Women with controlling partners : taking back your life from a manipulative or abusive partner

Women with controlling partners Taking back your life from a manipulative or abusive partner

Carol A. Lambert

Book - 2016

A controlling or abusive partner can break even the strongest woman, resulting in fear, anxiety, depression, trauma, and low self-esteem. Written by an expert in domestic violence and based on her highly successful twelve-week, three-stage recovery program for women with controlling partners, this book will empower women to overcome the abuse and coercion, and give them the strength to finally address the problem--or leave the relationship once and for all. --Publisher.

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Subjects
Abused women.
Intimate partner violence > Prevention.
Family violence > Prevention.
Psychological abuse > Prevention.
Self-esteem in women.
Published
Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc [2016]
Language
English
Main Author
Carol A. Lambert (author)
Physical Description
vi, 226 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN
9781626254718
  • Control in relationships causes hidden injuries
  • Stage one: become aware, recognize the problem. Realize you need help ; Take a close look at your partner ; Overcoming powerful external influences
  • Stage two: deconstruct what holds you captive, breaking free. Dating: what you didn't know about his behavior ; From dating to commitment to confinement ; Resist falling into the cycle of abuse ; See how life becomes "all about him" ; Take back your strengths ; Threats and physical and sexual violence ; Recognize your injuries from abuse
  • Stage three: reclaim yourself, only you know what's best for you. Change beliefs to feel stronger ; Empower yourself, take back your life ; Moving forward, what do you want?
Review by Library Journal Review

Lambert, a psychotherapist with over 30 years of domestic violence expertise, has written a guidebook for women who suspect their boyfriend or spouse's behavior is controlling. She explains in depth components of psychological abuse and how low self-esteem feeds into the pattern beginning with small exploits and continuing with controlling tactics and possible physical harm. Lambert depicts numerous scenarios and repeated behaviors that indicate abuse and affirms readers' rights to be treated with respect. She provides exercises for building strength and countering domineering tactics. A wealth of websites and battered-women hotlines are included in the appendixes. VERDICT A poignant and necessary book for all women who live in fear in their own homes. © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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