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- Adult Child's Abusive Relationship: The Significance of the Subtle Signs Of An Abusive Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.While the punch, the black eye, the bruised throat or broken jaw are obviously glaring signs that one is living in an abusive relationship, these are not always the clues that inspire the abused to leave. As human beings we have an enormous capacity to whether trauma and a built-in mechanism to ...
Views: 1180 - Is Your Loved One Ready For Alcohol and Drug Treatment? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from addiction professorJust because you want your teenage son to quit drinking, that does not mean he is ready for an alcohol and drug treatment program. The odds are he does not even think he has a problem. Most addicts do not. An addict has to desire change himself. If he’s not ready to change, then he will make no ...
Views: 1180(2 votes) - Domestic Violence - Are You a Victim? - by Violence in the home is a crime we are all becoming more aware of each year. In the UK a quarter of all reported violent crimes are domestic. In the US the estimate of the number ranges from 960,000 incidents of violence against a current or former partner to four million each year. But domestic ...
Views: 1179 - Internet abuse leads to depression in teens - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from camili smithAs we all are aware of the fact that depression is one of the most infuriating and mentally straining health conditions that has sown its roots in the minds of children along with adult individuals in recent times with increasing at a drastic rate. The severity of this mental disorder and its ...
Views: 1177(1 vote) - Daughter In Abusive Relationship: How To Help Your Daughter In An Abusive Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.Often it is the person closest to the abused individual that becomes vocal about the existence of an abusive relationship. This may be mother, father, sister, brother or best friend. What becomes most difficult for these bystanders is helping their loved one acknowledge the abuse as they see ...
Views: 1176 - Vulnerability: Why Do Some People Feel Extremely Vulnerable? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile some people feel as though it is safe them to exist, there are others who don’t. Even so, this could be something that someone is not consciously aware of; how they experience life could just be what is normal. Part of Life However, if they were asked about what they do each day, ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - “It Wasn't Safe For Me To Express My Emotions!” - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen I was about 12 years old, I remember being told to “stop moaning” by my mother. And based on how she responded in this moment, it was as though I was actually making a fuss over nothing. However, this couldn’t have been further from the truth; I was simply speaking out about something. ...
Views: 1174 - Bulimia/Anorexia and Compulsive Overeating:When Family and Friends Don't Get It - by Often a person with an eating disorder covers her pain so well that even when she tells the truth about her suffering, people don't believe her. They think she is exaggerating, overreacting, in a mood that will pass.
She can look so good or so happy that people who love her and think they know ...
Views: 1173 - Domestic Abuse From Seduction to Survival Part One - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Randi FineDomestic Abuse and Violence From Seduction to Survival, Part One Written by Randi G. Fine One out of every four women will experience domestic abuse or domestic violence sometime in her life. Although women are more commonly victimized, roughly two out of every five domestic abuse victims ...
Views: 1173 - Healing from Emotional Abuse – The Mind-Emotion-Body Connection in Healing for Emotional Abuse - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.The mind-emotion-body connection is something some of us take for granted, while others remain in awe. I do both. Now here is a little psychological insight that will open doors for your recovery from psychological, mental and emotional abuse. Go ahead and get your coffee or herbal tea ...
Views: 1173 - The Fast Life Grinds: How to Overcome Habitual High-risk Behaviors - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Anica OaksSome people are naturally drawn to high-risk behaviors. This may involve taking drugs or alcohol, engaging in promiscuous sex, gambling or getting into physical altercations. There are many different ways this tendency can manifest, but all can be dangerous. In some cases, such actions can have ...
Views: 1169 - A Story of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Jason FreedmanArticle By: Jason Freedman Po. Box 496 Salt Lake City, UT 84110 801-949-9651 JasonFreedmanjournalism@gmail.com The Tragedy to Triumph Story of Teal Scott It was a cold, gray March morning at Greenhouse Effect Coffee in south Salt Lake City. I had arrived early so as to set up ...
Views: 1166 - Tooth Truth - by Getting to the root cause of a physical symptom can be a lot like pulling teeth. In my case, it involved literally pulling a tooth….
