#96 - Signs of an Abusive Relationship w/ Dr. Molly Burrets

This is a long overdue episode to explore signs of what an abusive relationship is and isn’t. I often give the disclaimer “my work does not apply to abusive relationships” and wanted to have a licensed therapist explain the types of abuse so people are aware.   And who better than Dr. Molly Burrets, a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles with 15 years of experience practicing psychotherapy, conducting research, and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.    In the episode, we mentioned resources for people experiencing abuse in an intimate relationship:   peaceoverviolence.org   Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN) – 800.656.HOPE (4673)   National Domestic Violence Hotline – 800.799.SAFE (7233), 800.787.3224 TDD   Books:   The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to Recognize It and How to Respond by Patricia Evans   The Dance of Anger: A Woman’s Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships by Harriet Lerner   The Emotionally Abused Woman: Overcoming Destructive Patterns and Reclaiming Yourself by Beverly Engel   The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk   For more of Molly’s work, check out: www.drmollyburrets.com www.instagram.com/drmollyburrets