Book

Brewster, Susan.

To be an anchor in the storm : a guide for families and friends of abused women / Susan Brewster.

1st ed.

New York : Ballantine Books, ©1997.

245 pages ; 21 cm

"Brewster will teach you how to recognize the signs of abuse, handle your own negative feelings, become an effective advocate, deal with the batterer, and more. Her compassionate book will give you the understanding you need to give strength to women who are trying to break free."--Cover

Abused women -- United States -- Psychology.

Abused women -- Family relationships -- United States.

Abused women -- Counseling of -- United States.

Victims of family violence -- United States.

Abused women.

Abused wives.

Includes bibliographical references.

1. To Care: Getting Past Suspicion and Myth -- 2. Realizing the Distance You Must Bridge -- 3. To Learn: Fundamental Information -- 4. To Be Distancer, Rescuer, or Anchor -- 5. To Act as an Anchor Before She Asks for Help -- 6. To Act as an Anchor When She Comes to You -- 7. About the Batterer -- 8. Safety -- 9. Taking Stock -- App. I. Advocacy -- App. II. To Find Good Professional Help -- App. III. When the Battered Woman You Care About Is Emotionally Ill -- App. IV. When the Woman You Care About Abuses Alcohol or Drugs -- App. V. Child Abuse and Neglect -- App. VI. Resources.

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