Counseling
Terry H. Holbrook, MA
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Terry H. Holbrook, MA is an expert in the field of Counseling.
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- I went to this "doctor" for a number of sessions with my then-boyfriend who was abusing me in every single way a human can abuse another. When my bf admitted that he sees red and loses control, Mr. (I refuse to call him "doctor") Holbrook told me that *I* need to remain calm in those moments. He never spoke with my bf about triggers or controlling himself; *I* needed to be responsible for those moments. As a victim of abuse, I stayed in that relationship far longer than I should have, a part of me believing that since Mr. Holbrook supported my bf, he must be right. I now wonder how many women have been victims of suicide or homicide because of Mr. Holbrook's guidance. He also preferred to focus on what we *should* be doing instead of correcting hurtful, abusive habits. He would placate us by listening to us for a few minutes and then focus the remaining time on the Gottman ideas (I now shudder every time I hear that name.) He pushed those theories so much, I wonder if he was sponsored by them. He also told us about his wife, who is on the Autism spectrum. I felt that was completely inappropriate and unprofessional of him. As he spoke of her, I wondered if he specifically sought out a woman to whom he felt intellectually superior so he would have a better chance of controlling her. I also wondered if he felt like a hero for allowing this less-than woman into his life. It honestly bothered me more than I can tell you. I just learned that he deals with anger management, which I find laughable since he NEVER addressed my bf's anger issues. Instead of helping, he made matters worse. My bf would quote Mr. Holbrook to support his misogynistic treatment of me. What an antiquated quack!