| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Part Part I: Looking Back -- chapter 1 Were You in an Abusive Relationship? -- chapter 2 Are You Out of Danger Now? -- chapter 3 Self- Esteem -- chapter 4 The Hidden Horror: Sexual Abuse -- chapter 5 How Could You Have Loved an Abuser? -- chapter 6 Abuse of Men by Women, and Abuse in Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Relationships -- part Part II: Now -- chapter 7 Losing Your Partner, Your Dream, Your Life -- chapter 8 When Feelings Overwhelm You -- chapter 9 Signs of Unfinished Healing -- chapter 10 What About the Children? -- chapter 11 The Reactions of Others -- part Part III: Looking Forward -- chapter 12 Practical Considerations -- chapter 13 Beginning to Heal -- chapter 14 Who Are You Now? -- chapter 15 The Temptation to Go Back -- chapter 16 Is Your Abuser Still in Your Life? -- chapter 17 Loving Again |
| Summary |
"Now in its third edition, Its My Life Now is a guide for survivors who have left an abusive relationship. It addressesin clear, non-threatening languagevarious issues associated with abuse and violence, including post-relationship emotions, psychological impact, dealing with children, personal safety, legal problems, and financial security. Each chapter dismantles common myths about being in and leaving an abusive relationship and contains activities for self-exploration that survivors can complete as they navigate a new life free from abuse. Recommended by the National Coalition of Domestic Violence, this book is designed to benefit any survivor, no matter how much time has passed."--Provided by publisher |
| Notes |
Revised edition of: It's my life now : starting over after an abusive relationship or domestic violence. 2006 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record |
| Subject |
Abused women -- Life skills guides
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Separation (Psychology)
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Single women -- Life skills guides.
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PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health.
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PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Couples & Family.
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Separation (Psychology)
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Single women.
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Abused women.
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Counseling.
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Family counseling.
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Family psychotherapy.
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Family social work.
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Group counseling.
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Marital psychotherapy.
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Marriage counseling.
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Psychiatric social work.
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Sex crimes.
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Sex therapy.
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Social work with children.
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Violence.
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| Genre/Form |
Life skills guides.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hock, Roger R., 1948- author.
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| LC no. |
2020691332 |
| ISBN |
9781315181646 |
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1315181649 |
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9781351722797 |
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1351722794 |
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9781351722803 |
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1351722808 |
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