Understanding and dealing with emotional manipulation tactics by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC | Oct 27, 2023 | Mental Health Topics, Relationships Spotting emotional manipulation is vital—and unfortunately, deceptive behaviors are all too common in many relationships. Whether you’re struggling with manipulative communication, actions, or experiences, it’s crucial to safeguard your emotional health and protect your relationships and yourself. We’ve assembled a streamlined guide to understanding and dealing with emotional manipulation. Learn…
Domestic violence and abuse: Understanding abusive behavior, plus when (and how) to seek help by Jason Crosby | Oct 7, 2022 | Abuse & Neglect, Mental Health Topics, Relationships Domestic abuse is a pervasive issue within the United States, and is a form of mistreatment and control that can be inflicted physically emotionally, sexually, verbally, and even financially. Domestic abuse is typically committed by an intimate partner, roommate, or relative. Domestic abuse is often a cyclical process that affects…
Verbal and emotional abuse: What’s the difference? by Taylor Bennett | Feb 7, 2021 | Abuse & Neglect, Mental Health Topics We sometimes use the terms “verbal abuse” and “emotional abuse” interchangeably… but we shouldn’t. Because while they might overlap, verbal abuse and emotional abuse are very different, with distinct characteristics and impacts. Verbal Abuse: The Aggressive Use (or Suppression) of Language Verbal abuse is the use of language to hurt…