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- New Choices That Dismiss Dark Conditions - by The only thing most of us know to do when life takes an unwanted turn, bringing us what we don't want, is to take a turn for the negative ourselves. And when the circumstance in question really makes a wreck of things, not only do we summarily reject the event seen "at cause," but for good ...
Views: 903 - An Interview of Geri from Geri’s Recovery Music - by Could you tell us a little about your recovery story?
I'm the eldest of four children and I was born in British Columbia, Canada. My father, a retired Baptist minister, is American and my mother, a homemaker, is Canadian. I was raised in a perfectionist’s household with strict religious rules ...
Views: 899 - How Can Nature Positively Impact Your Mental Health? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2020 from M Nasir AzizHow Can Nature Positively Impact Your Mental Health? It is a rather unfortunate fact that many of us have become so wrapped up within our day-to-day responsibilities to the point that the natural environment is hardly experienced. This is actually quite ironic, as previous generations were ...
Views: 899 - Does The Film ‘Joker’ Show What Can Happen If Someone Was Abused As A Child? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperA few days ago I had the chance to watch ‘Joker’ and I must say that this was an intense film. I thought the story was solid, the acting was stupendous, and the score worked nicely too. Unlike so many of the other superhero films, this was very lifelike. I would even go as far as to say that ...
Views: 894 - Ten Resolutions To Get Out of Abuse - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Lisa Peck1-I will believe in my value and worth as a person. 2- I will take time weekly to learn about the dynamics of abuse. 3- I will tell at least one trusted person about my situation and ask for support. 4- I will become familiar with my local law agencies, and their procedures to help victims. 5- I ...
Views: 892 - Reporting Abuse - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Claude RatliffThe process of reporting abuse is such a simple thing. You call or tell someone in a position of authority that abuse is occurring, a life is in danger, or harmful neglect is taking place. Pretty simple, huh? So, why is such a simple process so rarely ever done by the person suffering the ...
Views: 886 - The Secrets Hidden in Choice - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2020 from Nancy FairbrotherI did not want to be born. I did not want to leave that divine place of unspeakable love where I lived. I knew that my life on earth would be full of challenges; unrelenting sadness, feelings of worthlessness, depression, and fear. Coming into this world felt like being sentenced to life in a ...
Views: 879 - The Three Forms Of Closure - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Sam VakninFor her traumatic wounds to heal, the victim of abuse requires closure - one final interaction with her tormentor in which he, hopefully, acknowledges his misbehaviour and even tenders an apology. Fat chance. Few abusers - especially if they are narcissistic - are amenable to such weakling ...
Views: 878 - Eat The Right Foods For Health And Wellness - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Darlene SiddonsOUR BUSY lives and schedules create a rush, rush mentality to our days, and our health and wellness is placed second or even third on our priorities and our first inclination is to give up breakfast, and it is true what they have been saying for years…breakfast is one the most important meals of ...
Views: 877 - Condoning Abuse - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2007 from Sam VakninStatistics show that intimate partner abuse, including domestic violence, has declined by one half in the last decade in the United States. Jay Silverman and Gail Williamson demonstrated in "Social Ecology and Entitlements Involved in Battering by Heterosexual College Males" (published in ...
Views: 873 - Domestic Violence Divorce: Legal Psychiatric Rape - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.When a victim leaves a battering relationship and moves out OR speaks out, is she safe? Not necessarily so. Statistics show she is more often at greater risk after she leaves. Far too often we hear about battered women falling through the cracks of the system on their way out of an abusive ...
Views: 871 - Family Violence Healing: 3 Keys to Healing Parental Alienation - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.When children go away to college and get away from “who and what” the controlling family members want them to be, a window opens up. What they discover is their essence. Now here’s the gem... That essence is a composite of their formative years. If you were in their lives ...
Views: 870 - Signs Of Abusive Relationships: Conditioning that Kills From The Inside Out In Abusive Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.We know the drama of domestic abuse from the outside looking in, as it is popularized by the media and by entertainment mediums. But the silent insidious inner deaths that take place are more pervasive and, and in some cases, more debilitating for the domestic abuse survivor. What are the inner ...