There was no apparent reason for the eruption of my left upper eye tooth in 1987. It had been crowned along with its neighboring teeth the year I first teamed ...
Views: 1166 - “I Was Completely Out of Touch With My Own Needs!” - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperOnce I had finished studying sport and leisure at college in 2003, I had absolutely no idea about what I was going to do next. I had only taken this course because I enjoyed working out and I didn’t know what else to do. So after it was over, I soon had to face what I had been able to avoid ...
Views: 1166 - Alcohol Addiction FAQ - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongThere are several reasons why many turn to alcohol. Yet when they first do so, they paid little regard that excessive alcohol can cause plenty of harm and damage to the internal organs such as liver and stomach. Alcohol can cause liver-related diseases as well as varicose-like veins in the ...
Views: 1164 - Healing from Emotional Abuse: Overcoming Obstacles and Obtaining Benefits from Meditation - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.I hear people claim they can’t meditate and so they opt for some other form of relaxation or marshal art. My hunch is they can meditate if and when they get out of their way. Meditation is fundamentally not a doing activity, though there is a discipline of routine and mechanics involved. ...
Views: 1164 - “You Were Abandoned!” - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAfter the relationship that I was in at the beginning of 2013 came to an end, I ended up coming into contact with a lot of emotional pain. Although a certain amount of pain had been coming up for a little while, the end of the relationship brought it all up the surface. Fortunately, I was ...
Views: 1164 - Domestic Violence Recovery – Fear is a Choice and Has a Consequence - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.If you chose fear, then the object of your fear is scary. If you chose not to fear, the object is neutral. Fear is a choice. And the choice you make will determine how you see the other person, thing or situation AND how you experience yourself relative to that person…how you experience ...
Views: 1163 - Shelters Don't Help the Real Victims of Domestic Battery - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Brian NicolettiThe nation's 1,200 abuse shelters are filled with homeless persons and substance abusers, making it hard for true victims of domestic battery to get the help they need, reveals a report released today. The report is issued by RADAR Services, a group of men and women working to improve the ...
Views: 1157 - 5 Marketing Tactics Used By Predators To Draw In Their Victims - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2018 from Christiana StarWhen individuals are trapped in or have left abusive situations, they often ask themselves: How did I get into this? Why did I fall for it? How could I be so naive? Why did I not respond to red flags earlier? They experience much self-recrimination and shattered confidence in their judgment of ...
Views: 1156 - Domestic Violence Divorce - 2 Sure Ways to Silence You and Your Victimization - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.Being a domestic violence survivor is quite a job, but navigating the system to secure your safety can feel like a life sentence. You expect the system to “protect” you and your children. And when you see your case and your cause given lip service over actual remedy-providing service, you ...
Views: 1155 - Is The Healthcare Fraternity Failing Its Female Patients? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2018 from Guru RajA few months ago, a 22-year-old woman called the Caremotto helpline, asking to see our CEO Dr Niranjan Ravuri with complaints of gastritis. She specifically requested to not be referred to other doctors on our panel, but solely to him. This young woman told us about how a few nights ago she ...
Views: 1155 - What Is Recovery From Sexual Abuse - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from Gudrun FrerichsThe journey of recovery from sexual abuse can often be a journey of pain that over time may become hopeful longing and turns towards the end into delight. Even though most survivors understand recovery as a lifelong process, a significant milestone is usually achieved when coping without ...
Views: 1155 - The Mind Of The Abuser - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2007 from Sam VakninTo embark on our exploration of the abusive mind, we first need to agree on a taxonomy of abusive behaviours. Methodically observing abuse is the surest way of getting to know the perpetrators. Abusers appear to be suffering from dissociation (multiple personality). At home, they are ...
Views: 1153 - “My Mother Lacked Empathy!” - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt was not uncommon for my mother to act in a destructive way when I was younger, but that doesn’t mean that she spent a lot of time apologising. Shortly after she had done something, she would generally act as though nothing had happened. I would then similar to dropping a plate of food on ...
