Abuse Apologists 101

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Mandy Friedman LPCC-S CCDVC and Jen Rieker CPC discuss the topic of Abuse Apologists. Abuse apologists are people to rise to the defense of abusers. Survivors of abuse are robbed of their truth by individuals, groups, churches and communities that circle wagon to protect even the most viscous and prolific of abusers. But why on earth would they do this?

This video talks about three reasons why people choose to side with abusive people.

1. People are seriously uneducated on these topics. The do not know that facts.

2. Amazingly, some people believe it's normal, it happens and survivors should just keep it to themselves.

3. Many abuse apologists are insecure about their position in society. They align with what they perceive to be more advantageous for themselves. This is also called power via proximity.

Last, Jen rattles off common things that abuse apologists say. We recommend that you watch the video on this channel called What is D.A.R.V.O.? next to dig deeper into this topic. Also, be on the lookout for a future video called, "Compassionate Abuse Apologists." If you are a survivor of abuse and you would like to see Jen Rieker CPC for SNAP Recovery Coaching, email info@clermontmentalhealth.care Jen knows all about narcissistic abuse and recovery from abuse. She can support and guide you on your road to recovery. Please like and subscribe! Thank you! Our Website: www.clermontmentalhealth.care Email: info@clermontmentalhealth.care

Mandy Friedman, LPCC-S, CCDVC, is a licensed professional clinical counselor and certified clinical domestic violence counselor. Mandy is the creator of the educational program SNAP: Survivors of Narcissistic & Abusive Personalities. This program teaches survivors and concerned loved ones about abusive personalities, targets of abuse, abusive relationships and life in recovery from abuse. SNAP educational program of recovery helps empathic survivors of abuse fine tune and connect with their empathic nature in order to preserve, harness and protect the very things abusers seek to destroy. In her private practice, Clermont Mental Health, Mandy specializes in treating survivors of Cluster B personalities. She is also familiar with the role of addiction and substance abuse in abusive relationships. Mandy’s clients are often in need of trauma-informed care as part of their recovery. This has led her to become an expert on the topic of Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). To help her clients, Mandy utilizes mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychoeducation. Mandy is a survivor of abuse and has first-hand knowledge of what survivors endure in abusive circumstances and living a healthy life after abuse.