Talks with Dr Shafer Discusses Coercive Control with Guest Jennifer C Parker, Therapist and Author of Coercive Relationships
Talks with Dr Shafer Discusses Coercive Control with Guest Jennifer C Parker, Therapist and Author of Coercive Relationships  
Podcast: Talks with Dr Shafer
Published On: Tue May 14 2024
Description: *Disclaimer: Today’s episode discusses Intimate Partner Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence  On this episode of Talks with Dr Shafer, with your host, Dr Shafer, we welcome special guest, Jennifer C Parker, who worked as a therapist for 35 years and is the author of  Coercive Relationships: Find the Answers You Seek, which she wrote to reach victims and non victims of Intimate Partner Abuse to educate and promote healing. Coercive Relationships was a finalist in the 2022 Next Generation Indie Book Awards.  Since retiring from therapy, Jennifer trains therapists in effective therapy for abuse victims, markets her book and blog, and reaches out to survivors with information on social media. Today, Dr Shafer and Jennifer discuss her concept of the 12 Bricks in the Coercion Wall, the dynamics of Coercive Relationships, and the importance of coming back to yourself and your values to regain autonomy if you recognize that you are experiencing coercive control in your relationships, and how this can be a long and difficult process requiring grace for yourself and your past. We hope you enjoy today’s powerful episode. Please like and subscribe to get the next inspiring, growth-focused episode of Talks with Dr Shafer! Talks with Dr Shafer listeners can receive a 20% discount with Jennifer’s publisher, Black Rose Writing: https://www.blackrosewriting.com/nonfiction/coerciverelationships Promo code: CR20 (if used before May 31, 2024) for 20% discount on print book             For those who prefer Ebooks: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ dp/1684336678/ You can learn more about our Guest, Jennifer C Parker, her books and her mission at www.madisonmentalhealthcounselor.com and you can follow her on the following platforms Blog signup: https://madisonmentalhealthcounselor.com/blog      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferCParkerMSSW   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferc.parker/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jennifer-parker-therapy-training-consultation/ Talks with Dr Shafer is hosted by Neurologist, Mom, Life Coach, Musician and Author Shafer Stedron, MD, who is passionate about storytelling as a tool to help reclaim your story and create your most beautiful future.  You can learn more about Dr Shafer on her website, ⁠www.drshaferstedronova.com⁠,  and follow Talks with Dr Shafer on Facebook @TalkswithDrShafer, Instagram @talks_with_dr_shafer, TikTok @DrShafer, Youtube @Talks with Dr Shafer, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music.  #jennifercparker #talkswithdrshafer #podcast #womensvoices #intimatepartnerabuse #coerciverelationships #therapy #choose you #drshaferstedronova #domesticabuse Resources: Jennifer recommends the following resource for physical and emotional safety planning:  https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/comprehensive-guides/a-guide-to-domestic-violence-safety-planning You are not alone. Help is available. National Domestic Violence Hotline  1-800-799-7233 Call 9-1-1 in the case of an Emergency  Little House of Dreams Entertainment, 2024.  All Rights Reserved.  Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse