Are you feeling confused, overwhelmed, and manipulated? In this episode of Understanding Gaslighting: Overcoming Emotional Abuse, licensed psychotherapists Randi and Jess help you identify, combat, and heal from gaslighting. Together, we'll explore the signs of emotional abuse, the psychology behind it, and strategies to overcome its lasting effects.
Our upcoming podcasts will delve into the various facets of gaslighting and explore how it impacts various aspects of our lives. From relationships to the workplace, gaslighting can have lasting effects and can be difficult to recognize. Through our discussions, we will help listeners learn to recognize the signs of gaslighting and understand how it differs from manipulation, as well as explore the complex interplay between gaslighting and emotional abuse.
We'll share examples and case studies to help listeners better understand the topic, while diving into the psychological intricacies of how gaslighting works. Additionally, we'll offer practical advice for overcoming the effects of gaslighting through support groups, therapy, and coping mechanisms, while exploring how it affects mental health and well-being. Be sure to tune in for these important topics and more.
What is gaslighting?
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse where someone manipulates another person into questioning their own perception of reality. This can include denying events that have occurred, twisting the facts, and causing the victim to doubt their own memory, judgment, and sanity.
What are some signs of gaslighting?
Signs of gaslighting can include minimizing the victim's feelings, denying the victim's experiences, twisting the facts to make the victim doubt their own reality, and blaming the victim for the abuser's behavior.
How do I recognize gaslighting in a relationship?
Gaslighting can appear in many forms in a relationship, including constant criticism, trivializing the victim's feelings, stonewalling, lying, and projecting. Over time, gaslighting can cause the victim to lose their sense of self and feel isolated and alone.
How is gaslighting different from manipulation?
While manipulation is a broader term that can encompass many types of controlling behavior, gaslighting is specifically manipulating someone's perception of reality to make the victim doubt their own memory, judgment, and sanity.
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