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  • Controlling Behaviour,  Couples,  Divorce and Seoaration,  Help and Guidance,  Relationships,  Uncategorized

    Controlling behaviour

      CONTROLLING BEHAVIOUR Science or perception? One of the biggest complaints people have against each other is about being controlled. BUT, is it really controlling behaviour or is it ‘perceived’ controlling behaviour? Some will say if you feel that you are being controlled then you are, indeed, being controlled. Others will say that it is not an exact science but perception. For example, if someone has had a controlling parent they might then see ‘controlling’ behaviour in others which may or may not actually exist. Conversely, they might be so used to being controlled but they will subconsciously choose someone who has these attributes. The subconscious mind likes familiarity and…

  • Sexual Abuse,  Uncategorized

    The After Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse

    Child Sexual Abuse: There is no standard definition of ‘child sexual abuse’. The government within each country defines ‘child sexual abuse’ within its child protection guidelines: England “Involves forcing or enticing a child or young person to take part in sexual activities, not necessarily involving a high level of violence, whether or not the child is aware of what is happening.” “The activities may involve physical contact, including assault by penetration (for example, rape or oral sex) or non-penetrative acts such as masturbation, kissing, rubbing and touching outside of clothing. They may also include non-contact activities, such as involving children in looking at, or in the production of, sexual images, watching sexual activities,…