Domestic Violence Counseling – How to Select Help for Domestic Abuse

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

“My spouse has been abusing me for years, and now I have reached a breaking point. I drew the line in the sand and said, ‘That’s it, no more!’ I have insisted that we seek help for our relationship problems.”

If you are in an abusive relationship, I trust you know these thoughts and feelings. You may have even taken it to the next step…

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When “We” Means Losing Me – 5 Signs of a Controlling Relationship

Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

When I show up for you, “inception” becomes the order of the day. It’s as though you expect your thoughts to become my thoughts. And I struggle with having to decide, “Will it be we or me?” Sound familiar?

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Relationship Conflict – Eliminating Judgments and Fulfilling Needs in Domestic Abuse Treatment

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

“Let me tell you how defective you are” is a strategy that will yield a disconnection. Whereas, “here is what I need from you” lends itself to connection and communion.

In domestic abuse counseling, couples find that the former is a relationship compromiser and the latter is a relationship enhancer. And learning this lesson is transformational to the individuals, as well as to the relationship.

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