Are you and/or the children currently in physical danger? If so, what immediate steps can be taken for you and/or the children to be safe? Do you have a place of temporary shelter?
Would you share with me an example of how you and your spouse make a decision? What does that look like? Feel like?
How often are you able to please the people around you? Honestly, how important is it to you that they are pleased?
Complete the following statement: “When I want to voice my frustration I feel ___________ because_________________.”
How have you tried to get along with this person in the past? What were the results of that effort?
Have you ever tried to remove yourself from this person’s control? How did that work out? What was their reaction?
Do you feel free to be yourself around this person or do you feel confined for any reason? Can you elaborate?
Do you find yourself adapting to this controlling person just to keep the peace, even though it makes you angry inside?
