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Craig Newman
Mar 115 min read
Supporting a Friend After Domestic Abuse: What You Can Do (Guide)
Witnessing domestic abuse in a friend is difficult. Learn how to offer support, resources for healing, and effective ways to be there for th
Craig Newman
Mar 46 min read
Why shame after an abusive relationship is so problematic... and how we help.
Dealing with the shame, of a past abusive relationship.
Craig Newman
Feb 206 min read
"Every time they sigh, I ask, what's up?"... learning to leave abuse behind in new loving relationships.
How to STOP abuse-learned reactions, when they appear in a new healthy relationship.
Craig Newman
Feb 84 min read
"But... it wasn't abuse" ... why survivors struggle to name it, despite the evidence.
Explore the emotional hurdles survivors face in recognising abuse in relationships.
Craig Newman
Jan 154 min read
"My ex is a narcissist!" The hazards of investing too heavily, in a habit of validation.
Discover healing after abuse by shifting focus from the abuser to self-growth and resilience in this empowering guide to recovery.
Craig Newman
Dec 4, 20239 min read
Supporting DA survivors with fibromyalgia, part 2 of 3
Soothing the domestic abuse related emotions that worsen fibromyalgia / block recovery. A guide for therapists / advisors.
Craig Newman
May 9, 20233 min read
Get Over an Emotionally Abusive Relationship: The Essentials guide
Learn how to heal from emotional abuse and take back your life with this comprehensive guide.
Craig Newman
Jan 6, 20232 min read
Self-compassion as a primary need after abusive relationships
Self-compassion is important for anyone who has experienced an abusive relationship because it helps us to develop feelings of...
Craig Newman
Jan 5, 20232 min read
What is self-compassion?
In the journey back from abusive relationships we are often referred to self-compassion as an approach to support recovery. In fact, it...
Craig Newman
Jan 4, 20232 min read
Developing a self-compassionate mind
'Compassionate mind' is a psychological term that refers to a state of mind where we are kind and understanding towards ourself, and we...
Craig Newman
Jan 3, 20231 min read
What does self-compassion feel like
One of the things I learned early on with GOGL, is that many of us don't know what self-compassion feels like when we are doing it well....
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