Abuse and Divorce – The Larger Politics of Your Domestic Violence Divorce

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

Have you ever wondered who and what is driving the war you are in…the court charade in your family law matter?

Battered women ask, “What keeps this darn thing going?” “How is it that he can continue to abuse me through the courts?”

To read the complete article, visit Abuse and Divorce – The Larger Politics of Your Domestic Violence Divorce

Posted in Abuse Insights | No Comments »

Money, Manipulation and Abusive Relationships – The Need for Domestic Abuse Counseling

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

In abusive relationships characterized by two-way interactional violence, money is often used as a means to plea for pardon. It is also a means to keep your partner saying, “I’m sorry.”

When used in this way, it can be a set-up for subsequent violent episodes. Here’s how…

To read the complete article, visit Money, Manipulation and Abusive Relationships Shining the Light on the Need for Domestic Abuse Counseling

Posted in Healing Insights | No Comments »

Abusive Relationship Help: Personal Wholeness and Abusive Relationships

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

When you pull it back and stand whole in yourself, you may look at that man/woman and authentically say, “I love you.” This may be hard to hear if you think domestic abuse is the only issue.

Many people look to their partners to fill the piece missing within themselves. And they rationalize their choice of this particular partner with something like, “He/she complements me.” But, seeing your wholeness as dependent on the presence of this other person poses potential problems for both of you.

To read the complete article, visit Abusive Relationship Help: Personal Wholeness and Abusive Relationships

Posted in Healing Insights | No Comments »