Couples therapy is based on two underlying assumptions. The first is that there is equality between the partners. The second is that each partner contributes to creating the problems in the relationship. These assumptions simply are not true in an abusive relationship. His abuse is not related to her actions. It doesn't matter what she… Continue reading Thursday Thought — Two Underlying Assumptions of Couples Therapy
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Thursday Thought — What does the process of change look like for an abuser? Can an abuser change? – Insights from Bancroft and Crippen
Update added March, 2025. Lundy Bancroft has now been exposed as a predator. Any red lettering in the post below is part of this update. [End of March, 2025 update.] Lundy Bancroft provides some insight into what it looks like for an abuser to do the real work of changing and why it seldom happens. Well,… Continue reading Thursday Thought — What does the process of change look like for an abuser? Can an abuser change? – Insights from Bancroft and Crippen
