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Who May Need Domestic Violence Counseling?
Things to Consider
These are some factors to consider before you undertake domestic violence counseling.
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This is why a safety plan and outside help are so important.
or How would you change your reaction if this were to happen again?
could inadvertentlymake the survivor feel responsiblefor being abused.
If you are already seeing a therapist, talk to them about what you are experiencing.
If they don’t have expertise in domestic violence, ask for a referral to someone who does.
Another option is to look up your states coalition against domestic violenceeach state has one, says Dr. Sullivan.
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