Today we are discussing ways to support and empower the target of the abuse (e.g., consistently validate the person’s feelings, point out their strengths and accomplishments, support targets of abuse to believe in themselves, show empathy), be there and connect, and keep reflecting back to the abused person all of the positive qualities you see in them, keep believing that they will get free, ask how you can help, and providing Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) resources
Exploring the reasons why people stay in unhealthy relationships. (Part 2)
Barbara Roddin, wife, mother of three children and a grandmother. She will share her experience as a domestic abuse survivor. She will share how she became a widow at 30 years old. Her marriage of 16 years to an abuser; the ongoing harassment and stalking, filing a PFA, taking part in several court hearings over child custody, child support, and the mental abuse of her children.
Exploring the reasons why people stay in unhealthy relationships (Part 1)
Why don’t victims of domestic violence leave relationships? What do assailants do to keep them from leaving? (Part 1)
Am I being abused? Exploring the different types of abuse in relationships
Am I being abused? Exploring the different types of abuse in relationships including physical, sexual, psychological/emotional, financial, cultural, social, spiritual, verbal, cycle of violence/power and control wheel, IPV resources..
How do I know if I am in a healthy relationship? (Part 2)
Discussion of a healthy relationship including responsible parenting, shared responsibility, economic partnership, negotiation, and fairness.
How do I know if I am in a healthy relationship? (Part 1)
How do I know if I am in a healthy relationship? Discussion of non-threatening behavior, respect, trust & support, honesty & accountability.
Introduction to the Podcast
This podcast shares past experiences of Executive Director Nancy Chavez, including tragic events in her life that led the creation of RHOA.
