When Dad Hurts Mom: Helping Your Children Heal the Wounds of Witnessing AbuseIn this groundbreaking book, a leading expert on domestic abuse and its effects turns his unique perspective on the littlest victims of spousal abuse-the children. More than two-thirds of abused women have children, and the overwhelming majority of those children witness one or more incidents of violence. And that number would be even greater if we include children who have watched their mothers be verbally abused and intimidated. Studies have shown that children's exposure to domestic abuse is linked to virtually every category of emotional and behavioral problems. "When Dad Hurts Mom" offers comfort, understanding, and a concrete plan of action to any woman concerned about the distress being caused to her children by her angry, controlling, or abusive partner. Written for mothers, this book aims to enlighten women about the effects of abuse on children, how an abusive partner distorts familial relationships, and what can be done about it. Abused mothers are desperately seeking guidance on how to help their children heal from the abuse they witness. This is the first book to provide these women with the insight, support, and, most important, the solutions they need. |
Contents
The Abusive Man and Your Children | 21 |
Three Abusive Men as Parents | 40 |
Four Understanding Your Childrens Inner World | 60 |
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When Dad Hurts Mom: Helping Your Children Heal the Wounds of Witnessing Abuse Lundy Bancroft No preview available - 2005 |
When Dad Hurts Mom: Helping Your Children Heal the Wounds of Witnessing Abuse Lundy Bancroft No preview available - 2005 |
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