
“Why Don’t You Just Leave?”: Understanding Abuse & Finding Your Way Out
Why do people stay in abusive situations? From coercive control to personality patterns, this episode explores the complex reality of breaking free and finding help.
Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. is the co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer. While pioneering High Conflict Personality Theory (HCP), he was the National Conflict Resolution Center’s Senior Family Mediator for 15 years, a Certified Family Law Specialist for 15 years, and a licensed clinical social worker therapist for over 12 years. Bill serves on the faculty of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine University School of Law and is a Conjoint Associate Professor with the University of Newcastle Law School in Australia. He has been a speaker and trainer in over 35 U.S. states and 13 countries. He is the author or co-author of over 20 books, manuals, and workbooks, he also has a popular blog on the Psychology Today website with over 6 million views, and he hosts It’s All Your Fault on TruStory FM.
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Why do people stay in abusive situations? From coercive control to personality patterns, this episode explores the complex reality of breaking free and finding help.
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BPD advocate Shehrina Rooney shares her powerful recovery journey and challenges in the legal system, while experts explore how courts and professionals can better understand and support those with BPD diagnoses.
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Listener questions reveal powerful insights on managing difficult relationships, recognizing self-awareness, and navigating complex personality dynamics in mediations.
Expert answers to your thorniest family relationship questions. Learn to set boundaries, manage conflict, and maintain connections with challenging loved ones.
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Transform difficult negotiations with expert Michèle Huff’s fresh approach combining Buddhist principles and proven techniques for managing high conflict personalities.
Judge Bruce Cohen returns to explore how assertiveness wins over aggressiveness in family court, and why focusing on behavior patterns beats labeling personalities.
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