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Abusive Relationships: Why Women Stay
By Joyce Parker, PhD, LCSW Introduction Rationalization and Denial Profound Consequences Walking on Egg Shells New Coping Mechanisms Needed Women's Shelters The Statistics The Victims of Crime Act Introduction The question of why women stay in abusive...
My Gambling Client’s Family Is Desperate
Pathological gambling is a family disease, so family members must acknowledge its power over them.
10 Tips to Help You Survive a Divorce
Divorce can be a traumatic. Here are ten tips to survive a divorce.
How Couples Can Keep Their Relationship Together After Their Child Is Diagnosed With a Serious Illness
By Stacey L. Bergman, MA, MSW, LCSW Introduction Juggling the Marriage, Parenting, and a Child's Special Needs How the Expectations of Others Influence Parents' Coping The Benefits of a "Secure Attachment" Couples Facing Adversity: What to Do? Communication Is...
How to Improve Your Communication Skills
When emotional tension between two people runs high, they might turn to a third person or bring them into the conversation. This does not solve the problem. Instead, it creates a relationship triangle.
Divorce Mediation: Will It Work for You?
By Ellen Craine, JD, LMSW, ACSW Are you considering divorce? Are you in the process of a divorce? Would you like to have more control over your divorce and have it be "friendly"? Is divorce bankrupting you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then divorce...
How to Spot the Signs of Domestic Violence,
By Rebecca Cline, MSW, LISW Are you experiencing domestic violence or interpersonal partner abuse? Here's how to spot the signs. Typical Behavior of People Experiencing Abuse You overcompensate You may take on more than your share of the household responsibilities....
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