This paper describes the dynamics of domestic violence and gives and outline for therapy with those exposed to domestic violence. The aim is to describe mechanism that are specific to this kind of trauma and some of the interventions that are important in therapy with this group of patients. The paper presents a thorough description of what violence is especially enlightening psychological violence. Based on research done in this field, the relationships of domestic violence is described. The psychological consequences of violence is described on a symptom and phenomenological level. Finally some conclusions about therapy will be drawn. Here the clinician's attitudes, cooperation with other instances, security, normalization of reactions and a focus on resources will be important
