Description |
vi, 226 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Contents |
Control in Relationships Causes Hidden Injuries -- Become Aware-Recognize the Problem -- Realize You Need Help -- Take a Close Look at Your Partner -- Overcoming Powerful External Influences -- Deconstruct What Holds You Captive- Breaking Free -- Dating: What You Didn't Know About His Behavior -- From Dating to Commitment to Confinement -- Resist Falling into the Cycle of Abuse -- See How Life Becomes "All About Him" -- Take Back Your Strengths -- Threats and Physical and Sexual Violence -- Recognize Your Injuries from Abuse -- Reclaim Yourself-Only You Know What's Best for You -- Change Beliefs to Feel Stronger -- Empower Yourself-Take Back Your Life -- Moving Forward-What Do You Want?. |
Summary |
A controlling or abusive partner can break even the strongest woman, resulting in fear, anxiety, depression, trauma, and low self-esteem. Written by an expert in domestic violence and based on her highly successful twelve-week, three-stage recovery program for women with controlling partners, this book will empower women to overcome the abuse and coercion, and give them the strength to finally address the problem or leave the relationship once and for all. |
Subject(S) |
Abused women.
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Intimate partner violence -- Prevention.
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Family violence -- Prevention.
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Psychological abuse -- Prevention.
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Self-esteem in women.
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Domestic Partner Abuse.
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Divorce & Separation.
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Psychology.
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Self-esteem.
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ISBN |
9781626254718 |
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1626254710 |
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