Emotional/Verbal Abuse

Individuals in dysfunctional relationships are often exposed to their partners' desire to control and change thoughts. Mind control, or brainwashing is emotional abuse.

Jun 11, 2009 - Karen Stephenson

Personality clashes are often a jarring that occurs when entrenched values or belief systems collide. Each other is viewed as a threat and an emotional battle ensues.

May 22, 2009 - Karen Stephenson

Narcissist individuals hurt those around them with verbal abuse that causes psychological problems. Recognizing signs of narcissistic personality disorder is important.

Apr 28, 2009 - Karen Stephenson

The silent treatment is a damaging form of nonverbal communication in an interpersonal relationship. Abuse victims need to make changes to stop this abhorrent mind game.

Mar 31, 2009 - Karen Stephenson

Separation, divorce and emotional abuse usually go hand-in-hand. The dissolution of marriage, and entering the family law arena can bring out the worst in a person.

Mar 23, 2009 - Karen Stephenson

More than 11% of people over the age of 55 are now living with AIDS. Many of these individuals are psychologically abused by loved ones because of the HIV AIDS stigma.

Jan 11, 2009 - Karen Stephenson

Workplace harassment by employers or managers should have no place in today's world. This is a fairly unrecognized issue yet is a serious problem affecting many people.

Oct 18, 2008 - Karen Stephenson

Silent treatments are destructive forces in abusive relationships. Silence is a silent form of anger that says you do not exist. Abusers use this as a form of punishment.

Oct 4, 2008 - Karen Stephenson