Title	Hallie's Story: Profile of a Battered Woman
Author	Linda Deweese
Synopsis	Fictional story of a battered woman, written by a therapist, with therapeutic insights.
Description	Linda DeWeese, MA.Ed., LPC, wrote "Hallie's Story: Profile of a Battered Woman" to appeal to those who work with domestic violence situations, as well as those who are involved in domestic violence. " Hallie," a composite of many of DeWeese's clients, leads a double life: one, the wife of a prominent doctor who, by outward appearances, gives her everything a woman would want and need; the other, a frightened, submissive, battered wife. The story reads like a gripping novel. At the end of each chapter there are analyses and explanations of what is happening in this dysfunctional relationship. The book addresses the underlying reasons and dynamics of the complicated violent relationships between intimate partners. It digs deeply into lifetime messages which predispose one to fall into the trap of violent relationships. DeWeese also presents the Lifetime Messages Blueprint Inventory, a tool to facilitate understanding of the choices one makes in life. This LMBI is easy to use with or without a therapist's help. Additional information includes a safety plan, a list of resources and references, and statistics on domestic violence. The book can be purchased at Amazon.com, most bookstores, or directly from the publisher or author at: LindaDeweese.com From review on Amazon.com: Hallie's Story is about a woman caught in an abusive relationship. Each chapter is followed by a therapist's explanatiion of the dynamics involved in that chapter. Linda Deweese brings her knowledge as a therapist to this difficuldt situation. The book reads like a novel, is easy for the lay person to understand, and offers powerful inights for the therapist! Hallie's sstory can offer valuable information to everyone. You never know when a friend, loved one, or client may become involved in an abusive relationship. C. Smith,MA, CHt
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