August 2nd, 2011
It’s no secret that abuse is about control. What might be less clear is what is the abuser trying to control. Is it NOW or LATER? In other words, is the abuser set on conquering the moment or is he/she plotting for a longer vision?
Intermittent Explosive Abuser
Some abusers lose it moment-to-moment and use their fury and violence to control the moment. They want to exert their will on what is happening now.
To read the complete article, please visit Abuser Characteristics – What Is the Abuser Seeking to Control?
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July 30th, 2011
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Don Miguel Ruiz and was touched by the potency, yet simplicity, of his message. With further reflection on his “The Four Agreements,” I see significant application to breaking the cycle of verbal abuse in marriage through the lessons of domestic abuse therapy.
The First Agreement and Domestic Abuse Treatment
“The Four Agreements” detail Don Miguel Ruiz’s code for life. Let’s take a look at the First Agreement and its relationship to domestic abuse treatment and breaking the cycle of spousal abuse, specifically verbal abuse in marriage.
To read teh complete article, please visit Verbal Abuse in Marriage – The Key to Nonviolent Communication in Marriage
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July 24th, 2011
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
What’s empathy got to do with healing domestic abuse injury? Everything. Domestic abuse healing is much like healing other social trauma and psychological injury.
Hearing You
It all starts with attention. When you are seen and heard by another, you open onto yourself and through that attention, healing begins.
To read the complete article, please visit Healing from Domestic Abuse – What’s Empathy Have to Do With Healing from Domestic Violence?
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