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008			040312s2005 eng
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040			_aDLC _dAFV
082	0		_a362.8292 BRE
100			_aEngel, Beverly _91104
245			_aBreaking the cycle of abuse : _bhow to move beyond your past to create an abuse-free future _cBeverly Engel
260			_aHoboken, N.J _bJohn Wiley & Sons _cc2005
300			_ax, 278 p. ; _c25 cm.
365			_a00 _b0
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 259-269) and index.
520			_aOffers empowering tools focusing on support and compassion, education, abuse prevention strategies and long-term recovery strategies to break the cycle of abuse or neglect. Includes personal stories including the author's own experiences with abuse and abusive behaviour. Also addresses the topic of sexual abuse and how to avoid becoming an abuser if you were sexually abused yourself. Explains why abusive patterns are established and presents both short-term and long-term strategies for gaining control over emotions while offering alternative ways to react to stress, anger, fear and shame - significant factors in continuing the cycle of abuse.
650	2	7	_2FVC _aDOMESTIC VIOLENCE _9203
650	2	7	_2FVC _aEMOTIONAL ABUSE _9222
650	2	7	_2FVC _aPHYSICAL ABUSE _9439
650	2	4	_aSEXUAL VIOLENCE _9531
942			_2ddc _cBOOK
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