Views: 869 - Domestic Abuse - Why Water For Domestic Abuse And Trauma Recovery? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.What’s with the water for domestic abuse survivors? Water can be like soap to the body on a cellular level. It flushes out the impurities in the system. And let’s face it when you live with someone who tells you that you are junk...toxicity builds up in your system. So how do you ...
Views: 866 - Abused Men - Are You In The Doghouse Of An Abusive Relationship? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.Abusive women put their men in the doghouse when they are misbehaving. And the shame these men feel is no different than that felt by battered women. It’s a shame that has many dimensions: a) I let my partner down. b) I don’t measure up to my partner’s expectations and/or ...
Views: 861 - Homeopathic And Natural Cures For Alcoholism - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Darell BelenAlcohol abuse is a type of disease. Individuals who abuse alcohol will drink it in excess despite the fact that it negatively impacts every aspect of their lives. Approximately two thousand individuals aged less than twenty one die in alcohol related crashes every year. Around one half of ...
Views: 861(1 vote) - 5 Benefits of Learning to Identify Intimate Partner Abuse - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.If you have read my writing, you may know me as someone who encourages people to recognize intimate partner violence. But, I wonder if you know why I’m so steadfast about this. Learning to Meditate Is Like Learning to Mate I’m reminded of the days when I taught biofeedback and ...
Views: 860 - Feeling Safe: Does Someone Need To Feel Safe In Order To Stay In Their Body? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is in touch with their body, they will be aware of how they feel and what their needs are. Through having this connection, they will be able to make use of the information that is inside them. So, if they feel tired or as though they are not at their best, they will be able to ...
Views: 854 - After The Abusive Relationship - 7 Clues for Knowing You're Doing What Is Right For You - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.Domestic violence survivors often wonder what next? Now, that I’m no longer defined by my role in my “other life,” then what next... Who is this person? What is this person? What ought this person be doing with her life? In some respects this pondering is typical of battered ...
Views: 850 - Child Abuse: Why Is It Hard For Someone To Heal From Child Abuse? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was abused as a child, they can be in a very bad way now that they are an adult. Like a car that has been in a massive accident, they won’t just have a few scratches; every part of them can be messed up. So, their thoughts and emotions can be all over the place, their brain might ...
Views: 849 - The Three Forms of Closure - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2007 from Sam VakninFor her traumatic wounds to heal, the victim of abuse requires closure - one final interaction with her tormentor in which he, hopefully, acknowledges his misbehaviour and even tenders an apology. Fat chance. Few abusers - especially if they are narcissistic - are amenable to such weakling ...
Views: 848 - What Is Inner Baby Work? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperFor a number of years now, I have been doing inner child work, and the term ‘inner child’ may have been something I first heard when I read one of John Bradshaw’s books. I think that his books are terrific. Anyway, when I first started doing this work I would get in touch with the parts of ...
Views: 842 - Abusive Relationships - Why Doesn't She Just Leave, for Crying Out Loud! - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.Almost as common as the question why doesn’t she just leave are the answers. So why do people continue to ask? I suspect it is because a victim’s staying in an abusive relationship is truly perplexing looking from the outside in. Here are 3 clear explanations for why she ...
Views: 840 - Alcohol and Sex for Young Adults - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2008 from Susan HermanFor lots of student, sex is part of the college experience. For better or worse, decisions about sex (whether or not to do it, with whom, and when) are thought about and talked about a lot. "I didn't plan on sleeping with anyone when I went to that party. This morning I woke and there was a ...
Views: 840 - Child Abuse: Does Child Abuse Cause Mental And Emotional Problems? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperFor quite some time now, it has been said that there are a lot of people who are not in a good way internally. When something like this is spoken about in the media, the words ‘depression’, ‘anxiety’ and ‘suicidal’ are often mentioned. It can then seem as though this is a fairly new problem ...
