June 5th, 2010
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
“When I’m distressed by your inconsiderate actions with respect to me and I point this out to you, a door opens for another round of you demonstrating your superiority with respect to me.”
If you’re in an abusive relationship, you probably know how this looks and feels. Read on and see if you recognize these subtle communication patterns of domestic abuse and signs of an abusive relationship.
To read the complete article, visit Subtle Signs of an Abusive Relationship Diversion Control Tactic 101
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June 1st, 2010
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
Who is the victim? Which one of these folks is the abused? This is a question police officers often ask themselves when they show up on a domestic matter.
The social, psychological and medical providers should be asking the same question. Why? Because of the characteristic “flip” that perpetrators will do wherein suddenly they allege and successfully establish that they are “the victim.”
To read the complete article, visit The Domestic Violence Perpetrator’s Flip: Who Is the Victim?
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May 28th, 2010
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
Have you ever noticed how it is that some people believe they own the right to make decisions that affect both of you? And when you learn a decision has been made without your input, and in some cases without your knowledge, you feel violated.
It’s common knowledge that abuse is about control. One party bulldozing through choices and decisions is simply another part of this control dynamic.
To read the complete article, visit Abusive Relationships and Controlling People: The Right to Decide for Both of Us
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