Misuse of the term narcissist takes the coercive controller off the hook for their behavior and being held accountable. Labeling takes away responsibility for coercive control from the abuser and provides an excuse to blame behavior on a mental health diagnosis. Not all narcissists abuse and not all abusers are narcissists. The additional problem with […]
Stop Misuse of Narcissist in Coercive Control Cases Read More »
Coral Theill shares the tragedy of her experience in her attempts to protect her children from their abusive father. Bonshea is an extraordinary account of the horrendous injustice to the Warner children and their mother.
Powerful Courageous Expose of Spiritual Abuse Read More »
Whenever possible I use the term survivor instead of victim. When the abused person survives the abuse and starts down a healing path, I refer to that person as a thriver. When we talk about an abuser, we are clearly naming the behavior. When we talk about an abused person, we are clearly saying what that person experiences.
Use the term Abused Instead of Victim Read More »
PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD IN CASES INVOLVING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; What does this mean for DVOMB Approved Treatment Providers?
Are you ready to respond on July 1, 2013 to Colorado House Bill 13-1259? Read More »
“Child Custody Evaluators Beliefs About Domestic
Violence Allegations” by Daniel Saunders, Ph.D. reveals how five professional groups: custody evaluators, judges, legal aid
attorneys, private attorneys, and domestic violence program workers acquire
knowledge about domestic violence and their beliefs about false domestic
violence allegations.
Domestic Violence and Child Custody Evaluators Beliefs Read More »
Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Dr. Debra and the Virtual Training Center team.
At this time of the year, I like to pause and appreciate all of you.
You are involved in an honorable work to make a difference in the lives of your clients.
Happy Thanksgiving from our House of Peace to yours Read More »
The Virtual Training Center Fall 2011 schedule is available now.
Domestic Violence Virtual Training Center Fall Courses Read More »
When protective parents reach out for help and put their trust in the systems put in place to protect them and their children, too often they find that trust betrayed.
Protective Parent Trust Betrayed Read More »
Lt. Gov. Garcia talked about the impact of a down economy on kids. He noted how poverty impacts kids including the social issues tied to economic downturns. Among these were spousal abuse, and child abuse and neglect.
Kids Count and Effects of Violence on Children Read More »
Personality disorders are an important criminogenic factor in treatment with domestic violence offenders.
Personality Disorders in Domestic Violence Treatment Read More »