Views: 1153 - Getting Off Drugs With Drug Rehabilitation Centers - by Submitted on May 16, 2011 from Thomas CableSubstance abuse is quite a common phenomenon these days. Drugs are very common among college kids, young adults and even the older generation. Once hooked, it is very difficult to stay away. Drug rehabilitation centers help to rid the addict of the addiction by means of medical and psychological ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - Receiving Help from a Substance Abuse Professional - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from addiction professorThere are many substance abuse professionals who are trained to help others to overcome substance abuse problems. It doesn't really matter how your addiction started, what matters is what you're willing to do about it now that you're in its grip. It can be very difficult to release control of ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - Domestic Abuse From Seduction to Survival Part Two - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Randi FineDomestic Abuse and Violence From Seduction to Survival, Part Two Written by Randi G. Fine There isn’t any accurate way to predict who will abuse and who won’t. What we do know is that children who have grown up with abusive role models and learned that violence in a relationship is normal ...
Views: 1145 - The lies we tell ourselves - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Manfred LuckMy appreciation for the gift of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is enormous. I've been using it in my practice for about 4 years mostly over the phone and on myself and I've yet to see a condition that it cannot relieve. While relief of pain and suffering and even major increases in peace ...
Views: 1145 - WATCH FOR THE RED FLAGS - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Wayne MisnerA number of years ago, one of the well-known women’s magazines surveyed divorced women. One question asked was, “Why did you get a divorce?” The answers were--he was lazy, would not work, an alcoholic, on drugs, cheated, was abusive (emotional, physical, sexual, mental, verbal), and many other ...
Views: 1143 - Know the Signs: How to Tell When a Loved One Needs Help - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2015 from Hannah WhittenlyIt can be difficult to tell how much emotional pain a loved one is experiencing, even if you are close to them. Many times, people have trouble expressing themselves, or don't want to trouble those around them with their problems. Perhaps you have noticed something different about something, or ...
Views: 1141 - Domestic Abuse Survivor Tips - The 3 Keys to Thriving after Domestic Abuse - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.We all have our moments when we slide into that beaten down spot and find ourselves wallowing in thoughts that keep us there. It’s as if one picks up where one’s former batterer left off. When that happens, nip it in the bud. In the same way that you may quash a cold coming at its early onset ...
Views: 1140 - Domestic Abuse: Chris Brown Incident Sparks Influx of Inquiries - by Every nine seconds, a woman in the U.S. is a victim of dating violence. Since the arrest of singer Chris Brown in the alleged beating of girlfriend Rihanna, the issue of dating violence is again in the spotlight.
DontDateHimGirl.com, a popular dating and relationship advice portal, teaches ...
Views: 1140 - When We Help Ourselves, We Help the Helpless - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn my freshman year of high school, one of my closest friends suffered severely from a clinical depression that required both therapy and medication. Not only had she even attempted suicide, she was confronting the repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse by her former stepfather. It was ...
Views: 1138 - Domestic Violence: 'Awareness' Month Doesn't Stop Domestic Violence - by Lynn Melville, author of 'Breaking Free from Boomerang Love', believes that Domestic Violence 'Awareness' Month should be re-named Domestic Violence 'Prevention' Month. "Being 'aware' of domestic violence doesn't help," Melville says. "We need to work to 'prevent' it."
But how do we know that a ...
Views: 1134 - Giving up Drugs Is Hard. Drug Addiction Recovery Can Help - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Jesse J. GuzmanWhen it comes to Drug Rehabs, it joins your ideal interests to seriously take into consideration going to one of the several long term drug rehab centers presently out there. By doing this, you will certainly be providing on your own a better chance of controlling your dependence not only now, ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - Join Me On Thursday For A Live Video Call! - by Submitted on May 07, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperA few weeks ago, I was speaking to Errol Campbell, an intuitive coach, author and teacher, and he said about doing a video together. The idea he put forward was to talk about the inner child and the impact this part of us can have on our life. I was on board with this idea and I was looking ...
