Lisa Twerski, LCSW
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What Does Sexual Dysfunction Have To Do With Domestic Abuse?
Author: Lisa Twerski, LCSW
2016-03-02 00:00:00
What does sexual dysfunction have to do with domestic violence? Well, nothing really. There are, however, many opportunities to detect a case of domestic abuse, and many opportunities to miss it. Domestic violence is comprised of many different abusive tactics, one of which is sexual abuse. Using the arena of sexual intimacy to assert power and control doesn't always look the same. Sometimes the withholding of affection and sexual intimacy i …
Accepting a Reluctant "Yes"
Author: Lisa Twerski, LCSW
Not long ago, my childrens' friend called to see if they were available to go help out packaging for Tomchei Shabbos, and if I was available to drive one way. One way back, that is, at around 9:30 - p.m. My daughter had her friend on speaker and when I answered in the affirmative, her friend proceeded to ask the following: "Is that a yes, as in, I'm so excited to pick you all up so I can be part of this mitzvah, …