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Saturday, September 18th, 2010
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.
To read the complete article, visit Parental Alienation – The Cast Away Parent Still Has Longings and Rights
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Monday, September 13th, 2010
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…
To read the complete article, visit Money, Manipulation and Abusive Relationships Shining the Light on the Need for Domestic Abuse Counseling
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Friday, September 10th, 2010
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
When you pull it back and stand whole in yourself, you may look at that man/woman and authentically say, “I love you.” This may be hard to hear if you think domestic abuse is the only issue.
Many people look to their partners to fill the piece missing within themselves. And they rationalize their choice of this particular partner with something like, “He/she complements me.” But, seeing your wholeness as dependent on the presence of this other person poses potential problems for both of you.
To read the complete article, visit Abusive Relationship Help: Personal Wholeness and Abusive Relationships
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