Posted by sassyfrancesca on June 4, 2008, at 15:27:56
Hi, All: I don't know if this is the proper area for my message, so hope it is okay.
As a student (age 61!), I was able to join the American Counseling Association and attend the convention in Hawaii in March (I made that decision spontaneously--a RARE occurrence).
I was appalled to see that in over 500 presentations, there wasn't ONE on verbal (which is emotional) abuse.
Verbal abuse affects 1 out of every 3 women; staggering statistic!!
I mentioned this, and was urged by the Executive Director of the ACA to submit my paper for next year's convention.
I will find out if it is accepted in August. Anyone who would like a copy, I'd be honored to send one to you.
Hugs, Sassy
P.S. The Title of my Paper: "Society's Best-Kept Secret: Verbal Abuse...The Insidious Epidemic and Precursor to all Physical Violence...Creator of Biochemical Chaos
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