Questioning the dynamics of your relationship and the way your partner treats you? Feeling chronically confused, doubtful or unsettled? Constantly apologising even when you are unsure why? Friends or family expressing concerns about your partner?  Researching gaslighting or narcissistic abuse online, wondering if this applies to you?

You Are Not Alone

Identifying the patterns of emotional abuse in intimate relationships is difficult because by their nature they involve distortion, justifications and blame-shifting, making you doubt your judgment and remain silent. It leaves you emotionally depleted, confused, doubtful and isolated, trying to make sense of an ever-shifting cycle between good days and occasional acts of kindness to bad days of put-downs, blame, callousness, excessive jealousy and micromanaging.

If you are finding yourself chronically apologising to your partner, always walking on eggshells around them, constantly self-monitoring and self-censoring what you say, becoming cut-off from friends and family, and feeling the need to record conversations or arguments – you are likely experiencing emotional abuse.

If all this sounds familiar, this workshop is for you. Join me and learn:

• What is the pattern of emotional abuse
• The 3 Ds of emotional abuse – Disrespect, Distort and Disempower
• What is Post-Separation Abuse and how to protect yourself
• The mental and physical impact of emotional abuse
• Can things improve and does therapy create change?
• Develop realistic expectations for the future

Wondering if this workshop is for you?

This is a space for any woman seeking to understand the nature of intimate emotional abuse through a practical, well-informed and considerate approach to the topic. This workshop was designed with you in mind if:

• You are currently in a relationship that doesn’t feel right but are unsure if it would be considered emotionally abusive. You are unsure if you should leave or wait for improvement.
• You are aware that you are experiencing emotional abuse but still doubt if it’s that bad or hope your partner will change. You may be considering leaving but are scared of what this might bring on or have decided to stay but don't know how to make things more manageable for yourself.
• A past relationship left you confused, emotionally scarred and feeling like you lost a part of yourself, and you are still trying to make sense of it.
• You are supporting a friend or family member that is dealing with an emotionally abusive relationship.

What you can expect:

The workshop is conducted in a comfortable space at my practice and creates an intimate group environment with 6-8 other women. You will receive practical in-depth information on the topic of emotional abuse distilled through my years of training and practicing in this area, helping women navigate difficult relationships. You will hear numerous real-world examples and various stories that help illustrate the harmful dynamics discussed. My goal is not to give you a lesson in theory, but to show you what emotional abuse looks and feels like, leaving you with no doubt as to what you are experiencing.

We will engage in lively discussions and you will have numerous opportunities for questions and answers throughout. Most importantly, you will be able to connect with other women experiencing the same challenges as you are, and receive validation, compassion and advice without judgment or shame.

Lastly, but no less important, we will still get to have a laugh once in a while so that things don’t look so grim!

Important: Please note this is a psychoeducational workshop, not a therapy group. While some personal questions and experiences come up in discussions, self-disclosure is not required and personal sharing is contained.

*Attendance is in-person only, there is no online option. If you require a discreet booking process as you don’t want your partner to be aware you are attending this workshop, please advise reception at booking, they can offer you this option.

Free Workshop Resources:

3D Handout

Impact of Emotional Abuse Handout

Resources on Emotional Abuse Handout

Book now as spaces fill fast: Call 03 9500 0455 or submit Booking Form