When Dad Hurts Mom Helping Your Children Heal the Wounds of Witnessing Abuse

Name: When Dad Hurts Mom Helping Your Children Heal the Wounds of Witnessing Abuse
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ISBN: 9780399151101

ISBN-10: 0399151109

ISBN-13: 9780399151101

Edition: 2004

Authors: Lundy Bancroft

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In 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 Momoffers comfort, understanding, and a concrete plan of action to any woman concerned about the distress…

Book details

List price: $25.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 3/30/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 384
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.00" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 1.386
Language: English



Preface



Partner Abuse Through Children's Eyes and Ears



The Abusive Man and Your Children



The Abusive Mindset and Children



Abusive Men as Parents



Understanding Your Children's Inner World



Protecting Your Children's Boundaries



The Abusive Man and Family Dynamics



A Weekend with the Abbott Family



Defending Your Role as Mother



Maintaining Healthy Dynamics in Your Family



To Leave or Not to Leave



Dealing with Child Protective Services



The Abusive Man and Your Children Post-Separation



What Separation and Divorce Mean for Your Children



Abusive Men as Post-Separation Parents



Making Your Way in the Family Court System



Children Moving Forward



Helping Your Children Heal



Empowering Your Children



Stopping the Cycle of Abuse


Resources


Hearing the Personal Accounts of Abused Mothers


Index