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Battered Women – When Mature Women Leave Abusive Relationships

Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

“Dr. King, speak to how it is for the mature woman in an abusive relationship and how it is for her when she leaves,” writes a reader.

My knee jerk response to this request was, “the dynamics are the same.” Battering is battering is battering. An abuse dynamic that is long standing or discovered later in life resembles an abuse dynamic earlier in life.

To read the complete article, please visit: Battered Women – When Mature Women Leave Abusive Relationships

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Readiness Assessment – How Do You Know When Someone Can Benefit from Psychotherapy?

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

The patient’s partner asks, “How do I know she can benefit from psychotherapy?” And I’m honored to have the answer roll right out of me.

This is a question that many family members have once they reach that point of doubt. You know what I mean. Doubt that the patient will be anything other than what they are.

To read the complete article, please visit: Readiness Assessment – How Do You Know When Someone Can Benefit from Psychotherapy?

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Victimization and Manipulation – 3 Tips for Satisfying Your Needs after the Abusive Relationship

by Dr. Jeane King, Ph.D.

We know that domestic abuse survivors endure the tremendous pressure of their controlling partners. And they become accustomed to manipulation as a means to fulfill one’s personal needs.

It’s no wonder that manipulation becomes a method of choice when it comes to meeting their own individual needs. But how satisfying will this be in the long-run?

To read the complete article, please visit: Victimization and Manipulation – 3 Tips for Satisfying Your Needs after the Abusive Relationship

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