The Abuse of Amouranth

TRIGGER WARNING: this episode has footage of extreme verbal abuse. Dr Kirk reacts to a video that Amouranth posted depicting her allegedly abusive husband. <br /><br />00:00 Introduction to Amouranth<br />00:32 Conceptualizing<br />09:12 Distorting reality, escalation, & melting down<br />16:19 Gaslighting, abuse, & regression<br />27:45 Exerting power & control<br />33:40 Abusers in relationships<br />50:57 Taking back power & further abuse<br />1:01:47 Abusive relationships in therapy<br />1:06:28 Update on Amouranth<br /><br />From our sponsor, BetterHelp: <br />Need a therapist? Try BetterHelp! <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/kirk" rel="noopener">https://www.betterhelp.com/kirk</a><br />Get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. Discount code “KIRK" will be automatically applied.<br /><br />From our sponsor, Policygenius: <br />Need an insurance policy? Try Policygenius at <a href="https://www.policygenius.com" rel="noopener">https://www.policygenius.com</a><br /><br /><br />Become a patron: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle" rel="noopener">https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle</a><br />Email: <a href="https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contact" rel="noopener">https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contact</a><br />Merch: <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/psychology-in-seattle" rel="noopener">https://teespring.com/stores/psychology-in-seattle</a><br />Cameo: <a href="https://www.cameo.com/kirkhonda" rel="noopener">https://www.cameo.com/kirkhonda</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/psychologyinseattle/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/psychologyinseattle/</a><br />Facebook Official Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PsychologyInSeattle/" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/PsychologyInSeattle/</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.tiktok.com/</a>@kirk.honda<br /><br />The Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®<br /><br />Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and di