This is part two of a three part series. Today Helen and I are going to get to the bottom of the facts about power and control in intimate relationships – there is a lot of talk out there and it can get confusing – so let’s try and clear up some understandings and maybe misconceptions.

Helen Isenhour hails from Australia, and has worked with vulnerable young people, families and communities for over twenty seven years.

Helen is a qualified Social Worker, Counsellor, and a trained Mediator, and has worked with many groups of people including: adults with disabilities; children and young people in Out of Home Care; women and children experiencing domestic violence; perpetrators of violence and families experiencing separation. Helen currently works in the area of mental health and has a passion for empowering people in their lives and relationships.

Part 1: WHAT DOES A POWER AND CONTROL RELATIONSHIP LOOK LIKE?

Part 3: THE CYCLE OF POWER AND CONTROL AND HOW IT AFFECTS VICTIMS AND CHILDREN