Invisible chains : overcoming coercive control in your intimate relationship /

Invisible chains : overcoming coercive control in your intimate relationship /

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Author / Creator:	Fontes, Lisa Aronson.
Imprint:	New York : The Guilford Press, [2015]
Description:	xvii, 217 pages ; 22 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Dominance (Psychology) Control (Psychology) Interpersonal relations. Intimate partner violence. Intimidation. Battered Women -- psychology. Behavior Control. Interpersonal Relations. Power (Psychology) Violence. Control (Psychology) Dominance (Psychology) Interpersonal relations. Intimate partner violence. Intimidation.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10512601

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ISBN:	9781462520244 1462520243 9781462520350 1462520359
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-208) and index.
Summary:	"When a man showers all of his attention on a woman, it can feel incredibly romantic, and can blind her to hints of problems ahead. But what happens when that attentiveness becomes domination? For certain people, the desire to control leads to jealousy, threats, micromanaging--even physical violence. Lisa Aronson Fontes draws on both professional expertise and personal experience to provide practical guidance and support for readers who find themselves trapped in a web of coercive control. Understanding this destructive pattern and why it occurs is the first step toward repairing or ending a relationship that has become toxic. Readers get vital tools for determining if they are in danger and if their partner can change--and for getting their freedom back. Key Words/Subject Areas: coercion, coercive control, controlling men, couples, domestic violence, domination, emotional abuse, intimate partner violence, recovery, relationships, self-help, sexual assault, stalking, trauma, women Audience: Readers struggling with controlling relationships and those who care about them; also of interest to mental health professionals, social workers, and advocates."--

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Summary:	When you are showered with attention, it can feel incredibly romantic and can blind you to hints of problems ahead. But what happens when attentiveness becomes domination? In some relationships, the desire to control leads to jealousy, gaslighting, threats, micromanaging--even physical violence. If you or someone you care about are trapped in a web of coercive control, this book provides answers, hope, and a way out. Lisa Aronson Fontes draws on both professional expertise and personal experience to help you:<br> <br> <br> <br> Recognize controlling behaviors of all kinds.<br> <br> Understand why this destructive pattern occurs.<br> <br> Determine whether you are in danger and if your partner can change.<br> <br> Protect yourself and your kids.<br> <br> Find the support and resources you need.<br> <br> Take action to improve or end your relationship.<br> <br> *Regain your freedom and independence.
Physical Description:	xvii, 217 pages ; 22 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-208) and index.
ISBN:	9781462520244 1462520243 9781462520350 1462520359