Episode
S1 E15: Safety + Coping Strategies for Leaving Abusive Relationships
27:27
Published: Tue Jul 16 2019
Description
In today’s episode, I interview Holistic Psychotherapist, Isaac Smith, MAT, LCSW, NTP to discuss why leaving an abusive relationship safely is important, the cycle of domestic abuse, creating a safety plan, resources available to all, and how others can best support those in an abusive relationship.Episode Resources:FREE interactive safety plan to help you prepare: loveisrespect.org National Domestic Violence hotline 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)Legal help for women by state: womenslaw.orgList of shelters by city/state: domesticshelters.orgFind a therapist by city/state: psychologytoday.com or goodtherapy.orgIsaac Smith on Instagram: @WholeWellnessTherapyFind out more @: https://www.wholewellnesstherapy.com/Something Was Wrong is written, produced and edited by Tiffany Reese. On Instagram @LookieBoo See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapters
Host interviews a holistic psychotherapist on the topic of leaving abusive relationships, discussing the cycle of domestic abuse, safety planning, and available resources while also providing advice on how to best support those experiencing that trauma.
00:00 - 03:03 (03:03)
Summary
Host interviews a holistic psychotherapist on the topic of leaving abusive relationships, discussing the cycle of domestic abuse, safety planning, and available resources while also providing advice on how to best support those experiencing that trauma.
EpisodeS1 E15: Safety + Coping Strategies for Leaving Abusive Relationships
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The speaker talks about how being a counselor allowed her to learn from and empower others while addressing her own issues.
03:03 - 12:18 (09:14)
Summary
The speaker talks about how being a counselor allowed her to learn from and empower others while addressing her own issues. They also discuss the four different stages of relationships.
EpisodeS1 E15: Safety + Coping Strategies for Leaving Abusive Relationships
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The first step to leaving an abusive relationship is to reach out to friends and family for positive support.
12:18 - 18:09 (05:51)
Summary
The first step to leaving an abusive relationship is to reach out to friends and family for positive support. It is important to be compassionate with yourself before and after leaving, as the inner critic can become louder. Creating a safety plan to ensure physical safety is crucial, such as having someone pick you up or knowing how to leave quickly. An ad for Audible is included at the end.
EpisodeS1 E15: Safety + Coping Strategies for Leaving Abusive Relationships
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The idea that children are better off with two parents is causing many individuals to remain in abusive and volatile relationships.
18:09 - 24:27 (06:17)
Summary
The idea that children are better off with two parents is causing many individuals to remain in abusive and volatile relationships. However, it's essential to recognize that any child is better off with even one supportive parent than with a parent who is abusive.
EpisodeS1 E15: Safety + Coping Strategies for Leaving Abusive Relationships
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This podcast episode explores the value of reconnecting with one's intuition and the importance of managing strong emotions while trying to make important life decisions.
24:27 - 29:36 (05:08)
Summary
This podcast episode explores the value of reconnecting with one's intuition and the importance of managing strong emotions while trying to make important life decisions.
EpisodeS1 E15: Safety + Coping Strategies for Leaving Abusive Relationships
PodcastSomething Was Wrong
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29:35 - 31:07 (01:31)
Summary
This is an advertisement for the podcast "Something Was Wrong", available on Amazon Music or with Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts, and a request to complete a survey at wondery.com/survey.