The Still Waters Podcast
This podcast is hosted by the counselors and coaches with The Still Waters. Teri, Rufus, Abrielle, and Julie bring their expertise to this platform to educate, encourage and enlighten the listener. Various topics will be discussed in the hopes of helping with healing or bringing awareness to culture and community.
The Still Waters Podcast
Understanding Abuse: Power, Control, and Safety in Relationships
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In this episode of The Still Waters Podcast, Teri introduces a series on abuse, inspired by Darby Strickland’s book 'Is It Abuse?'. She clarifies that abuse involves power and control, not just anger, and offers practical examples to help distinguish conflict from abuse. The episode provides questions for self-assessment, addresses challenges faced by people of faith, gives advice for parents about teen dating violence, and encourages listeners to trust their instincts. It highlights the importance of awareness and education in recognizing abuse and sets the stage for future episodes on specific types.
00:00 Introduction to the Series on Abuse
02:06 Understanding the Complexity of Abuse
08:06 Illustrations of Abuse in Everyday Life
11:06 Faith and Abuse: A Complex Intersection
12:59 Recognizing Trauma Responses
16:27 Advice for Parents and Young People
19:25 Final Thoughts
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- Julie@stillwaterslife.com
- Rufus@stillwaterslife.com
- Teri@stillwaterslife.com
- Abrielle@stillwaterslife.com
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