Is Verbal & Emotional Abuse REALLY abuse?
When clients are struggling with self-esteem, I frequently ask, "What messages do you give yourself?" Here are some responses: "I don't count. I never make good decisions. My wife/husband says, 'You're so stupid!'" All of these statements are examples of put-downs designed to exert power and dominance.
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By learning to recognize verbal and emotional abuse, you can develop strategies to combat it. Working with a counselor can help you work through the issues, regain your self-esteem and heal.
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