Views: 1133 - Abusive Relationship Healing - 5 Tips for Lifting Depression after Your Abusive Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.It is common knowledge that when one is beaten down, they feel beaten down. So it’s no wonder that domestic abuse survivors frequently suffer from depression. We see this in individuals living in an abusive relationship, and in those having left their abuser. What is it that makes it ...
Views: 1132 - Child Abuse: When Will We Do Away with This National Recognition? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsApril is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. We take one day to remember mothers and fathers, those who gave their lives for this country, the signing of The Declaration of Independence, a man who gave his life in the name of civil rights, and the day Christ was born. I have often wondered ...
Views: 1131 - Social Justice Warriors: Are Social Justice Warriors Emotionally Undeveloped? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one stays up to date with what is taking place in the world and/or if they use social media, they may be familiar with the term ‘social justice warrior’ or SJW for short. One way of looking at this would be to say that this is someone who is trying to make a difference in the ...
Views: 1131 - The Secret Life of a Feminist - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2013 from Lisa RaphaelThe Secret Life of a Feminist By Lisa Raphael The story of O was my bedside companion from the time of my first sexual encounters until I left my husband, thirty-five years later. A liberated woman, I never understood my fascination with the book. The story of O describes the ...
Views: 1129(1 vote) - After The Fall - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2007 from Johnny MorneyLife has sent me more than what I consider my fair share of stumbling blocks my way over the years . My great friend and mentor Les Browns says “When you fall try to land on your back because if you can look up, you can get up. But the problem is most of the time the fall is totally ...
Views: 1126 - Definition: Abuse and Recovery - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Douglas PakPhysical abuse is abuse involving contact intended to cause feelings of intimidation, pain, injury, or other physical suffering or harm. Psychological abuse or emotional abuse is a form of abuse characterised by a person subjecting or exposing another to behaviour that is psychologically ...
Views: 1125 - Psychological Legal Abuse – Mental Illness by Psychological and Mental Abuse - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.The use of psychology or psychiatry to contain and control a family member (or close friend) is almost as old as psychiatry itself. Not well publicized, however a practice that dates back decades. From time to time, you may see a person wearing a psychiatric diagnosis that was inspired by the ...
Views: 1125 - Understanding Worthiness - by It is obvious that we are in a time of change. With all of the changes occuring in the world we should not be surprised when the doors of change open in our own personal life. When my doors opened I was very afraid. At first I didn't recognize them as doors of oppurtunity, I thought my whole ...
Views: 1125 - A Voice For The Oppressed! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Biancia TateOppress-to weigh heavily on the mind of; worry. to keep down by the cruel or unjust use of authority. Oppression-physical or mental distress. Bless- to consecrate with blood; to make holy. To ask divine favor for; to endow; to make happy; to praise. Jesus said in His Word the following ...
Views: 1124 - ALCOHOLISM AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Albert GauldenThere was an article on the Internet today (April 15, 2009) that said a new drug, naltrexone will soon replace the need for alcohol rehab because this “miracle” med takes away the craving for alcohol. No more need for 12 steps, no meetings, no sponsor and for goodness sake, you never ever have ...
Views: 1124 - Hitting Rock Bottom Means Hitting Reset Button - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2017 from Gaurav KumarLife can get a little crazy sometimes. Things can be going smoothly for years on end, and it seems like you're making progress – but then you get hit with some kind of tragedy that just knocks the wind right out of you. Tired of the Same Old Life Then you get hit again – and again. ...
Views: 1120(1 vote) - The Addictive Personality Part Two - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2018 from Randi FineAddictive Personalities Part Two of a Three Part Article Written by Randi G. Fine Much has been written about genetic predisposition and its relationship to addictive personalities. Having an addict in the family does not guarantee that everyone in the family will become addicts. But many ...
Views: 1118 - Domestic Violence Resources – Understanding Privileged Communication and Witness Testimony - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.Privileged communication and expert witness testimony are two areas that battered women and abused men may come to know in their divorce proceedings. However, the way in which these two interact is not always clear. And unfortunately for some the consequences pose a significant loss. This ...
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