When Dad Hurts Mom
Helping Your Children Heal the Wounds of Witnessing Abuse
New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, [2004]
Format: Book
Description: xviii, 364 pages ; 24 cm
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 being caused to her children by her angry, controlling, or abusive partner. Written for mothers, this book aims to enlighten women about the effects of abuse on children, how an abusive partner distorts familial relationships, and what can be done about it. Abused mothers are desperately seeking guidance on how to help their children heal from the abuse they witness. This is the first book to provide these women with the insight, support, and, most important, the solutions they need.
Subjects:
Abused wives -- Life skills guides.
Children of abused wives -- Psychology.
Abusive men -- Family relationships.
Family violence -- Prevention.
Victims of family violence -- Mental health.
Abused wives -- Life skills guides.
Children of abused wives -- Psychology.
Abusive men -- Family relationships.
Family violence -- Prevention.
Victims of family violence -- Mental health.
ISBN:
0399151109 (acid-free paper)
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
SOCIAL SCI Violence Abuse Ban | Main (Downtown) | Third Level, Nonfiction | Out (Due: 4/30/2024) |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages [337]-356) and index.