What is emotional abuse?

2022-10-10

We all recognize physical abuse when we see it. But, what is emotional abuse? Today Lauren discusses the nine types of emotional abuse: Unrealistic expectationsShowing hostilityBlaming and ShamingHumiliatingMinimizingFavoringWithholding affectionYelling and Swearing Mocking and InsultingShe gives examples of each type of emotional abuse and discusses the long-term impact emotional abuse has on children. Most of us are guilty of at least one of these. Don’t despair, you can change your behavior with a little work and a lot of grace...

We all recognize physical abuse when we see it. But, what is emotional abuse?

Today Lauren discusses the nine types of emotional abuse:

Unrealistic expectations
Showing hostility
Blaming and Shaming
Humiliating
Minimizing
Favoring
Withholding affection
Yelling and Swearing
Mocking and Insulting

She gives examples of each type of emotional abuse and discusses the long-term impact emotional abuse has on children. Most of us are guilty of at least one of these. Don’t despair, you can change your behavior with a little work and a lot of grace for yourself.

Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: I have my own diagnosis of anxiety and teach preschool. How do I lower my anxiety around my students?

Try-at-home tip: Write out affirmations

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