The Impact of Emotional Abuse on Children and The Adults They Become

Is it possible that you suffered from emotional abuse as a child? AUDIO ONLY. In this episode, DR. RHOBERTA SHALER asks: "Do you recognize what emotional abuse of children is? It's much more than you might think." Were you ever shamed for having emotions in your early life? That's a prime example of a type of Childhood Emotional Neglect. You may never have thought about it in those terms, and today's episode will bring much more than this to light for you. HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EPISODE: Wondering why you may downplay your own needs and not ask for much? If you've experienced Childhood Emotional Neglect, how do you become more confident? Why you may still be tamping down your anger? What is the connection between Childhood Emotional Neglect, and troubles in relationships? How can a person who has experienced CEN begin to get in greater touch with their emotions? What are the likely impacts of CEN in an adult's life? GUEST: DR. JONICE WEBB, Author of the first book written on Childhood Emotional Neglect Abuse is any behavior that is designed to control or dominate another person. Whether that is through fear, humiliation, intimidation, isolation, guilt, blaming, manipulation or denial. Therefore, emotional abuse is simply any abuse that is emotional rather than physical. It can include belittling, discounting, manipulating the emotions of another and constant criticism. It can be less obvious than that, such as continuous disapproval, or the refusal to ever be pleased by another in any way. It can be engaging children in age-inappropriate behavior, or engaging in age-inappropriate confidences. When a parent tries to engage a child to take his/her side against the other parent, this is emotional abuse. Emotional abuse of children is often more subtle than the systematic wearing away of their self-esteem and self-confidence. Emotional abuse cuts to the core of their being, creating scars, impressions and perceptions that are far deeper and longer-lasting than physical ones. An attempt to distort or undermine a child’s perception of the world is emotional abuse. Jonice Webb, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, speaker, blogger, and best-selling author, dedicated to bringing awareness of the power of Childhood Emotional Neglect to people everywhere. She is the author of Running On Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect, and Running On Empty No More: Transform Your Relationships. DR. WEBB'S FREE GIFT FOR YOU: https://drjonicewebb.com/cenquestionn... CONNECT WITH DR. JONICE WEBB Website: DrJoniceWebb.com Twitter: @JWebbPhD Facebook: Facebook.com/JWebbPHD/ * Remember, narcissists and other toxic people come in all genders and ages * * Toxic relationships and emotional abuse can happen at home, at work, at play... with your parent, boss, spouse, sibling, friend, co-worker. I am Dr. Rhoberta Shaler, The Relationship Help Doctor. Are you in relationship with a Hijackal? That's someone who consistently puts you down, love-bombs and gaslights you, creates confusion and chaos, and causes you to second-guess yourself? I can help you recognize, understand, and make decisions about those kinds of narcissistic behavior…and especially, how to keep yourself (and your children) safe and sane. No worries about where in the world you live. I work through private, secure video conferencing. So, we can certainly work together to figure a few things out. CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.ForRelationshipHelp.com Facebook:   / relationshiphelpdoctor   Twitter: @RhobertaShaler LinkedIn:   / rhobertashaler   Instagram: @DrRhobertaShaler YouTube:    / forrelationshiphelp   Get my free ebook at http://www.Hijackals.com Take my free checklists: https://www.forrelationshiphelp.com/c... Take advantage of my one-time. new client introductory Consultation here (only $97 for a full hour) https://www.ForRelationshipHelp.com/join WANT A SAFE PLACE-- off social media-- TO TALK, ASK QUESTIONS, GET EXPERT ANSWERS & SUPPORT? Join my Emerging Empowered Community, online: https://ForRelationshipHelp.com/commu... #emotionalabuse #children #Hijackals #toxicpeople #narcissists #difficultpeople #verbalabuse #stoptoleratingabuse #toxicrelationships #manipulation #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #narcissisticabuse ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ This content has been created and recorded for the general interest and information of the viewer/listener. Nothing said or implied on this site should be taken, or construed in any way, as legal advice, or personal advice of any kind. It is entirely informational, offering readers, viewers, subscribers, followers, and members educational resources, anecdotes, case studies, and stories. Optimize Life Now LLC & Rhoberta Shaler, PhD makes no representations about the suitability of the content of this site for any purpose. All content is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.