I have a confession to make: I’m not really a homework therapist. Some clients love homework. They want worksheets.They want journal prompts.They want a list of things to practice between sessions.They want something tangible to take home and check off before they come back. And honestly? I love that about them. Recently, I was reminded that some people genuinely thrive when therapy gives them something concrete to work on between sessions. They want structure, accountability, and a sense...

One of the most damaging dynamics in abusive relationships is not always the abuse itself. Sometimes, it is what happens when the person engaging in abusive behavior is confronted with accountability. Instead of acknowledging their actions, they deny what happened, attack the person raising concerns, and reverse the roles of victim and offender. This manipulation tactic is known as DARVO: Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender. DARVO is particularly important to understand in the...

My understanding of domestic violence extends beyond what I have learned through my professional experience as a social worker. It is also informed by personal experiences involving conflict, legal proceedings, and the emotional toll that prolonged disputes can take on a person's life. My experiences involving a female narcissist have brought into focus the complicated relationship between emotional well-being, accountability, and the legal system. As I have navigated legal proceedings...