November 1st, 2010
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
“Do you think my husband will/can change?” Spousal abuse survivors embarking on domestic abuse counseling ask this question. They want to know if I think their husbands will change. And the husbands secretly ask, “Will/can she change?”
Now, let’s face it, I don’t have a crystal ball but I can tell you what a good prognosis looks like. I can tell you how someone presents wherein the chances are in their favor for a positive outcome in domestic abuse treatment. And, I can tell you which prospective patients are not likely to embrace the therapeutic process and benefit from a domestic violence intervention.
To read the complete article, visit Domestic Abuse Counseling – 5 Clues for a Positive Outcome in Domestic Abuse Treatment
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October 30th, 2010
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
“What’s wrong with you that you can’t forget about that…I haven’t hit you in five years.” Sound familiar?
Abusers think that once they offer up an apology that you should get over it. While it’s true that with time, domestic abuse victims can heal…the legacy of playing the violence card lives on.
To read the complete article, visit Physical Abuse and the Violence Card The Legacy that Abusers Live
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October 27th, 2010
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
“When you make a request of your partner and he blows you off as though nothing was said, then you must swallow your desire or try putting it out there again.” Now this is as subtle as it gets, so look closely and you will see the victimization habit dangerously embedded.
Domestic abuse survivors let their inner most desires fall upon deaf ears and then do nothing about it. Why?
To read the complete article, visit Healing Victimization Habits – How to Get Your Needs Met After an Abusive Relationship
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