What is emotional abuse? And the cycle of it
The cycle of emotional abuse and Emotional abuse and DV
Types of emotional abuse
Signs of emotional abuse
Emotional abuse victim behavior and Find help
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Abuse -- sometimes called domestic violence or intimate partner violence -- is consistent actions used to assert _ or _ over someone in a relationship. 

What is power or control?

100


Second stage – Threat of violence: Tension escalates to emotional or verbal outbursts. . The abuser may lash out emotionally or verbally, threatening to harm themselves or the other person. This stage can be deeply damaging, resulting in emotional trauma such as _-_ _ _.

What is post-traumatic stress disorder?

100

Some of the most common forms of emotional abuse include:

  • Verbal attacks (e.g., name-calling or yelling)
  • Constant criticism
  • Belittling
  • _ (A technique in which a person tries to convince someone that their reality is untrue.)
  • Controlling behavior

What is gaslighting?

100
  • _: The abuser shuts down and refuses to communicate, often by giving the victim the silent treatment. It can leave the victim feeling confused, frustrated, and unheard. 

What is stonewalling?

100

Text CONNECT to _ to reach a live volunteer Crisis Counselor for support.

What is 741741?

200

Emotional abuse, also called _ or _ abuse, includes actions that aim to manipulate or harm someone emotionally, affecting a person’s mental well-being.

What is psychological or mental?

200
  • Third stage – Reconciliation: Here, the abuser apologizes for their behavior and promises to change. This stage can be immensely confusing for the victim, especially if they care for or love the abuser. The abuser often appears to be genuinely _, inspiring hope in the victim that things will get better. Hope may return, but the cycle often repeats.

What is remorseful?

200

Emotional abuse from _: Emotional harm is inflicted onto children and can manifest in various ways. This abuse can be characterized by the use of verbal or nonverbal tactics to manipulate, shame, or control the child, ultimately undermining their sense of belonging, self-worth, and well-being.

What are parents? 

200
  • _: An abuser might constantly criticize, belittle, or shame the other person’s appearance, behavior, or choices, making the victim feel that they’re not good enough. This can lead to low self-esteem and a sense of worthlessness.

What is criticism? 

200

Name one emotional abuse victim behavior.

What is: anxiety or depression, low self-esteem, withdrawal from friends and family, feelings of guilt and shame, fear and anxiety, PTSD and trauma, physical symptoms (such as headaches, stomach aches, insomnia, fatigue, muscle tension, and other symptoms of stress and anxiety), substance abuse, self-harm and suicidal thoughts?

300

What emotional abuse can look like:

  • _ _
  • _
  • _

What is repeatedly guilting, shaming, blaming?

300
  • Fourth stage – Calm: This is a period of temporary peace in which the abuser is on their best behavior. During this stage, the victim may feel as if things have improved and may even believe that the abuse is behind them. Unfortunately, this calm does not last long. The cycle of abuse often starts again with the return of _.

What is tension?

300
  • Emotional abuse in marriage: This involves one spouse emotionally abusing the other. It may include a partner belittling the other’s opinions, controlling their behavior, or constantly criticizing them. Other forms of emotional abuse can include gaslighting, manipulation, and _ from friends and family.

What is isolation? 

300
  • _ and _: An abuser may try to make the other person feel ashamed or guilty for things that are not their fault. They may blame their partner for things that “go wrong” in the relationship, even if these circumstances were not at all in the victim’s control.

What is shaming and blaming?

300

Talking to a trusted _ , family member, teacher, or counselor can be a good first step in seeking help.

What is friend?

400

The four states of emotional abuse are: Tension building, threat of violence, _ and _.

What is reconciliation and calm?

400

Acting superior, creating chaos in the relationship, or invalidating their partner are other tactics often utilized by abusers in intimate relationships.

Clearly emotional abuse is an integral part of domestic violence, as it is used to _, control, and demean the victim.

What is manipulate?

400

Emotional abuse in the workplace: This may manifest as a manager constantly belittling or demeaning an employee or their work, making excessive _ or threats, or denying opportunities for growth and advancement. Other forms of emotional abuse in the workplace include isolating an employee, spreading rumors or gossip, or using humiliation as a form of punishment.

What are demands?

400
  • _ and _: The abuser may threaten to hurt the other person or leave them if their demands are not met. Alternatively, the abuser may claim they will hurt themselves if the other person tries to leave them.

What is coercion and threats? 

400

Name one coping strategy for emotional abuse.

What is: listening to music, art, enjoying entertainment (films, TV shows, podcasts,) exercise, meditate, read, write, spend time with pets, play video games, go into nature, cook, or volunteer?

500

First stage – _ _: The cycle begins with a rise in tension and a breakdown in communication. The victim may feel as if they must walk on eggshells in order to avoid angering the other person. They may start to feel like they can’t do anything right.. 

What is tension building?

500

_ their partner into spending all their time with the abuser.

What is guilt?

500

Emotional abuse online: Online emotional abuse often involves cyberbullying, trolling, or harassment. Examples of this abuse include sending _ messages or comments, making hurtful remarks about someone’s appearance, spreading rumors or lies, and engaging in online shaming or public humiliation.

What is threatening?

500
  • _ abuse: This may involve the abuser giving the other person an allowance, restricting access to the family income, or taking the victim’s money. With finances being directly tied to survival in our society, this restriction can cause the victim to feel completely dependent on their abuser. 

What is economic?

500

_ _ App – Offers intimate partner violence safety planning with personalized safety information and resources for self or someone else in an abusive relationship.

What is my plan?