Power, Abuse, Gaslighting, and Control in Relationships (Domestic Violence) and Society (Environmental Trauma) with Joshua Nave LMSW

Power Abuse Gaslighting Intentional Clinician 93

[Episode 93 of The Intentional Clinician Podcast]

Paul Krauss MA LPC and Joshua Nave MS LMSW talk about gaslighting, control, abuse, and power dynamics in relationships (domestic violence), as well as in groups, organizations, and society at large. The two define the abusers’ use of power, abuse, gaslighting, and other forms of control, some of the ways they do so to maintain control in a relationship, and how frequently the abusers see themselves as “victims” to justify their behavior. Joshua and Paul explore this from a perspective that seeks cultural competency and understanding. Of course, there are various factors and ways of “framing” these topics depending on one’s culture of origin and background.

Later on, Joshua Nave and Paul Krauss talk about how to take back one’s voice after being mistreated, subjugated, or “gaslit” by someone or something trying to maintain control over you.

Get assistance right away by calling or talking online at https://www.thehotline.org/ or 800.799.SAFE (7233) if you think you are receiving domestic abuse from a person or a bigger group.

Joshua Nave, LMSW is a therapist in Grand Rapids, Michigan who provides EMDR and trauma-informed talk therapy to people who are struggling with anxiety. For more than five years, Joshua has been providing specialized trauma and anxiety therapies to a wide range of people. He aspires to provide healing to everyone. In order to effectively treat the full person, his counseling technique focuses on incorporating his client’s beliefs, cultural background, personal history, and life experiences. In order to effectively treat the full person, his counseling technique focuses on incorporating his client’s beliefs, cultural background, personal history, and life experiences. Joshua is interested in assisting anyone, regardless of race or background, in getting the life they want by helping them overcome their own trauma, accessory trauma, or just general anxiousness. If you live in Michigan you can work with Joshua online or in person.

Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, and Counseling Supervisor. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline (in progress) as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington PostNBC NewsWired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. 

If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting weekly online and in-person groups.  For details, click here.

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Original Music:

”Shades of Currency” [Instrumental] from Archetypes by PAWL (Spotify)

“A Further Look at Loss” from Parallel Light by Andrew Wasylyk (Spotify)

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