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Coercive Control Deep Dive

May 9, 2026 by Tabitha Westbrook

coercive control

What is Coercive Control? Coercive control is a much better name for domestic abuse, domestic violence, or interpersonal violence because many people still picture abuse as only physical or sexual violence. The reality is that coercive control is a sustained pattern of power and control that slowly erodes another person’s autonomy, agency, and sense of […]

Filed Under: Abuse/Neglect, Couples/Marriage, Sexual Abuse / Trauma, Trauma, Trauma / PTSD Tagged With: coercive control, complex trauma healing, domestic abuse recovery, emotional abuse awareness, healing from trauma, healthy relationships, relationship red flags, trauma therapy

Romance Fiction Red Flags: Unpacking Harmful Tropes in Fictional Love Stories (Part 1)

November 14, 2025 by Tabitha Westbrook

romance fiction red flags

Written by Gwen Soat, LCMHCA Romance Fiction – Part 1 Falling in love through romance fiction is a common pastime for many creatives and story-lovers alike. We read of star-crossed lovers defying the odds, of enemies-to-lovers who choose each other despite their flaws, and friends who find each other to be so much more. Fictional […]

Filed Under: Abuse/Neglect, Addiction, Couples/Marriage, Sex, Sexual Abuse / Trauma, Trauma, Trauma / PTSD Tagged With: codependency, coercive control, emotional abuse awareness, gaslighting, healing from trauma, healthy relationships, jealousy in relationships, love and boundaries, mental health counseling, possessiveness, relationship red flags, romance fiction, romance fiction red flags, romantic obsession, therapy for women, Trauma Healing, trauma recovery, unhealthy relationship tropes

What Teletherapy Is Like with Our Wake Forest Counselors

April 2, 2020 by Tabitha Westbrook Leave a Comment

The concept of telehealth has made big news as we all hunker down at home. But do you know what that really means? There are lots of images of men and women in white coats and a patient with a tissue up to their nose. Is that what counseling looks like through teletherapy? These are […]

Filed Under: Abuse/Neglect, Adolescents, Anxiety, Couples/Marriage, Family Therapy, General, Trauma, Trauma / PTSD

7 Tips for Getting Through a Breakup

August 20, 2018 by Tabitha Westbrook Leave a Comment

No breakup is ever easy, but some breakups can make you feel like you’ve been sucker punched. And during those times, it can become sincerely difficult to see a way forward. Maybe your friends and family don’t seem to understand why you’re struggling so much, but you have every right to your feelings and your […]

Filed Under: Couples/Marriage

Feeling Angry and Frustrated With Your Partner? These Tips May Help

January 22, 2018 by Tabitha Westbrook Leave a Comment

A lot of couples who come for therapy usually cite anger or frustration with their partner as one of the major issues they face. This anger and frustration usually stems from unmet expectations. Expectations play a huge role in relationship satisfaction. Couples who are frustrated say things like “You weren’t very supportive of me when […]

Filed Under: Couples/Marriage

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