When dad hurts mom

Description

Can my partner abuse me and still be a good parent? Should I stay with my partner for my children's sake? How should I talk to my children about the abuse and help them heal? Am I a bad mother?Mothers in physically or emotionally abusive relationships ask themselves these questions every day. Here, a counselor reveals how abusers interact with and manipulate children-and how mothers can help their children recover from the trauma of witnessing abuse.This book, the first ever of its kind, shows mothers how to:- Protect children and help them heal emotionally- Provide love, support, and positive role models, even in the midst of abuse- Increase their chances of winning custody- Help their kids feel good about themselves

Description

"In When Dad Hurts Mom, leading abuse expert Lundy Bancroft shares the wisdom and insight he has gained through sixteen years as a therapist for angry and controlling men and their partners and as a custody evaluator working with children who witness abuse. He reveals how abusers interact with and manipulate their children, what children learn from this behavior, and how mothers can protect their children and help them recover from the trauma of witnessing abuse." "Written especially for mothers seeking guidance on how to help their children, When Dad Hurts Mom offers comfort, understanding, and a concrete plan of action to any woman who is concerned about the distress being caused to her children by her angry, controlling, or abusive partner."--BOOK JACKET.

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Genres

• Life skills guides.

Other Editions

• When dad hurts mom: helping your children heal the wounds of witnessing abuseG.P. Putnam's Sons2004-01-01
• When dad hurts momG.P. Putnam's Sons2004-01-01
• When Dad Hurts MomHardcoverPutnam Adult2004-03-25
• When dad hurts momBerkley Pub. Group2005-01-01
• When Dad Hurts MomBerkley Trade2005-03-01
• When Dad Hurts Momkindle editionBerkley2005-03-01