Shaun Harvey
Liz Lange
Abusive Relationships
Abusive Relationships
Abusive Relationships
Thursday 20th January 2022
Explore the complexities of abusive relationships, including physical, emotional, and verbal abuse. Learn red flags and find hope in seeking help.
35 minutes
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challenging
hopeful
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Author:
Shaun Harvey
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Mindful Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Mindfulness & Technology in Health
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Abuse isn't just physical; emotional and verbal abuse are common.
- Recognizing red flags is crucial for addressing abuse early.
- Leaving abusive relationships can be difficult but necessary.
- Abuse impacts self-esteem and can trap individuals.
- Help is available and can lead to a happier life.
Leaving an abusive relationship can be incredibly hard and sad, but it's better to leave it for a happier life.
In this week's episode of Mental Health Matters, hosts Liz Lange and Dr. Mark Burton delve into the complex topic of abusive relationships. They emphasize the importance of understanding that abuse is not limited to physical harm but encompasses emotional and verbal abuse as well. Physical abuse is often the first thing that comes to mind, but emotional and verbal abuse can be equally damaging and are often more challenging to identify.
Emotional abuse, characterized by manipulation and subtlety, can remain hidden behind closed doors, making it difficult for victims to recognize their situation. Verbal abuse, involving name-calling and constant put-downs, also contributes to emotional harm. Recognizing red flags in relationships is crucial. One major red flag is isolation, where a partner isolates the victim from friends and family. The hosts stress the importance of addressing any abusive behavior immediately to prevent escalation.
Low self-esteem can trap individuals in abusive relationships, as they may feel they cannot find anyone else. It's vital for victims to seek help and understand that leaving such relationships, though challenging, leads to a happier and healthier life. Liz and Dr. Burton hope this episode encourages listeners in abusive situations to seek the help they need and move towards better futures. To further explore mental health topics, listeners can tune in to upcoming episodes featuring guests like Dr.
Sierra Burton, who will discuss sleep training. If you have questions or topics you'd like the hosts to cover, reach out via email at mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com.