Emotional abuse is a pattern of behavior where one person repeatedly subjects another to non-physical acts of aggression or manipulation that negatively impact their well-being. Those who suffer from ...

There is a way to turn this dynamic around, and it is for you to learn to become as compassionate toward yourself as you are toward others—especially your partner. In this article, I will introduce ...

When you hear the word "abuse," some form of physical abuse, verbal abuse or sexual abuse may come to mind. But people may not think about emotional abuse. This kind of abuse can be more subtle to ...

Editor's Note: There are varying experiences of abuse, and the following information provided by one psychologist pertains to emotional and psychological abuse. Abusive relationships can look ...

Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes, and the signs of emotional trauma in adults aren’t always as obvious as you might expect. In fact, you could be holding onto emotional trauma that stems from an ...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Everywhere you go, you’re likely to be near a survivor. Domestic violence ...

In the world of abuse, physical abuse gets all the attention. Emotional abuse gets treated as if it’s not that bad. But abuse is abuse. There’s not a type of abuse that’s “not that bad.” It all causes ...

If you have been a victim of emotional or physical abuse, you are probably very good at putting yourself in your partner’s position and imagining how they feel. And you no doubt have a great deal of ...