It is difficult to imagine what it must be like living with a partner who wants to abuse you. (1311) A client [of a counselor or helping professional] who is being abused is different from a non-abused client. She [usually] presents herself in the language of the abuser. She sees herself as inadequate and responsible. We… Continue reading For professionals who work in Domestic Abuse – (Don Hennessy series part 8)
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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)