Tag Archives: Sexual abuse

The Stages of Narcissistic Sexual Abuse

by on October 12, 2017

Has sex become something your clients just do rather than enjoy? Do they feel pressured into having sex? Is it possible to be sexually abused in a marital relationship? Sexual abuse can happen to both men and women in and out of a marital relationship. In a relationship with a narcissist, however, that abuse becomes magnified…. (more…)

7 Ways a Person Can Be Abused

by on October 12, 2017

A bruise is not a requirement for proof of abusive behavior. There are many other ways a person can be abused. Abuse can be manipulation, exploitation, maltreatment, neglect, violence, cruelty, harm, hurt, ill-treatment, and exploitive. The seven ways it is manifested are physical, mental, verbal, emotional, financial, sexual, and spiritual. The following list is not… (more…)

The Immorality of Marital Rape

by on October 12, 2017

Recently, an organization (whose name won’t be mentioned so as not to lend a shred of creditability recognition) came to my city to rally and publically endorse marital rape. This appalling demonstration highlights the need for further discussion about a topic often omitted from the list of abuses. As Edmund Burke put it, “The only… (more…)

The Repeated Abuse of Sexual Assault Victims

by on June 23, 2017

The mistrial of the sexual assault case against Bill Cosby has reignited old stereotypes about rape and abuse. Some new acquaintances of mine, who were unaware of my vocation, commented their satisfaction of the outcome siting several reasons. Rather than argue my position, I chose to listen to a barrage of ignorance and blame casing…. (more…)

How to Tell If a Memory is Real or False

by on May 19, 2016

Sometimes clients come into a first session with amazing stories. Knowing whether a story is real or false can make the difference between notifying authorities, making false accusations, referring the client, or pursuing other treatment options. I had two clients, such clients. Client A told me a story of witnessing child abuse done by a… (more…)

Narcissistic Sexual Abuse

by on January 23, 2015

Has sex become something you just do rather than enjoy? Do you feel pressured into having sex? Is it possible to be sexually abused in a marital relationship? Sexual abuse can happen to both men and women in and out of a marital relationship. In a relationship with a narcissist, however, that abuse becomes magnified…. (more…)

Dealing with the ghosts of your sexual past

by on August 24, 2012

One of the most frequently asked questions by couples preparing to get married is, “How much of my sexual past do I need to reveal to my partner?”  While this can be a difficult question to answer, there are some basic guidelines to follow. Don’t lie.  Starting off your marriage with a lie is not… (more…)

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