The Still Waters Podcast
This podcast is hosted by the counselors and coaches with The Still Waters. Teri, Rufus, Abrielle, and Julie bring their expertise to this platform to educate, encourage and enlighten the listener. Various topics will be discussed in the hopes of helping with healing or bringing awareness to culture and community.
The Still Waters Podcast
Emotional Abuse Unveiled: Identifying Patterns and Finding Support
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In this episode of The Still Waters Podcast, host Teri White dives into the second part of a series on abuse, inspired by Darby A. Strickland's book, 'Is It Abuse?'. The episode emphasizes that abuse is not confined to physical acts but can also manifest in mental, verbal, and psychological forms. Teri highlights the subtle nature of emotional abuse, which often leaves no visible marks but deeply impacts a person's inner well-being. Various forms of emotional abuse such as name-calling, rejection, terrorizing, isolation, and threats are discussed. The episode also explores extreme neglect and gaslighting as significant forms of emotional abuse, citing examples from popular culture and scripture. The importance of recognizing and naming emotional abuse is underscored, with a reminder that seeking support is a sign of strength. The episode concludes with a hopeful note, encouraging listeners to acknowledge their experiences and reach out for help if needed.
00:00 Introduction
01:48 Understanding Emotional Abuse
04:52 Identifying Emotional Abuse: Examples and Scenarios
16:24 Extreme Neglect and Gaslighting
24:30 Faith and Emotional Abuse
25:41 Conclusion and Resources
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