Emotional abuse is a deeply damaging experience that erodes self-worth, fosters feelings of isolation, and leaves long-lasting scars on the psyche. Survivors often struggle to
Many people think of emotional abuse as slamming doors and throwing things, yelling and making threats—anything that is intended to intimidate another person. And certainly,
The couples that come to us for help have often landed in a random, dysfunctional, unhealthy place. Frequently, one of them believes the best hope
Coping is always a good thing, right? No, not necessarily. We’ve always been taught that coping with difficulty is a sign of strength. But what
This article is part of a series that examines different aspects of emotional abuse. I will focus on one of the primary control strategies of
“Emotional abuse” often feels like a heavy and serious accusation, especially when combined with the words “anger” and “weaponry.” Yet living in an emotionally abusive
Emotional abuse is not something that is often talked about, but it is real and very destructive. We define emotional abuse as a pattern of
Mary is a typical client. She has spent years looking for ways to better connect with her husband, Joe. She’s read numerous books and articles.
In part 1 of this blog (which you can read here), I wrote about the pressure some of you wives may feel to come up
The majority of people who come to see me say they have been to multiple counselors, both personally and for their marriage, and that most
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