April 23rd, 2010
by D. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
We hear about domestic abuse survivors’ boundary issues as though this is what got them in the abusive relationship. Well, maybe it did. However, it’s also true that their progressive dismantling of their personal boundaries is what keeps them safe while living in an abusive relationship.
If you are in an abusive relationship, you probably know what I mean. Now it may not necessarily be something that you are conscious of, but I trust you are aware of the fact that if you say “no,” to something your batterer wants, there will be consequences…emotional abuse, verbal abuse, physical abuse.
To read the complete article, please visit Healing Emotional Abuse Boundary Issues of Domestic Violence
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April 17th, 2010
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
Couples in Domestic Abuse Treatment get hung up on controlling each other’s recovery. They each decide to make their relationship work and then they place their focus on the other’s therapeutic process and progress.
It looks something like this…
To read the complete article, please visit: Domestic Abuse Treatment – Changing Your Partner in an Abusive Relationship
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April 14th, 2010
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
Battered mothers in divorce court often look like “swine flu” survivors that haven’t realized they are part of an epidemic. These women are in awe over what is “happening” or has “happened” to them and their children.
They go into court expecting “justice” and walk out thinking they missed the boat or those on their ship merely kicked them off. And from here, they frantically reach out merely trying to stay afloat in the wake. They are perplexed as to why and how they end up with supervised visitation and no custodial rights.
To read the complete article, please visit: Domestic Violence and Divorce – The Epidemic Facing Battered Mothers in Family Court
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