Beware of The DARVO Manipulation Tactic
Hey there! Let’s talk about something really important today: emotional abuse. It’s a topic that often flies under the radar, but it’s just as harmful as any other form of mistreatment, even though it doesn’t leave visible wounds.
In this article, we’re going to take a friendly journey into the world of emotional abuse, understand what it is, and unravel the tricky manipulation tactic called DARVO.
We’re all in this together to learn how to spot emotional abuse and offer support to those who need it.
Understanding Emotional Abuse
Marriage and family therapist Dr. Darlene Lancer sheds light on the often unnoticed and unreported nature of emotional abuse.
While it might not always be as apparent as physical abuse, it’s equally harmful and serious.
Dr. Lancer’s definition of emotional abuse includes behavior that intentionally belittles, controls, punishes, or manipulates another person. It’s important to note that both men and women can be victims of emotional abuse, although many may not recognize it when it’s happening to them.
The difficulty in recognizing emotional abuse stems from abusers often shifting blame onto their victims, using a manipulation…
