Emotional Abuse - Maltreatment which results in impaired psychological growth and development, leading to poor self-esteem, lack of trust, and difficulties in forming lasting relationships.
- nagging, criticizing, humiliation
- cruel humor, hostile acts
- name calling, verbal abuse
- constant "put downs", rejection, intimidation
Physical Indicators
- Habit disorders (sucking, biting, rocking, etc.)
- Conduct disorders (antisocial, destructive, etc.)
- Neurotic traits (sleep disorders, speech disorders, inhibition of play)
- Psychoneurotic reactions (hysteria, obsession, compulsion, phobias, hypochondria)
Behavioral Indicators
- Poor self image
- Overly shy and/or needy
- Feels as if their punishments aren''t harsh enough
- Afraid to go home
- If confronted, gives wild stories which change each time asked
- Behavior extremes (compliant and passive, aggressive and demanding)
- Overly adoptive behavior (inappropriately adult, inappropriately infant)
- Developmental lags (physical, mental, emotional)
- Attempted suicide
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