BELIEVING YOU DESERVE ABUSE
Believing you deserve abuse is an injury from coercive control. Abuse damages your belief in your worthiness, leaving you vulnerable to those who want to dominate.
EMOTIONAL ABUSE RECOVERY QUESTION: CAN MY PARTNER CHANGE?
/0 Comments/in Coercive Control, Coercive relationships, Empowerment, Intimate Partner Violence /by JenniferLeaving or staying—there is no decision that fits everyone. Each person should consider their circumstances. Trust what you see regarding your partner’s behavior and follow your intuition. The following information helps clarify your situation.
HOW TO MAKE EMPOWERING RESPONSES WHEN PEOPLE ARE UPSET
/in Assertiveness, Coercive Control, Emotions /by JenniferAnger Starvation and Positive Admission are two constructive ways of dealing with another’s anger, disappointment, or frustration.
ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION: EMOTIONS & EMPATHY
/in Assertiveness, Coercive Control, Domestic Abuse, Emotions /by JenniferExpressing Emotions and Empathy is the second of the Assertive Communication Skills series. They complete the self-defining skills along with requests and refusals covered earlier.
REPAIRING PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL BOUNDARIES
/in Coercive Control, Controlling Relationships, Empowerment, Intimate Partner Violence /by JenniferRepairing physical and emotional boundaries is the fifth in my empowerment series that began with How to Empower Yourself. This step begins with believing you have the right to set limits.
CHANGING NEGATIVE THOUGHTS
/in Assertiveness, Coercive Control, Coercive relationships, Empowerment, Growth, Self-esteem and Confidence /by JenniferNoticing and adjusting your thoughts is an important mental health skill for everyone. Change negative thinking and you’ll change your life.
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