Emotional Abuse
What feelings might someone feel who has been emotionally abused?
sad, confused, scared, embarrassed
What is physical abuse?
Why do we use coping skills?
To help us manage stress and difficult emotions.
What are some examples of emotional abuse?
yelling, name calling, blaming, shaming, isolation, intimidation
True or False:
Physical abuse always leaves a physical mark.
What is an example of an unhealthy coping skill?
How does emotional abuse impact people?
It negatively impacts one's mental well being and self esteem.
How might someone feel who has been emotionally abused?
ashamed, confused, alone, self-hate, fear
What is an example of a healthy coping skill?
What is a coping skill you can use for emotional abuse?
listening to music, art, reading, writing, video games, talk to someone who you feel safe with, practice self compassion
What makes it hard to tell someone about physical abuse?
Fear of more harm, shame/embarrassment, now knowing they've been abused
Why are coping skills important?
they help us feel calm, build our confidence, and help us reduce stress so we can think more clearly