Invisible Scars How to Stop, Change or End Psychological Abuse

by Dowda, Catharine

• ISBN13: 9780882823089
• ISBN10: 0882823086
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-04-01
• Publisher: New Horizon Press
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Summary

During these harrowing times of social and economic turbulence, romantic relationships are often prone to issues of control and power plays between two partners. Perhaps one makes more money than the other, feels as though he or she does more around the house in terms of chores and duties or carries the emotional load of the relationship more than his or her partner. Otherwise resolvable problems such as these can be, in many cases, catalysts for a form of abuse that might not leave the victim with any visible cuts and bruises but is damaging and hurtful.

Author Biography

Catharine Dowda, M.Ed., LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice for over thirty years and holds a Masters of Education in Counseling from the University of North Carolina. A Victim Advocate/Law Enforcement Liaison as well as an instructor and frequent lecturer on domestic violence and victimization, she was the recipient of the United States Department of Justice "Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Dedication and Service on Behalf of Crime Victims" and selected "Outstanding Victim Advocate" by the North Carolina Victim Assistance Network. She lives in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
What's Psychological Abuse All About?	p. 5
Why Psychological Abuse is Heartbreaking	p. 7
Power and Control Issues	p. 23
Why Psychological Abuse Occurs	p. 37
Why We Stay	p. 55
Needy Relationships	p. 57
Fear	p. 63
Who Am I?	p. 71
Hope Springs	p. 85
He's Their Daddy/She's Their Mommy	p. 91
Religion, Marital Peace and Discord	p. 101
Money, Money, Money	p. 113
Secrets and Shame, Pride and Guilt	p. 121
Bad Boys and Girls	p. 127
Standing By Your Man	p. 141
Family Traditions	p. 147
But I Love My Partner	p. 157
Why We Leave	p. 167
The Last Straw	p. 169
Final Temptation	p. 173
Lost the Love	p. 181
Protecting Kids and Pets	p. 189
Psychological Torture	p. 195
Survival and Recovery	p. 199
How Do I Decide?	p. 207
You've Been Hurt	p. 209
Hurting the One You Love	p. 227
It Takes Two	p. 247
Acknowledgments	p. 265
End Notes	p. 267
Bibliography	p. 269
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