Therapy for Domestic Violence
"Gender-based violence occurs not only through individual acts, but is embedded
in our social institutions and is a manifestation of the broader inequalities, social
norms and power dynamics that exist in our society".
- Ending Violence Association of Canada, 2024
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Therapy can be profoundly helpful to perpetrators, victims and survivors of domestic violence. Psychotherapy can help clients heal from the abuse they endured, rebuild their life, improve their self-worth, re-discover safety and encourage autonomy. It can help address anger, heal attachment wounds, re-process trauma, and create new narratives. Domestic violence is so much more than physical risk. Don't be held back by shame or societal pressures. Reach out today!
What are the potential areas of focus in therapy for Domestic Violence?
​Below are some of the many areas therapy can support in the area of domestic violence:
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Deeper understanding of the nature of and cycle of abuse.
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Power and Control
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Warning signs
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Types of Abuse
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Safety planning
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Risk Assessment
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Parental Alienation
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Narcissism
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Barriers to Leaving
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Boundaries
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Healing and Recovery​
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Self-esteem and Self-worth
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Anger
"It’s not just the bruises on the body that hurt. It’s the wounds of the heart and the scars on the mind".
-Aisha Mirza