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We are back with another Manic Media Episode! This week we discuss the Psychology of Abuse with Dr. Michele Finneran. We dive into how it affects the brain, what it can look like and so much more! I hope you enjoy. ABOUT DR. MICHELE FINNERAN: Dr. Michele Finneran, is a licensed professional counselor located in Florida. She owns and operates her own private counseling practice, Vecc & Associates, LLC. Dr. Finneran thoroughly enjoys helping others, both personally and professionally, as helping others was deeply instilled in her upbringing with her close-knit family. Dr. Finneran was always encouraged to be determined and to make her dreams a reality. Dr. Finneran's mission in writing this book, "Surviving Domestic Abuse: Formal and Informal Supports and Services", is to help victims of domestic abuse navigate effectively through the myriad of formal and informal supports and services. She interviewed real-life survivors and utilized their voices to translate what was helpful in escaping the realm of domestic abuse. Dr. Finneran's passion in writing this book is to provide knowledge, give support options and ultimately empower victims of domestic abuse. It is also the intent of this author to leverage victims' perceptions, reflections and feelings...and to document recommendations for policy, strategy and decision making for supports and service providers. Dr. Michele Finneran has an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Stetson University. She also has a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and a license to practice from the State of Florida. She has achieved a Ph.D. in Conflict Resolution and Dispute Analysis from Nova Southeastern University. HOW TO REACH AND FOLLOW DR. MICHELE FINNERAN WEBSITE: https://drmichelefinneran.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/dr.finneran INSTRAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dr.finneran/channel/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelefinneran/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/veccandassociates/_created/ TO ORDER: “SURVIVING DOMESTIC ABUSE: FORMAL AND INFORMAL SUPPORTS AND SERVICES”: Routledge: Taylor & Francis Groups https://www.routledge.com/Surviving-Domestic-Abuse-Formal-and-Informal-Supports-and-Services/Finneran/p/book/9780367859589 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BVTFSVZ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=surviving+domestic+abuse%3A+formal+and+informal+support&qid=1593787581&s=books&sr=1-2 You can support this podcast @ https://www.patreon.com/manicpixieweirdo?fan_landing=true Cash App: $TheMainWeirdo Buy Me A Coffee: The Manic Pixie Weirdo Podcast Check out our links @ https://www.mimi.link/themainweirdo