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Couples Counseling?
Couples counseling may allow abusers to stay focused on their criticisms
of you, instead of dealing with their own problems. They may even
retaliate against you physically or verbally for what you say to the
counselor. You may also be put under pressure to give up certain things
that are important to you in return for their giving up their violence.
Abuse is a problem with the abuser, not a problem in the relationship.
In Massachusetts, before an abuser can join an abuser education group
and be in couples counseling at the same time, the Department of Public Health requires a nine month
period of non-violence free of coercion, threats or physical violence.
Many of our clients have told us
that it was only after their partners left, got a court order, or filed
criminal charges that they realized the seriousness of their violence
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