Psychological Abuse Versus Physical Abuse in Domestic Violence
Through the years that have I worked with clients, I have come to the realization that many people have absolutely no idea that psychological abuse is a form of domestic violence. Psychological abuse can be much more damaging and long lasting to a person than a bruise.
However, the stereotype is still being perpetuated that the primary form of domestic violence is physical abuse towards another person. I elaborate on this in my other blog post, podcast and vlog entitled: “Domestic Violence Stereotypes”.
Here are some of the things that I have learned through the years about psychological abuse in domestic violence throughout my work.
* Psychological abuse often involves belittling, demeaning, insulting and/or nitpicking a person.
* Based upon my work experience, psychological abuse is more common than physical abuse in domestic violence. This is likely due to psychological abuse being harder to detect than physical abuse.
* Psychological abuse can be created and perpetuated by dysfunctional relationship dynamics, which do NOT teach nor promote respect, healthy communication, boundaries, etc.
Psychological abuse often involves violating healthy boundaries that the victim has established for themselves.
* Psychological abuse can cause long lasting damage to a person’s self esteem.
* Psychological abuse often involves gaslighting.
* Psychological abuse is all about securing and exerting power and control over another person.
Unlike physical injuries, psychological abuse is invisible but can absolutely devastate the victim.
Psychological abuse can confuse the victim into believing that they are NOT being abused (i.e. [because the person] “doesn’t beat me and doesn’t cheat on me.”].
Psychological abuse and domestic violence are complex topics worthy of our time and of our consideration.
This is just some of the information that I have learned through the years about psychological abuse in domestic violence throughout my work.
Here Are Some Resources:
Gender Inclusive Power and Control Wheel: http://saveservices.org/pdf/PowerandControlWheel.pdf
http://www2.doa.nc.gov/cfw/Dprogramslist.aspx
http://www2.doa.nc.gov/cfw/Ddisplayprograms.aspx?cid=wake
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
American Association of Poison Control Centers
Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio teléfono
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