Controlling Relationships and Financial Empowerment: Access vs. Control

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

Have you ever noticed how controlling people enjoy using money to control their loved ones? It’s as though they like the roll of “dolling out the cash,” all awhile knowing how it inspires financial dependency.

And those on the receiving end both love and hate it. They like their access to money dolled out, but hate the “waiting” period just before the allowance is due. They don’t like the vulnerability that they experience in themselves, knowing that their access to funds is truly out of their hands.

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Domestic Violence by Proxy: The Key to Healing Parental Alienation and Helping Your Compromised Child

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

“My ex has lured our son into wanting to live with him and now my son treats me just like my ex did. He has turned our boy against me.” If you have left an abuser, you may know this one.

Sad to say, almost weekly someone writes to me asking for insight on how to deal with this dilemma. How do you deal with being an estranged parent? What can you do for your brainwashed child?

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Spousal Emotional Abuse and Financial Control – How to Break the Cycle of Financial Abuse

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

“Here’s your monthly allowance, dear. It’s yours to spend as you wish.”… “By the way, please write a check to cover…” “And while you’re at it, I’d like to review your checkbook to see how you are spending the rest.” Sound familiar?

“Financial abuse” is the customary name for this form of spousal emotional abuse. It’s one of the popular power and control tactics used to foster dependency and dominance in intimate relationships. Essentially, it violates one’s personal autonomy and emotional integrity.

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