REPAIRING PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL BOUNDARIES
Repairing 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.
PARTNERS’ DOMINATION BELIEFS LEAD TO 1) Abuse 2) Submission
/in Coercive Control, Coercive relationships, Controlling Relationships, Empowerment, Socialization /by JenniferLooking at the assumptions that underlie coercive control helps explain why your partner behaves abusively. Sometimes they admit these beliefs, but mostly it’s their behavior that shows you what they believe.
CALLING OUT ABUSE TO HEAL CONFUSION, SHAME, AND SADNESS
/in Coercive Control, Coercive relationships, Controlling Relationships, Domestic Abuse, Empowerment, Growth, Intimate Partner Violence /by JenniferCalling out abuse means naming what happened” as abuse, coercive control, gaslighting, intimate partner violence, domestic abuse—whatever term feels right to you. It includes acknowledging that the person you love is willing to harm you. This will hurt! However, it’s the beginning step toward freedom.
FACING LOSS WITH RESILIENCE
/in Coercive relationships, Controlling Relationships, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence, Self-esteem and Confidence /by JenniferDr. Boss reveals that resilience is especially important when there are no immediate solutions. This is often what intimate partner abuse survivors face: no immediate solution. Sometimes, coercive behavior continues even after leaving. Dr. Boss prescribes adaptability, flexibility, and tolerance for ambiguity. What do these mean for victims of intimate abuse?
GUIDANCE FOR INTIMATE PARTNER ABUSE THERAPY
/in Coercive Control, Coercive relationships, Controlling Relationships, Domestic Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence /by JenniferIntimate partner abuse victims often search for therapists who help them recover from the emotional injuries they experience. The purpose of this blog is to guide both prospective clients and therapists toward treatment success.
EMOTIONAL ABUSE HEALING: SEE THE RED AND YELLOW LIGHTS
/in Coercive Control, Coercive relationships, Controlling Relationships, Domestic Abuse, Emotions, Growth, Intimate Partner Violence, Relationships /by JenniferHere are some questions whose answers offer clues about whether you are dealing with someone who is emotionally abusive. Proceed with caution and talk about it if you don’t like what you see.
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