spousal abuse – Out of the Mire

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The Four Elements of Asshole Behavior

Posted on March 3, 2015 by MJ

I saw my therapist for the second time yesterday, and we went over the four basic concepts that explain a person’s behavior: skills deficit emotions thoughts and beliefs contingency In the context of my marriage, I am attempting to lay down a history which is,… Continue Reading “The Four Elements of Asshole Behavior”

Category: abuse in families, anxiety, emotional abuse, relationships, therapyTags: abusive behavior in relationships, behavior contingency, four ways to define human behavior, passive-aggressive behavior, skills deficit, spousal abuse, therapy, thoughts and beliefs

The Resiliency Spectrum

Posted on February 28, 2015 by MJ

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I can’t believe that it’s been a month since my last post. I don’t usually neglect my blog for such a long time, but life is changing chez moi. I like to write posts that will, at a minimum, be interesting to read and, if… Continue Reading “The Resiliency Spectrum”

Category: abuse in families, domestic violence, emotional abuse, therapyTags: gaslighting, resiliency, Resiliency Spectrum, shame, spousal abuse, therapy