October 6th, 2010
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
Have you ever noticed how some abusers will fight you to the end for custody and others give it up and walk away? Now this observation may be contrary to common understanding by those in the domestic violence divorce circles. However, from the clinical perspective, these are the trends.
To read the complete article, visit Domestic Violence Divorce – The Cobra Batterer, Child Custody Seeker
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October 2nd, 2010
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
“Complacency sex” is having sex so as to avoid the consequences of not having sex. It’s a very common practice in controlling relationships. I see it, more often than not, in the abusive relationships that come to me in professional practice.
It usually starts out innocently and as a result of the woman (in the case of heterosexual relationships) encountering the aftermath of refusing sex. She could be met with her controlling husband’s inquisition…his self-pity…his retaliation.
To read the complete article, visit Sex and Control – The 5 Dangers of Complacency Sex in Controlling Relationships
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September 28th, 2010
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
There are people who have been on our email list since its inception nearly five years ago. Many of these faithful readers are deeply rooted in the battered women’s movement. Some have asked, “Why are you trying to help people ‘fix’ relationships that many people urge you to flee?”
I say, “excellent question.” The answer has more to do with my getting back to who and what I am. It has more to do with the fact that we have re-focused our business to being the vehicle for making our most seasoned and sophisticated skills available to individuals in abusive relationships.
To read the complete article, please visit Domestic Violence Treatment – Domestic Abuse Intervention in the Context of Relationship Therapy
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