Comments for House of Peace Publications http://houseofpeacepubs.com/wordpress Virtual Training Center for Mental Health and Wellness Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:05:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Protective Parent Trust Betrayed by Dr. Erica Goodstone http://houseofpeacepubs.com/wordpress/?p=510&cpage=1#comment-3110 Dr. Erica Goodstone Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:05:18 +0000 http://houseofpeacepubs.com/wordpress/?p=510#comment-3110 Are you saying that up to 70% of divorce cases end up allowing the abuser to gain custody of the child or children? That is quite an astouding statistic. Dr. Erica Are you saying that up to 70% of divorce cases end up allowing the abuser to gain custody of the child or children? That is quite an astouding statistic.

Dr. Erica

]]> Comment on Child witness-victims heal with Transformational Journaling™ by Dr. Erica Goodstone http://houseofpeacepubs.com/wordpress/?p=487&cpage=1#comment-2921 Dr. Erica Goodstone Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:11:28 +0000 http://houseofpeacepubs.com/wordpress/?p=487#comment-2921 Dr. Debra, It is so true that children who grow up in abusive families often are attracted to abusive partners in later life. In fact, if they connect with a gentle and loving partner they may actually view that person as weak and not acceptable. When our early caretakers are manipulative and controlling, we may grow up believing that this is the right way, the best way, even the only way to be. In my counseling sessions and Rubenfeld Synergy mind-body therapy, clients often uncover those beliefs and patterns that have perpetuated old abuse dynamics. The next step is to face those old memories, get support in your current life, journal about it, have private counseling and peer group support sessions, and so much more. Dr. Debra, your new ebook will be helping so many children (and their parents) to begin the process of healing from abuse. Dr. Erica Dr. Debra,

It is so true that children who grow up in abusive families often are attracted to abusive partners in later life. In fact, if they connect with a gentle and loving partner they may actually view that person as weak and not acceptable. When our early caretakers are manipulative and controlling, we may grow up believing that this is the right way, the best way, even the only way to be.
In my counseling sessions and Rubenfeld Synergy mind-body therapy, clients often uncover those beliefs and patterns that have perpetuated old abuse dynamics.
The next step is to face those old memories, get support in your current life, journal about it, have private counseling and peer group support sessions, and so much more.
Dr. Debra, your new ebook will be helping so many children (and their parents) to begin the process of healing from abuse.

Dr. Erica

]]> Comment on Three Trauma Issues Domestic Violence Victims Experience by Debra Wingfield http://houseofpeacepubs.com/wordpress/?p=435&cpage=1#comment-2768 Debra Wingfield Wed, 04 May 2011 15:01:43 +0000 http://houseofpeacepubs.com/wordpress/?p=435#comment-2768 Dr. Erica, Thanks for asking a very important question. Although our society seems free and there is more discussion about domestic violence and child abuse, protective mothers experience multiple problems with the Family Court system in the US and other countries. There are a number of groups addressing this issue through blogs like Protective Mothers International (PMA) and support groups. Just do a quick search to learn more about a court system run amok. Dr. Debra Dr. Erica,
Thanks for asking a very important question. Although our society seems free and there is more discussion about domestic violence and child abuse, protective mothers experience multiple problems with the Family Court system in the US and other countries. There are a number of groups addressing this issue through blogs like Protective Mothers International (PMA) and support groups. Just do a quick search to learn more about a court system run amok. Dr. Debra

]]> Comment on Three Trauma Issues Domestic Violence Victims Experience by Dr. Erica Goodstone http://houseofpeacepubs.com/wordpress/?p=435&cpage=1#comment-2765 Dr. Erica Goodstone Wed, 04 May 2011 02:59:21 +0000 http://houseofpeacepubs.com/wordpress/?p=435#comment-2765 Dr. Debra, This topic is so very important and I believe not enought has been done in our court system to ensure the safety and well being of protective mothers. It is sad to hear that an abusive partner, one who has forced his woman to have to escape for her own and her children's safety, can then be awarded custody of their children. Does that really happen much in this modern society with so much free and seemingly open discussion about abuse. Dr. Erica Dr. Debra,

This topic is so very important and I believe not enought has been done in our court system to ensure the safety and well being of protective mothers. It is sad to hear that an abusive partner, one who has forced his woman to have to escape for her own and her children’s safety, can then be awarded custody of their children. Does that really happen much in this modern society with so much free and seemingly open discussion about abuse.

Dr. Erica

]]> Comment on Intergenerational Transmission of Domestic Violence by Dr. Erica Goodstone http://houseofpeacepubs.com/wordpress/?p=387&cpage=1#comment-2563 Dr. Erica Goodstone Tue, 15 Mar 2011 01:02:30 +0000 http://houseofpeacepubs.com/wordpress/?p=387#comment-2563 Dr. Debra, So many people, helping professionals as well as the lay public, do not realize that patterns of violence are passed down from one generation to the next. We tend to think of a violent man or woman as a "bad seed," someone who has just gone wrong for some unexpected reason. The fact is, so much of this is highly predictable and can also be prevented. The violence can be stopped right now, in this generation. Thanks for offering such an important program. Dr. Erica Dr. Debra,
So many people, helping professionals as well as the lay public, do not realize that patterns of violence are passed down from one generation to the next. We tend to think of a violent man or woman as a “bad seed,” someone who has just gone wrong for some unexpected reason. The fact is, so much of this is highly predictable and can also be prevented. The violence can be stopped right now, in this generation. Thanks for offering such an important program.

