by jlynnedaniels | May 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
What is the difference between therapy and coaching? A therapist is a licensed mental health professional with a master’s degree in psychology. They use talk therapy to help you explore and unpack your past and provide support for the present. Together, you can...
by jlynnedaniels | Feb 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Emotional abuse relies on a pattern of power, control and exploitation established by one person over another. To identify if a person is establishing such a pattern, it is important to go beyond a simple checklist of abusive behaviors. Because we find that virtually...
by jlynnedaniels | Jan 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
5 Problems with Applying the 5 Love Languages in Abusive Relationships The 5 Love Languages, developed by Dr. Gary Chapman, have become a cornerstone in modern relationship counseling. These languages — Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality...
by jlynnedaniels | Nov 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Understanding and Managing Relationships with Narcissistic Women Have you ever felt like you’re constantly walking on eggshells in your relationship, where your own needs and emotions seem to get lost in the shadow of your partner’s dominating presence? This is often...
by jlynnedaniels | Sep 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
t is so SO important to begin to see that MANY things the abuser says is not true. In many cases, it is a projection of their own insecurities. Understanding projection is important because it helps you de-personalize, step back, and see what is actually happening....
by jlynnedaniels | Jul 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
You’ve heard it over and over, “Why don’t you just leave?” When you’re in a relationship with a narcissistic abuser, it’s not as simple as just walking away. The abuser uses methods and techniques that keep you in a toxic relationship for years. The reason you don’t...
by jlynnedaniels | Jul 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
What is Post Separation Abuse? Leaving an abusive relationship is one of the hardest things you’ll ever have to do. It’s always hopeful that you will be safe once you’re out of the relationship. Unfortunately, the battle doesn’t always end after you leave. In fact,...
by jlynnedaniels | Jun 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Reality of the Family Court System The family court system is meant to be a place where you can seek justice and protection from your abuser, whether it’s physical, mental, or emotional abuse. When you’re married and ready to leave your abuser, whether...
by jlynnedaniels | Apr 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Narcissism Checklist They criticize to nitpick and demean you, not to empower you. Highly toxic people don’t give constructive criticism as a way to help you – they throw nuggets of disdain rather than wisdom your way in order to make you double your efforts to please...
by jlynnedaniels | Apr 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Divorcing a Narcissist When married to a narcissist, separating is only the first step to finding peace and starting your healing journey. There’s still the divorce, and most court systems encourage you to work with your abuser to find a peaceful resolution. Working...
