About the Workshop

Many men and women find themselves trapped in a seemingly hopeless situation. They know that they are being abused by a spouse or significant other, but can’t find the strength to break free. This seminar is filled with understanding and motivation. You’ll look within yourself and discover that there is a way to achieve happiness and freedom from abuse. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to regain your indentity.

Objectives:

• Recognizing the types of abuse and the method for fighting back
• Analyzing the arguments for staying in an abusive relationship and realizing that there is a better way
• Realizing there is hope and life after abuse
• Learning the techniques for staying out, once you are out
• Regaining your own identity
• Lessons from those who’ve been there and succeeded at regaining a new life

Topics:

Why do people go back to abusive relationships?

• I just love him/her
• It’s tough being one in a world made for two
• He has the money
• At least he’s a good father
• I don’t know who I am anymore
• I’m stuck in the fear
• Who will believe me?
• I don’t break promisesGetting out: a step-by-step process: Below is a discussion on the precise steps a person needs to take when they leave.
• Get real; destroy the illusion and cut off contact
• Create a financial action plan
• Put the children first
• Love yourself
• Toughen up for the long haul
• Focus on hope and healing
• Success stories of women and men who have “made it”; these are the people who were finally able to stop going back