Dr. Erica

]]> Comment on Batterers Use DV by Proxy by Debra Wingfield http://houseofpeacepubs.com/wordpress/?p=379&cpage=1#comment-2545 Debra Wingfield Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:54:57 +0000 http://houseofpeacepubs.com/wordpress/?p=379#comment-2545 Dr. Erica, Thank you for idenitfying this training need for mental health therapists. There wer so many clients who came into my office for therapy who were unaware of these issues in their relationship. When they were made aware, they were able to make conscious choices about how they wanted to live their lives differently. Dr. Erica,
Thank you for idenitfying this training need for mental health therapists. There wer so many clients who came into my office for therapy who were unaware of these issues in their relationship. When they were made aware, they were able to make conscious choices about how they wanted to live their lives differently.

]]> Comment on Batterers Use DV by Proxy by Dr. Erica Goodstone http://houseofpeacepubs.com/wordpress/?p=379&cpage=1#comment-2544 Dr. Erica Goodstone Tue, 08 Mar 2011 06:00:24 +0000 http://houseofpeacepubs.com/wordpress/?p=379#comment-2544 Dr. Debra, This is certainly an important part of abusive behavior that is rarely talked about, probably even overlooked in the court system. Your course should be required for anyone treating couples who are together, separated or in the process of divorce. Dr. Debra,

This is certainly an important part of abusive behavior that is rarely talked about, probably even overlooked in the court system. Your course should be required for anyone treating couples who are together, separated or in the process of divorce.

]]> Comment on My dream to make children free, safe, and secure by Dr. Erica Goodstone http://houseofpeacepubs.com/wordpress/?p=335&cpage=1#comment-2183 Dr. Erica Goodstone Tue, 18 Jan 2011 02:21:50 +0000 http://houseofpeacepubs.com/wordpress/?p=335#comment-2183 Dr. Debra, Wow! What a strong post. You are truly taking a stand for what you believe in and for what you are patiently teaching others to fight for - a safe world for children to grow up and thrive. Bravo! Erica Dr. Debra,
Wow! What a strong post. You are truly taking a stand for what you believe in and for what you are patiently teaching others to fight for – a safe world for children to grow up and thrive. Bravo!
Erica

]]> Comment on Domestic Violence Hits Home by Dr. Erica Goodstone http://houseofpeacepubs.com/wordpress/?p=317&cpage=1#comment-1312 Dr. Erica Goodstone Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:03:08 +0000 http://houseofpeacepubs.com/wordpress/?p=317#comment-1312 Dr. Debra, What a powerful post. Most of us, especially if we have not personally been involved with domestic violence, have no concept of what the victim might be experiencing. She secured her physical bodily safety at the expensve of her physical comforts and shelter. Probably her financial situation is also not in good shape. One of a perpetrator's tactics is to demoralize his victim and manipulate that person into feeling worthless, under-valued and inadequate. That makes it difficult for the victim to secure meaningful and good paying employment. My next concern is that if the victim does not receive adequate counseling and emotional support, he or she may be subject to the next abuser, waiting around the corner, someone who "acts" caring and nice at first and then gradually recreates the abusive scenario. This is truly a very important problem that affects all sectors of society and needs to be openly addressed, discussed and handled. Warmly, Erica http://www.CreateHealingAndLoveNow.com Dr. Debra,
What a powerful post. Most of us, especially if we have not personally been involved with domestic violence, have no concept of what the victim might be experiencing. She secured her physical bodily safety at the expensve of her physical comforts and shelter. Probably her financial situation is also not in good shape.

One of a perpetrator’s tactics is to demoralize his victim and manipulate that person into feeling worthless, under-valued and inadequate. That makes it difficult for the victim to secure meaningful and good paying employment.

My next concern is that if the victim does not receive adequate counseling and emotional support, he or she may be subject to the next abuser, waiting around the corner, someone who “acts” caring and nice at first and then gradually recreates the abusive scenario.

This is truly a very important problem that affects all sectors of society and needs to be openly addressed, discussed and handled.

Warmly,
Erica
http://www.CreateHealingAndLoveNow.com

]]> Comment on Uncovered: Unreported Area of Child Abuse by Aline Munsch http://houseofpeacepubs.com/wordpress/?p=299&cpage=1#comment-976 Aline Munsch Fri, 08 Oct 2010 01:27:43 +0000 http://houseofpeacepubs.com/wordpress/?p=299#comment-976 How cruel for mother and baby to be separated, another potential trauma for the little one! When I read your blog and the masterful manipulators who abuse the system, I cannot but reflect on all the other areas where all our systems are overstretched, from predatory leadership to....the list is long! Jean Houston in her book 'Jump Time' talks about this momentous transition our world is moving through. No gradual transition will do, only radical transformation, jumping into a whole new level of consciousness will get us through. Thank you for sticking your neck out and revealing the hidden truth. How cruel for mother and baby to be separated, another potential trauma for the little one!
When I read your blog and the masterful manipulators who abuse the system, I cannot but reflect on all the other areas where all our systems are overstretched, from predatory leadership to….the list is long!
Jean Houston in her book ‘Jump Time’ talks about this momentous transition our world is moving through. No gradual transition will do, only radical transformation, jumping into a whole new level of consciousness will get us through.
Thank you for sticking your neck out and revealing the hidden truth.

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