If someone is diagnosed with a 'personality disorder' or a 'mental health disorder' – does that mean that person has a deficit? Does it mean that person is deficient? Should that person be excused? Should that person be given compassionate help and assistance? Mental health professionals use terms like 'disorder' and 'personality disorder' very inconsistently.… Continue reading Are abusers mentally deficient? Are people who suffer abuse mentally deficient?
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Leslie Vernick – various responses that domestic abuse victims have to her work. (5th & final in series on SBC’s ChurchCares program)
Some victims of domestic abuse find Leslie Vernick's work helpful; others find it confusing and even dangerous. To illustrate the range of responses that victims have to Leslie's work, I will be quoting from their comments. Most of my quotes will be excerpts from victims' comments and I will give links to their original comments… Continue reading Leslie Vernick – various responses that domestic abuse victims have to her work. (5th & final in series on SBC’s ChurchCares program)
