Contributed by Michelle Dodge
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Assessing the Physical Dangers of Emotional Abuse
When to Create a Safety PlanJust because a relationship isn't physically violent doesn't mean emotional abuse won't turn violent. Read more
Black Women and Intimate Partner Violence
When Seeking Help Isn’t SafeSeeking protection from a violent relationship is difficult enough on its own, but for Black women, the problem is compounded many times over. Read more
Ending a Marriage That's Already Over
Helping Women Move Beyond the Paralysis of GuiltThe person burdened with the decision of whether or not to end a marriage may not be the one who’s already left the marriage—emotionally or sexually. Read more
Michelle Dodge
Michelle Dodge, JD, LICSW, RPT-S, is an individual and family therapist in private practice in Washington, D.C. She’s worked in the area of family violence for more than 30 years and specializes in therapeutic interventions for children and families affected by child maltreatment, intimate partner violence, and trauma.