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Monday, November 1st, 2010
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
“Do you think my husband will/can change?” Spousal abuse survivors embarking on domestic abuse counseling ask this question. They want to know if I think their husbands will change. And the husbands secretly ask, “Will/can she change?”
Now, let’s face it, I don’t have a crystal ball but I can tell you what a good prognosis looks like. I can tell you how someone presents wherein the chances are in their favor for a positive outcome in domestic abuse treatment. And, I can tell you which prospective patients are not likely to embrace the therapeutic process and benefit from a domestic violence intervention.
To read the complete article, visit Domestic Abuse Counseling – 5 Clues for a Positive Outcome in Domestic Abuse Treatment
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
“When you make a request of your partner and he blows you off as though nothing was said, then you must swallow your desire or try putting it out there again.” Now this is as subtle as it gets, so look closely and you will see the victimization habit dangerously embedded.
Domestic abuse survivors let their inner most desires fall upon deaf ears and then do nothing about it. Why?
To read the complete article, visit Healing Victimization Habits – How to Get Your Needs Met After an Abusive Relationship
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Saturday, October 16th, 2010
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
Sometimes things are not as they seem when it comes to domestic violence counseling. On the outside looking in, one might think the striking person is the “real” abuser in the relationship. But with closer analysis, it becomes evident that the person holding the control is the psychological abuser.
TO read the complete article, visit Domestic Violence Counseling Physical vs. Psychological Abuse: Who Is the “Real” Victim Here?
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