Series 4 Ep 2 - Healing Beyond the Courtroom: Psychotherapy and Family Violence Recovery

In Series 4, Episode 2 of In Conversations About Family Violence: You Don’t Have to Put Up With It, DFV Lawyers’ founder and principal lawyer Ms Carmella speaks with clinical psychotherapist Adriana about the therapeutic side of recovery from domestic and family violence.

They explore how trauma can affect identity, trust, emotional regulation and everyday life; how practitioners establish safety and rapport; and why meaningful recovery often requires sustained, wraparound support. The conversation also examines risk assessment, safety planning and collaboration between therapists, lawyers, police, courts and community services.

A candid discussion for victim-survivors, practitioners, advocates and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of healing after family violence.

Content note: This episode discusses domestic and family violence, trauma, coercive control, anger and homicide-related risk.

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