
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
Responsibility is a term we use in psychology that can create confusion in domestic abuse victim advocacy. For example, who is responsible for the pain of verbal abuse in marriage ? Is it the abuser or is it the domestic abuse survivor?
We are indoctrinated into believing that the perpetrator is always responsible for his/her battering behavior. As with any behavior, other people are responsible for their behavior and you are solely responsible for yours. Added to this are your thoughts, beliefs and feelings. You are responsible for your thoughts, beliefs and feelings; and others are responsible for theirs.
To read the complete article, please visit How to Stop Verbal Abuse in Marriage – Who’s Responsible for the Verbal Abuse?
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Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
It’s no secret that abuse is about control. What might be less clear is what is the abuser trying to control. Is it NOW or LATER? In other words, is the abuser set on conquering the moment or is he/she plotting for a longer vision?
Intermittent Explosive Abuser
Some abusers lose it moment-to-moment and use their fury and violence to control the moment. They want to exert their will on what is happening now.
To read the complete article, please visit Abuser Characteristics – What Is the Abuser Seeking to Control?
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