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Emotional and Verbal Abuse Are Not Okay!
Emotional and Verbal Abuse
Has anyone ever said one or more of the following things to
you?
“If it weren’t for you this wouldn’t have happened…”
“It’s all your
fault…”
“you’re too sensitive…”
“…if you weren’t so _____, I wouldn’t have to be so _____ ...”
Emotional and Verbal Abuse
If you answered
YESto one or more of the preceeding statements, then
YOU have heard this form of abuse.
Emotional and Verbal Abuse
What are Emotional and Verbal Abuse?
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/domestic_violence_abuse_types_signs_causes_effects.htm
Emotional and Verbal Abuse
Why do people emotionally and verbally abuse?
People who take part in verbal abuse are
usually unaware of their abusive behavior.
They lack the ability to acknowledge and
accept the feelings, interests, talents,
perspectives and opinions of the person they
are abusing.http://www.verbalabuse.com/2.shtml
Emotional and Verbal Abuse
Where does Emotional and Verbal abuse take place?
• spouse to spouse
• partner to partner
• sibling to sibling
• boss to employee
• parent to child
• employee to employee
• friend to friend
• teacher to child
• classmate to classmate
http://www.verbalabuse.com/2.shtml
Emotional and Verbal Abuse
Examples of Emotional and Verbal Abuse on TV:
Honeymooners
Everybody Loves Raymond
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Emotional and Verbal Abuse
What to do if you or someone you know is being Emotionally or
Verbally abused:
1st - Recognize you are being abused
2nd - Contact one or more of the organizations with professionals dedicated and trained to help
people facing this type of abuse and more
3rd - Follow the advice. Do not sweep these issues under the rug!
Emotional and Verbal Abuse
Five Plans of Action to Stop Emotion and Verbal Abuse:
1. Educate yourself
2. Educate others by word of mouth
3. Start an organization offering free-phone counseling.
4. Volunteer at a women’s and/or child abuse center
5. Conduct an informal seminar for your friends and family to educate them about emotional and verbal abuse
Emotional and Verbal Abuse
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