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If you think you may be in an abusive relationship (emotional, physical or otherwise), you should call the 24/7 National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text 'START' to 88788.
Psychological abuse, often known as emotional abuse or mental abuse or psychological violence or non-physical abuse, is a form of abuse characterized by a person subjecting or exposing another person to a behavior that may result in psychological trauma, including anxiety, chronic depression, clinical depression or post-traumatic stress disorder amongst other psychological problems.
As a writer and speaker who works tirelessly to address and end domestic violence, I am often asked what toxic, abusive relationship signs suggest it’s time to call it quits versus work on the ...
Toxic communication styles can be found in any personal connection in your life—a romantic partner, friend, family member, roommate or coworker. 6 signs you're in a toxic relationship Skip to ...
A trauma bond occurs in an abusive relationship, wherein the victim forms an emotional bond with the perpetrator. [1] The concept was developed by psychologists Donald Dutton and Susan Painter. [2] [3] [4] The two main factors that contribute to the establishment of a trauma bond are a power imbalance and intermittent reward and punishment.
Controlling behavior in relationships are behaviors exhibited by an individual who seeks to gain and maintain control over another person. [1] [2] [3] Abusers may utilize tactics such as intimidation or coercion, and may seek personal gain, personal gratification, and the enjoyment of exercising power and control. [4]
The cycle of abuse is a social cycle theory developed in 1979 by Lenore E. Walker to explain patterns of behavior in an abusive relationship. The phrase is also used more generally to describe any set of conditions which perpetuate abusive and dysfunctional relationships, such as abusive child rearing practices which tend to get passed down.
“Relationships are not made to be a cat and mouse chase, and one of the subtleties of an abusive relationship is the dynamic of ‘Come here. Go away.’ or ‘You’re the best thing. You’re ...