On the blog we have praised Allan Wade who, along with his colleagues, originated the response-based approach which has taught us how to elucidate and honor victim's resistance. In this clip from a counselor-training DVD Dr. Wade shows us how the response-based approach to therapy exposes violence, clarifies the perpetrator's responsibility, elucidates and honours the victim's… Continue reading Thursday Thought — Honouring Resistance by Dr. Allan Wade
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The Myth of “Stockholm Syndrome” and other labels which are used to discredit and pathologize victims of abuse
When I first read about "Stockholm Syndrome" I was delighted because it seemed to explain some of my feelings and thoughts towards my husband when I was married to him. And it seemed to explain why I found it so hard to identify that he was in fact abusing me — and how hard it… Continue reading The Myth of “Stockholm Syndrome” and other labels which are used to discredit and pathologize victims of abuse
