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Survivor Stories: Recognizing the Signs, Reclaiming Your Strength

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Sometimes, the hardest part of healing is realizing you deserve better. Dear Survivor, If you’ve been questioning your experiences or feeling like something isn’t right in your relationship, trust that inner voice. One survivor I worked with bravely shared how her partner’s words left her doubting her instincts and second-guessing her reality. Small remarks escalated […]

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Supporting Clients Healing from Abuse and Self-Blame

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Working with clients who have experienced domestic violence (DV) and relationship abuse is both rewarding and deeply challenging. For many survivors, self-blame is a barrier that complicates the healing process. They may internalize the abuse, holding themselves accountable for the harm inflicted by others. For therapists, guiding someone through this emotional terrain requires patience, tools,

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The Role of Gaslighting in Narcissistic Abuse: Identifying and Addressing Its Impact

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Gaslighting isn’t just psychological manipulation; it’s a calculated effort to take control over someone’s reality. Dear Colleague, Gaslighting is one of the most harmful tactics used in narcissistic abuse. It warps a survivor’s self-perception, undermines their confidence, and leaves them feeling disoriented and doubtful of their own experiences. By identifying its types and understanding how

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7 Reasons Why Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse Struggle to Move On

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Healing after narcissistic abuse is one of the toughest yet most courageous journeys a person can undertake. Dear Survivor, If you’ve found yourself wondering, “Why is it so hard to just move on?” or “why do I miss my abuser” after experiencing narcissistic abuse, know this: You are not alone, and this struggle is not

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Address Survivor’s Negative Cognitions with Care

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Survivors often carry the weight of harmful beliefs shaped by abuse—beliefs we have the power to help them rewrite. Dear Colleague, Survivors of domestic violence and relationship abuse often carry deeply ingrained beliefs about themselves, born from their trauma. Phrases like “I am powerless” or “I don’t deserve love” may echo in their minds, shaping

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Signs of Healthy Relationships vs. Toxic Patterns

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Dear Survivor, How do you know when a relationship is truly building you up or quietly breaking you down? Relationships are meant to be a source of love, safety, and growth. But when you’ve experienced domestic violence or relationship abuse, understanding what a healthy relationship looks like can feel like navigating uncharted waters. It’s not

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Balancing Empathy, Boundaries, and Self-Care as a Therapist in Domestic Violence Cases

Therapists working with DV Survivors /

When you pour so much of yourself into helping others, how do you ensure there’s something left for you? Dear Colleague, Supporting survivors of domestic violence is deeply impactful, but it can also be emotionally demanding. As therapists, we’re often walking a fine line between offering compassion and maintaining the boundaries that preserve our professional

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Understanding the Cultural and Societal Factors that Impact Domestic Violence Survivors

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April 16, 2025 Supporting survivors means understanding their world through a deeper lens, where cultural norms, societal pressures, and systemic barriers often intersect with their trauma. Dear Colleague, Working with survivors of domestic violence and relationship abuse is not a one-size-fits-all practice. Each individual carries not only their experiences of abuse but also the cultural

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