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A workbook for your Spanish-speaking clients Battered women often become so frightened, isolated, and self-doubting that they don't realize that they are being victimized. They may minimize the seriousness of the abuse and make excuses for the abuser. The checklists, questionnaires, and personal stories in Creciendo Libre can provide the shock of recognition they need to be able to say, "This is wrong. It has to end."

Combining psychological insight with practical safety information, Creciendo Libre helps the reader to understand - and end - the vicious cycle of wooing, tension, violence, and remorse that characterizes all levels of domestic violence. It outlines a series of steps abused women can take to ensure their emotional and physical safety.

Creciendo Libre offers both practical and psychological resources, including:

• lists of abusive behaviors from ridiculing family members to physical violence
• common rationalizations for abuse used by both victims and perpetrator
• detailed discussions of protection orders and other legal matters
• detailed preparations and safety precautions that may make leaving less dangerous
• advice on what to take with you when you leave
• guidelines for establishing safe relationships in the future

Rompe el patr n del abuso - de una manera segura

Mujeres abusadas muchas veces llegan a temer, aislarse, y a auto dudarse al punto que no logran reconocer que estan siendo victimizadas. Ellas podran minimizar la