ABSTRACT

To set the tone for the book it is necessary for the readers and authors to come to some agreement on the definition of key terms used throughout this workbook. The following exercises will help you explore the various meanings of words and concepts that will be vital to the change process. It is highly recommended that you finish the defining exercises with as much detail as possible to get the most out of the remaining chapters.

Define abuse. Give examples of actions that you consider abusive. _________________________

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Define battering. Give examples of behaviors you believe are battering behaviors._______________________________________________________

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