Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a term used to describe the behavior of an intimate partner or an intimate ex-partner that promotes or causes sexual, physical, or psychological harm. IPV can include, but is not limited to sexual coercion, controlling practices, physical aggressiveness, and psychological abuse. Sexual IPV can be specified as enforced sexual acts... Continue Reading →
Gaslighting: What is it really?
As mental health care becomes more accepted and accessible, discussions about topics such as abuse, mental illness, or anger management seem to increase as well. This is a good sign culturally, as it shows stigma is breaking down. However, we need to be clear on some terminology used in everyday life. Otherwise, we may label... Continue Reading →
