{"product_id":"growing-free-2","title":"Growing Free","description":"\u003cp\u003eBreak the pattern of abuse--safely!Battered women often become so frightened, isolated, and self-doubting that they don't recognize they are being victimized. They may minimize the seriousness of the abuse and make excuses for the abuser. The checklists, questionnaires, and personal stories in Growing Free can provide the shock of recognition they need to be able to say, “This is wrong. It has to end.” Combining psychological insight with practical safety information, Growing Free helps the reader to understand--and end--the vicious cycle of wooing, tension, violence, and remorse that characterizes all levels of domestic violence. It outlines a series of steps abused women can take to ensure their emotional and physical safety. Growing Free offers both practical and psychological resources, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e lists of abusive behaviors from ridiculing family members to physical violence \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e common rationalizations for abuse used by both victims and perpetrator \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e detailed discussions of protection orders and other legal matters \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e detailed preparations and safety precautions that may make leaving less dangerous \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e advice on what to take with you when you leave \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e guidelines for establishing safe relationships in the future\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing Free provides readers with a straightforward, action-oriented approach to the problem of domestic violence. A companion volume available separately, A Therapist's Guide to Growing Free, offers therapists a comprehensive outline of the issues, tasks, and goals involved in treatment with victims and survivors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54242152022360,"sku":"9780789012807","price":31.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780789012807.jpg?v=1777639520","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/growing-free-2","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}