Views: 838 - 30 Day Rehab - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2019 from John KahalThe Journey To Recovery and What To Expect In a 30 Day Rehab While in a 30 Day Rehab program can help prepare a person mentally for the process of starting their journey to recovery. The recovery program involves residing in a residential treatment center for the duration of 30 days. During ...
Views: 837 - Child Abuse: What Can Happen If Someone Was Abused As A Child? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIn order for a problem to be solved, two things need to take place. Firstly, it needs to be clear that there is a problem, and secondly, it needs to be clear what the problem actually is. For example, ones car might not be running properly but, until they become aware of this absolutely ...
Views: 835 - 2020 WNAAD Survivor Empowerment Telesummit Free Event - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2020 from Dr. Anne BrownTake Your Recovery From Narcissistic Abuse To The Next Level! From the safety of your home learn trauma-transforming steps to not only empower you but also make notable reductions in the vast array of trauma symptoms. What would it be like to have an action-oriented roadmap for recovery ...
Views: 834 - Child Abuse: Can Child Abuse Cause Someone To Feel Worthless? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhat can make it more or less impossible for someone to feel comfortable in their own skin and to be grateful for the life that they have been given is if they feel worthless. Through feeling this way, their life can be unbearable and being alive can feel like a curse, not a blessing. To say ...
Views: 833 - Adult Child's Abusive Relationship - How to Support Your Child's Psychotherapeutic Growth - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.Parents are often the instruments of change for adult children in abusive relationships. And at the same time, they can also impede the change process. The Process Yields the Result Psychotherapy is a process; it’s not an injection. Even though there are psychotherapeutic techniques ...
Views: 831 - Tips For Recognizing Alcoholism - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Terje EllingsenIn this article I will will discuss signs to be aware of if you suspect that a friend, family member or yourself have alcohol problems. But first let's make clear what we mean by 'alcoholism': "a chronic disorder characterized by dependence on alcohol, repeated excessive use of alcoholic ...
Views: 828 - Rehab centers in Cincinnati - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2019 from Rosy brownRehab centers in Cincinnati Ohio's third-biggest city is Cincinnati and 66th biggest city in the US with 301,301 inhabitants. The city lies in an awesome area on the north bank of the Ohio Waterway, and Licking Waterway is a halfway safe, 488 km (303-mile-long ) stream of the Ohio Waterway in ...
Views: 824 - Addiction Treatment Centers in New York - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2019 from Addiction AideNew York is the most populous city which is located in the United States. New York is the most densely populated major city in the US with (Population: 8,550,405) censused in 2017. This city welcomes strangers with a moderate climate, famous center park. And the statue of liberty is the identity ...
Views: 822 - Child Abuse: Can Someone Feel As Though They Are Betraying Their Parents If They Talk About Their Abuse? - by Submitted on May 04, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperIf, after coming to see that they were abused and/or neglected during their early years, someone might feel the need to talk about what they went through. At this stage, they might not feel comfortable speaking to one or both of their parents about it. Still, although they can have this ...
Views: 821 - Factors To Consider If You Are Planning To Hire The Services Of A Professional - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2019 from Sachin PatilIt is often seen that when it comes to a special day in our life we often get confused and tensed about what to do and whether everything is in order or not. We tend to plan and over analyze the bigger things that will go into making the day special and overlook the small things that ...
Views: 820 - Feelings: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Set Them Up To Lose Touch With Their Feelings? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough human beings are feeling beings who think as opposed to thinking beings who feel, this is not something that is widely recognised. In general, it’s as if human beings are primarily thinking beings that also have feelings. So, in the same way that the tip of the iceberg is the ...
Views: 819 - 6 tips to combat fear of bullying - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2019 from Eddie ColinWhat is bullying or bullying? Educational system and qualifications Primary education Being parents September 2, 2015 Raul Fernández The bullying , also known worldwide as bullying is a form of psychological abuse and / or physical suffering children mainly within the education sector ...
Views: 818 - Planning and Executing Your Getaway - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2007 from Sam VakninDo not leave unprepared. Study and execute every detail of your getaway. This is especially important if your partner is violent. Be sure to make a Safety Plan – how to get out of the house unnoticed and the indispensable minimum items that you should carry with you, even on a short ...
