by DrDeb Hirschhorn | Nov 23, 2017 | Verbal and Emotional Abuse
BOOKS AND ARTICLES ON PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND VERBAL ABUSE Oldies But Goodies: Dissertation References Abroms, G. (1978). The place of values in psychotherapy. Journal of Marriage and Family Counseling, 4(4), 3-17. Adams, D. (1988). Treatment models of men who...
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | May 16, 2016 | Marriage and Relationships
This is the third installment about a young couple, Jordan and Mimi, whose marriage was about to be derailed. Last week, we got to know Mimi a little better and this week is Jordan’s turn. Jordan is a smart, reserved boy who loves his work. He is one of a large...
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | May 12, 2016 | Marriage and Relationships
Last week, we met Mimi and Jordan, a lovely young couple whose dating relationship was marked by Mimi being attracted to Jordan precisely because he did not fawn over her. Mimi, although very pretty, smart, and nice, had low self-esteem. She kept that well-hidden with...
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | May 5, 2016 | Marriage and Relationships
Mimi was all excited. She was getting ready for a first date with Jordan. She was looking forward to the date because she had heard such glowing reports about him from all his references: He was smart, likable, and a great earner. Jordan was punctual, a good quality....
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | May 2, 2016 | Parenting
Ettie could not believe her eyes or her ears. As she walked into her eight-year old daughter’s room, her mother was telling Beth, her daughter, “You don’t have to listen to mommy; you can stay up because I’m visiting.” Beth was a good...
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | Apr 28, 2016 | Mental Health
We were all seated at large round tables enjoying a celebration of a dear friend’s son. We guests went around the table introducing ourselves. A woman across the table stared at me after she announced her name. “You look familiar she said.” I smiled...
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | Apr 25, 2016 | Marriage and Relationships
Last week I introduced you to three people and their stories with the idea in mind of understanding trauma a little better — and what to do about it. The common element in trauma is that a person is shocked and overwhelmed by a great loss. That feeling of shock...
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | Apr 21, 2016 | Mental Health
Lilly was ten. When she was in school, she could dig into her work and her mind could entertain itself with whatever the subjects were; she loved school. It was when she came home that the problems began. Her father had a temper that would erupt easily. Lilly could...
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | Apr 18, 2016 | Marriage and Relationships
“I don’t believe it. I don’t believe it” Roy kept saying. He was sitting at his desk in the corner of his office, alone in the dark. He was looking at his records and the unimpeachable truth was staring him in the face: Benjamin clearly had...
