Tag Archive for: intimate partner violence

ASSERTIVE BELIEFS

Assertive 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

Noticing and adjusting your thoughts is an important mental health skill for everyone. Change negative thinking and you’ll change your life.

HOW TO EMPOWER YOURSELF WHEN AN INTIMATE PARTNER ABUSES YOU

This 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.

GUIDANCE FOR INTIMATE PARTNER ABUSE THERAPY

Intimate 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.

GRIEF AS PART OF HEALING

Grief is always a normal and important part of healing for intimate partner abuse survivors.

LANGUAGE AND POWER

None of us escape from the language of patriarchy. Increasing our awareness of sexist language releases us from unjust outlooks on men and women.