![]() ![]() 23)Īre you experiencing verbal abuse in a relationship? Verbal abuse consistently discounts the partner’s perception of the abuse. Verbal abuse takes many forms and disguises.Ĥ. The partner becomes used to it and adapted to it.ģ. Verbal abuse becomes more intense over time. Usually only the partner of the abuser hears it.Ģ. Many people are unable to recognize verbal abuse when it is happening to them every day.ġ. It is also common to begin working with a client, and through our work together, my client realizes that they are in an abusive relationship. Over the years, while in private practice and working within a number of agencies, many individuals have walked into my office seeking help and support after leaving an abusive marriage or relationship, attempting to heal after years of childhood abuse and/or wanting to learn how not to recreate an abusive relationship from the past. I wanted to share some of her concepts here because so many of the clients I work with have first hand experience with verbally abusive relationships. ![]() One resource that I often suggest to clients is reading, The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to recognize it and how to respond, by Patricia Evans. ![]() When working with clients, I attempt to empower them and included in this, I provide them resources. Book Review: The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to recognize it and how to respond, by Patricia Evans ![]()
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