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

Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: 

Blog Post: 

• Children's Emotions: How They Work and Behavior Strategies to Try
• The First Step to Emotional Regulation

Podcast:

• All the coping and calming strategies
• Small Changes That Can Lead to a Calmer (and Happier) You!

Our Online Courses: 

• From Conflict to Calm: How to Communicate with Challenging Children
• Self-Care: Filling Up Your Own Cup

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• The Behavior Hub blog

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