Sexual, Physical and Emotional Abuse

    Sexual abuse is any form of sexual violence, including rape, child molestation, incest, and similar forms of non-consensual sexual contact. Therapy can also be helpful for those who experienced sexual abuse in the past. Some therapists specialize in addressing the trauma of sexual assault. Long-term assistance may be beneficial to some survivors of sexual abuse.¹ Physical abuse is any physical force that injures or puts one’s health in danger. Physical abuse can include shaking, burning, choking, hair-pulling, hitting, slapping, kicking, or any type of harm with a weapon like a knife or a gun.² Emotional Abuse, sometimes known as psychological abuse, is consistent actions and behaviors intended to psychologically manipulate someone else. Emotional abuse is hurtful and can be detrimental to one’s identity, dignity, and self-worth.³ All forms of abuse could sometimes lead to anxiety, depression, and PTSD. All which would need to be treated from its source onward.

¹GoodTherapy.org: Sexual Assault/Abuse. https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/sexual-abuse
²Office of Women’s Health: Physical Abuse. https://www.womenshealth.gov/relationships-and-safety/other-types/physical-abuse
³CrisisTextLine.org: What Is Emotional Abuse? https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/emotional-abuse/#what-is-emotional-abuse-1