Understanding and Responding to Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) – Owen Robinson
Join Owen Robinson for an aifc Short Course on 'Abuse' to learn about domestic violence and other forms of abuse. For a limited time only.
The Silent Suffering Of Men in Abusive Relationships
We don’t often talk about men being abused by women that are enduring relationships with controlling, belittling, insulting, manipulative, angry, physically and verbally abusive women on a daily basis. Men are less likely to report being the victim of domestic violence fearing that they might be seen as wimps or cowards. The abuse of men…
Emotional and Psychological Abuse
According to Lifeline Australia, there are many forms of abuse that fall under the category of Domestic and Family Violence. Emotional and Psychological abuse are non-physical forms of control used to isolate and manipulate a person that can be equally as traumatising as physical abuse. Family violence and abuse can happen to anyone irrespective of…
Intentional Cruelty & The Psychological Effects Of Abuse
The psychological harm imposed on another human being by acts of cruelty can last many years if not a lifetime. Most of us avoid inflicting pain on anyone, sticking to the unspoken social golden rule to ‘hurt no-one.’ When we hurt another person, we typically begin to feel remorse, we apologise and express regret and sorrow.…
Explaining Causes, Relief & Treatment Of Addiction
In a compelling read by Dr Tim Clinton, he explains what addiction is, the effects on a person, what causes addiction and what relief is and how it can come about for various types of addictions. Addictions The new century presents many challenges. In a time of impatience and selfishness, a person’s wants and desires…
When Teens Abuse Their Parents – Domestic Violence
Often domestic violence in the home happens when teens suddenly change to show excessive aggression towards their parents or guardian in the form of verbal or physical abuse. While these adults are subject to terrible behaviour and treatment that they normally wouldn’t accept from anyone else, they tend to tolerate their child’s outbursts and violence…
