When you hear the word "abuse," some form of physical abuse, verbal abuse or sexual abuse may come to mind. But people may not think about emotional abuse. This kind of abuse can be more subtle to ...

Awareness Month was established in 1987 to connect advocates and communities across the nation. In 1989, Congress designated October to raise awareness and education on this issue which impacts ...

I’ve posted my definition of emotional abuse in the past. I’m repeating it now because I'm continually asked for it by media, clients, and readers. Emotional abuse is deliberately making loved ones ...

Emotional abuse isn't as easy to spot as physical forms of abuse, which may complicate arguments as the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs continues. Among several other accusations of physical and sexual ...

“You’re such a slob.” “You shouldn't be eating that." “Are you dumb?” “Can you stop laughing so loud—it's embarrassing.” "Why would you ever wear something like that?" Abuse Can Be Subtle Most people ...

Understanding the different types of childhood trauma is the first step to breaking harmful cycles and beginning the healing ...

Dear Annie: I’ve been in a long marriage. In the early years, we had happy times, but things have changed. For a while now, I’ve been enduring emotional, psychological and verbal abuse from my husband ...

Central to NJCA's recent initiatives is its Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB) Program, launched in March of 2024. The program ...