Shrink4Men

Helping men in abusive relationships since 2009

Covert Abuse: How to Handle the “Quiet Ones,” Part Two

Here is Part Two of Covert Abuse: Watch Out for the Quiet Ones, Part One written by CrazyBuster, SSG. SSG offers some great suggestions for handling the “quiet ones.” The following tips are also good advice for handling the “loud ones.” How to Handle a “Quiet One” or a Covert Abuser Based on what I […]

First BlogTalkRadio Program: Introduction to Shrink4Men

Counseling with Dr. Tara J. Palmatier, PsyD Dr. Tara J. Palmatier, PsyD helps individuals work through their relationship and codependency issues via telephone or Skype. She specializes in helping men and women trying to break free of an abusive relationship, cope with the stress of an abusive relationship or heal from an abusive relationship. Coaching […]

Welcome to the Land of Emotional Reasoning: I’d Turn Back if I Were You

Welcome to the Land of Emotional Reasoning, where feelings trump facts and special snowflakes are beholden to nothing and no one. Directly to the north, you’ll find Never-Never Take Responsibility Land, and just to the south lies the Land Where It’s Always Somebody Else’s Fault. Wikipedia defines emotional reasoning as “a cognitive error that occurs […]