Coach Joi 
It’s time to unpack some of the trash that is sold as psychology on social media. We’ve been biting our proverbial tongue for a while now. It’s time to just break loose with what is legitimate and what is rubbish. So much of what people are consuming online fuels the narratives that lead to abuse, … Read more
…and the way out of them We’ve been living with an abuser for a while, we’ve attended groups, read books, and yet still there are times when his tactics catch us off guard. When we are caught in the trap of the abuser it feels awful. We struggle to level set things so that we … Read more
Unpacking the Abusive Run-around If you have attempted to talk something over with a husband or intimate partner, you are likely familiar with male circular reasoning, and the aggressiveness that is often a part of this when the man is abusive. Circular reasoning, or circular arguments have footing in the field of logic. The position … Read more
The ‘Good-guy’ Narrative is a Lame Excuse for a Lack of Involvement in Social change We shared a post on our social media platforms as part of keeping the conversation open on why we need to more assertively address the social issue of gender-based coercive control. To expand on this topic, we’re bringing this to … Read more
What are we really talking about here? Starting off today’s post, let’s look at the concept of Male Hedonism, which suggests men operate in a way to pursue pleasure and avoid pain as the primary focus of life, often manifesting in short-term gratification and the prioritization of personal desire. If you are a partner of … Read more
Stay with me for a bit on this one as we break down how the brain works, our thinking, and how to tie this into abuse and the men in your life who think they are always right. If you have been married to or in a relationship with a man who discounted you, dismissed … Read more
Are you Seeking Closure – Let’s Talk After you Read This! Many people look for “closure” or resolution when a significant life event, trauma or loss has occurred. Closure often comes with the belief that the hurtful event can be moved on from, or will be somehow made OK once closure is achieved. Let’s unpack … Read more
Whether you’ve been walking with us for a while or watching from a distance, this is your invitation to step in. At Center for Peace, we don’t follow trends — we build transformation. Our model is intentionally different from the noise of social media or the limitations of traditional programs. We go deeper. We’re here … Read more
Beginning April 15th, Center for Peace is holding a 3-month workshop on Living Well. We are extending a 20% off offer for the Living Well Academy, where you will be introduced to ideas that challenge long-held beliefs, pop-cultural psychology myths and the debunking of therapeutic models that may be preventing you from experiencing growth and … Read more
In this edition, we will present on a topic we hope challenges thinking in a different way. If it pushes buttons – that’s OK. We recommend you consider these ideas with an open mind, despite possible discomfort. Too often we can miss opportunities for change when there we struggle to work through new or different … Read more
