HOW TO MAKE EMPOWERING RESPONSES WHEN PEOPLE ARE UPSET
Anger Starvation and Positive Admission are two constructive ways of dealing with another’s anger, disappointment, or frustration.
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ASSERTIVE BELIEFS
/in Assertiveness, Coercive relationships, Empowerment, Growth /by JenniferAssertive Beliefs is the seventh blog in my empowerment series for victims of partner abuse. You must believe you have the right to be assertive before using skills: this article builds that foundation. It covers definitions, benefits, beliefs that may interfere, an assertiveness skills list, and steps to work on the belief that you have the right to stand up for yourself.
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.
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.
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.
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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