May 1st, 2010
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
Some people will tell you that abusers are “mean” people. But, often they are hurt people without the awareness of their pain or the skills to deal with their feelings in a way that is personally satisfying and relationship-enhancing.
Striking another person doesn’t really feel good to batterers even though they may show a sense of pleasure in and over their assault. And the net result of their abusive behaviors destroys relationships.
To read the complete article, please visit Domestic Violence Counseling – Breaking the Cycle of Abuse Is a Conscious Choice That Abusers Can Make
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April 29th, 2010
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
Part of the glue that binds abusive relationships is the victim’s sense of perceived responsibility within the relationship. And battered men are as guilty in the responsibility department as are battered women.
For the Abused Man
You have to endure all and be the strongest all the time, even in the face of your greatest weakness. And you think you must draw from this strength the resources to fix everything.
To read the complete article, please visit: Battered Men – The Responsibility of the Abused Macho Super Man
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April 26th, 2010
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
A common question battered mothers ask is, “How do I know if the psychiatrist is neutral or not?” Another way they ask the same question is, “How do I know if the doctor is lying to me?”
When you are at war with a batterer, you grow to learn that the healthcare and legal soldiers frequently take sides. And many of these players are easily enamored with your ex or soon-to-be ex.
To read the complete article, please visit Domestic Violence Divorce Is the Psychiatrist Lying to You?
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