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.
GIVING and RECEIVING NEGATIVE FEEDBACK
/in Assertiveness, Empowerment, Self-esteem and Confidence /by JenniferThis fourth blog in my assertive communication series shows why these skills are important and how to be constructive in their use.
ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS: REQUEST AND REFUSAL
/in Assertiveness, Coercive relationships, Growth, Self-esteem and Confidence /by JenniferThis assertive communication skills series begins with two self-defining skills: assertive request and assertive refusal.
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.
CENTERING SELF-CARE TO REGAIN YOUR RIGHTS AND POWER
/in Coercive Control, Empowerment, Growth, Mindfulness, Self-esteem and Confidence /by JenniferCentering self-care de-stresses and connects you to your emotions and thoughts. This creates a resilient buffer from all stress, including abuse. By regaining your former self-care methods and perhaps adding new ones, you can reconnect with yourself and regain your power.
HOW TO EMPOWER YOURSELF WHEN AN INTIMATE PARTNER ABUSES YOU
/in Assertiveness, Coercive Control, Domestic Abuse, Empowerment, Growth, Intimate Partner Violence, Mindfulness, Self-esteem and Confidence /by JenniferThis blog is the beginning of a seven-part series regarding therapeutic basics that I found addressed survivors’ concerns and encouraged post-traumatic growth. Each of my next six blogs will go into more depth. I think you will find they help you to empower yourself.
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