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Domestic Abuse Therapy – What Is the Difference between Battering and Anger?

by Dr.Jeanne King, Ph.D.

A turning point insight for people in domestic abuse therapy comes with their understanding the distinction between battering and anger.

They may say, “If battering is off the table and no longer acceptable in my relationship, then what do I do with my anger?” For crying out loud, we all get angry, right? That’s part of being a human being.

But, the issue at hand here is the implied relationship between anger and battering. Are they the same? How are they different?

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© Dr Jeanne King, Ph.D. – Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention

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Estranged Parents and Abused Children ~ The Conditioning of Parental Disrespect and Hate

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

“What’s going on between you and me has little to do with us; rather, it is more about the dynamics between you and your father/mother.” Sound familiar?

If you are a woman, you may know this as “domestic violence by proxy.” If you are a man, you more likely call it “parental alienation.” I am not suggesting that these two terms (domestic violence by proxy and parental alienation) refer to the same syndrome.

Read on to learn about the conditioning of parental disrespect and hate through domestic violence by proxy and parental alienation.

To read the complete article, please visit Estranged Parents and Abused Children ~ The Conditioning of Parental Disrespect and Hate

© Dr Jeanne King, Ph.D. – Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention

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Help for Abusive Relationships – What Professional Resources Can Help You Break the Cycle of Domestic Abuse?

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

One out of every three women will experience a domestic assault in their lifetime. That is a mind-boggling number, and it has been a referenced statistic for four decades. Even more shocking is the fact that this huge number of women represents one of the most under-served populations when it comes to healing in their abusive relationships.

What are the help options for people in battering relationships who seek to end and heal domestic abuse?

To read the complete article, please visit Help for Abusive Relationships – What Professional Resources Can Help You Break the Cycle of Domestic Abuse?

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