October 13th, 2009
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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October 9th, 2009
by Dr. Jeanne King, PhD.
When domestic abuse survivors show up in the system to protect their children and themselves from family violence, they can unknowingly step into “institutionalized abuse.” This is especially true when they rely on family court to provide remedy for domestic violence.
To read the complete article, please visit: Legal Domestic Abuse – The Reality of Family Violence and Institutionalized Abuse
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October 5th, 2009
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
A survivor asks, “Once your abusive partner has used the legal system for further abuse, and final papers are filed with you having to see a psychologist of his choosing, what do you do? How do you turn the case around? He continues to threaten to take the children away.”
When you are in this situation, it feels like something went “wrong.” You ask yourself, “How is it that I’m the victim/survivor and I’m having to defend myself and prove my mental/emotional stability.” Right?
To read the complete article, please visit: Legal Psychiatric/Psychological Abuse – From Family to Court, From Court to Shrink
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