Views: 815 - What You Must Know When Seeking Help For Domestic Abuse - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2007 from Jeanne King, PhDThe last thing an abused woman needs to hear while seeking safety from domestic violence is that she’s crazy. Unfortunately, however, this may be one of first things she learns from the evaluating mental health professional. The Battered Women’s Movement and Clinical Psychology are ...
Views: 815 - Dear Dr. Romance: You're giving advice on what YOU consider normal - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2020 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance:Thank you for your free articles, you have a lot of good stuff in there. A couple of the girls at work and I read your articles and get a good laugh. You're giving advice assuming that our lives are what YOU consider normal. You have a good job, make good money, live in a ...
Views: 811(1 vote) - Parentification - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2019 from Paul DunionParentification Dr. Paul Dunion Parentification of children happens when parents are either unwilling and/or unable to effectively parent their children. Parental absence may occur because of mental illness, addiction, arrested development, medical issues or unavailability due ...
Views: 810 - SEO Companies Outsourcing SEO Overseas - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2019 from pray net pkSEO company is essential to on line business. Company today went digital.seo company in usa With its power to execute international promotion, nearly every model is on a quote to establish an on line presence. But, it's difficult to get on line existence without appropriate SEO service. If you ...
Views: 810 - Abused Men: Abusive Partner And The Gender Factor - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.Common thinking is that domestic violence is a “women’s issue.” While it is true there are more reported abuse cases involving women, it is a fact that men are abused by their domestic partners as well. My belief is that there is indeed a gender factor when we think of abuse ...
Views: 806 - To the Brave Women of Hollywood: Thank you. - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2020 from Misa HopkinsTo the women of Hollywood - women like Alyssa Milano, Gabrielle Union, Ashley Judd, Lady Gaga, Queen Latifah, Kesha, Mo’Nique, Mira Sorvino, Teri Hatcher and many others: We didn’t realize how much we needed you to speak up and share your stories of sexual abuse, trauma and harassment. But now ...
Views: 798 - "People Haven't Got Time To Have Years Of Therapy!" - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperA little while ago, when I was online, I read something that really stood out. The general gist was that due to how busy people are in today’s world, they haven’t got the time to have years of therapy. As a result of this, they need to be able to transform their life in a much shorter period ...
Views: 797 - Becoming Gold-the launch of a virtual support network for survivors of childhood sexual abuse - by I welcome you to visit our website! When I say our website, I refer to all survivor's of childhood sexual abuse, who will hopefull use this site as a resource, a support, a creative outlet for expression of feelings, or somewhere to find information to educate themselves and others. Welcome, I ...
Views: 797 - What You Must Know to Leave an Abusive Relationship Safely - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.Often times we hear that leaving an abuser, can be deadly. According to FBI reports 75% of all homicides by intimate male partners occurred after the victim left. Battered women are far more vulnerable to physical attack as well as attacks to their personal privacy, their civil liberties and ...
Views: 797 - Abusive Relationship - Double Dynamics When Sons And Daughters Are In Abusive Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.It’s no secret that we use our adulthood to work out our unfinished business with our parents. And when domestic violence is on our plate we may even see it as an opportunity to get even. Young people in abusive relationships sometime remain in these relationships because their parents ...
Views: 795 - Domestic Abuse and Family - The Use of Your Immediate Family to Carry Out Your Abusive Partner's Agenda - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.To add insult to injury, confusion to the complicated, mystery to the already oozing drama is the use of your own family to carry out your abusive partner’s agenda. Why? Whose Family Is My Family? If you’re perplexed as to why your parents are suddenly supporting your ...
Views: 795 - Domestic Violence and Child Custody: From the Frying Pan to the Fire of Family Violence - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.Can we bring justice to family courts? That’s a highly political question, and I think the answer has more to do with the nature of the human beings behind the system and the misconceptions of those using the system to seek safety. We hear of battered women falling through the cracks of ...
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