Heintzelman, Brenda Irish

Brenda Irish Heintzelman is a dynamic speaker on the issue of Domestic Violence, working diligently to promote awareness within the helping agencies. As a writer/speaker/educator, Brenda Irish Heintzelman has developed theories on "the Freeze Response Survival Instinct: Why Victims Stay in Abusive Relationships," "Progressive Dehumanization," and "The Deprivation Principle," among many others. As a Survivor of Domestic Violence, Brenda speaks from her heart, as she skillfully navigates the abuse process with her audiences, from "The Protector" to "The Escape," all while weaving her personal ex...