HEALTHY SIGNS
You can share and discuss with one another the good, the bad, and the ugly without fearing their reaction. This is a sign of good _____________.
Communication
What is gaslighting?
To manipulate someone by psychological means into questioning their own sanity.
What are the types of abuse?
emotional, verbal, physical, sexual
Victims of sexual assault can contact the Title IX office at LSUS to report the assault or ask for supportive measures. These are examples of ______ _________.
Campus Resources
You can meet in the middle when you disagree, and you know you are both mindful of each other's needs. This demonstrates __________.
Compromise
What is codependency?
Someone who lets someone else's behavior affect him/her & who is obsessed with controlling that person's behavior (worrying, obsessing, & controlling your illusions --- it's not true problem solving).
What is the most common type of abuse?
emotional abuse is more common; however, physical abuse is the most reported
You are in a toxic relationship where your partner becomes violent and abuses you when they drink. You packed a bag with keys, extra clothes, important papers, money and medicines and left it at your friend's house. This is called an _________ ______ ____.
Emergency Escape Plan
You know that your partner needs encouraging words more than they need physical touch. By giving reassurance and encouragement you are catering to their ____ ________.
Love Language
What is narcissism?
Extreme self-involvement to the degree that it makes a person ignore the needs of those around them.
What are the stages in the cycle of abuse?
Tension builds, abusive incident, the honeymoon phase, calm
You ask your friend if anything is wrong and tell them specifically what is concerning you. You also let your friend know that you're always there to talk and that your conversations are always private. These are ______________________________________.
Things you say or do if you think someone is being abused.
Your mother shows the ability to interact and communicate with you in ways that would be acceptable to an adult. This shows _______.
Respect
What is the difference between protective and controlling behaviors?
No definite answer. _____________
What are the reasons why people don't leave an abusive relationship?
manipulation, intimidation, financial reasons, kids, legal, etc.
Your friend or coworker is constantly skipping out on work, school, or social outings for no clear reason and never seems to have any money on hand. And, you have noticed that your once confident friend/coworker is now struggling with low self-esteem. These are signs they are being ______.
Abused.
Your partner goes to the bathroom and leaves their phone unlocked beside you. You DON'T pick up their phone and go through it. This is because there is a level of _____ in the relationship.
Trust
How can silence be an abusive response in a relationship?
Victim: Not speaking up creates desensitization and normalization; keeps you trapped in the abuse cycle.
Abuser: type of manipulation/stonewalling; narcissism
What are the gender stereotypes in abusive heterosexual relationships?
Males are always the physical abuser; females are always the victim
When you are in an abusive relationship, it can be hard to decide whether to stay or leave. It may help to start with a call to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Name another place you can turn to for help? __________
friends, family, neighbors, your doctor, spiritual community/support group.