Gaslighting

  Manipulation is when an individual uses controlling and harmful behaviors to cast doubt, hide their true intentions, and avoid responsibility. There are many forms of manipulation and therefore can be hard to spot without knowing the signs of manipulation abuse. But first, let’s be clear- Manipulation is a form of verbal and emotional abuse …

Mental abuse is difficult to define. Within the term of emotional or verbal abuse lies many specific subsets of emotional abuse like gaslighting for instance. These specific types of emotional abuse have only recently been identified and recognized by therapists and those who experience the abuse. While some people do not recognize or believe these …

  Gaslighting is a relatively new term within the world of mental health. But where did the term come from? Interestingly enough, a 1944 movie by the name of Gaslight. In the movie Gaslight a husband manipulates his wife enough where she begins to question her own sanity. In a victim and abuser relationship, gaslighting …