Domestic Violence
What is Domestic Violence?
A pattern of behaviors used to gain or maintain power and control
What are coping skills?
The methods a person uses to deal with stressful situations
is a form of psychological manipulation and emotional abuse. ex: "I never did that", "you're being so sensitive"
Gaslighting
What are boundaries?
the limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationships
Men are the only perpetrators. Women are the only victims
False. Abusive behavior can happen to people of any gender or sexuality
What are the different types of domestic violence?
Emotional abuse, Sexual abuse, physical abuse, verbal abuse, financial abuse, using children, etc...
What are some examples of good coping skills?
deep breathing, journaling, exercising, cleaning, listening to music, etc...
Selfishness, involving a sense of entitlement, a lack of empathy, and a need for admiration
What is narcissism?
What are some examples of healthy boundaries?
Showing gratitude, being honest, being respectful, taking one another's feelings into account, giving space/avoiding codependence, etc...
Domestic Violence only affects the adults in the household
False
What is a quality involved in healthy relationships that can be found on the equality wheel?
Respect, trust, honesty, etc...
What are some examples of poor coping skills?
using substances, becoming aggressive or violent, harming oneself, self-isolation, negative self-talk, etc...
What is Reactive Abuse?
What are some examples of unhealthy boundaries?
disregarding one another's values, wants, needs, and limits, being abusive, being disrespectful. etc...
On average, it takes a victim 7 times to leave their abuser for good
True