Written By Marissa Halstead on February 23, 2026 In my previous blogs, I discussed elements of domestic abuse and the use of gaslighting. While there are many signs that you may be in an abusive relationship, one of the more important signs to highlight is the use of coercive control. …
Recently, I have been listening to the podcast “Why She Stayed” by Grace Stuart to learn more from testimonials from women who have been in relationships where there is domestic abuse. Domestic abuse can also be referred to as intimate partner violence, I will use these terms interchangeably. Unfortunately, intimate partner violence…
A term that has been going around in the culture for a while is the concept of gaslighting. It seems like every other video on social media is “how to identify gaslighting.” I’ve discussed this term with a variety of clients so it may be helpful to go into it…
Continuing from my previous blog about parenting done well, there are four, well-documented and observed parenting styles. Not every parent fits into one of these categories, and certainly parents oscillate between parenting styles. Though this list and the examples are not exhaustive, the theme of each parenting style is what…