How to Know If It Is Emotional Abuse | Dr. David Hawkins

We’ve all had an experience at one time or another where someone in our family, at work, a friend or spouse, hurts our feelings, puts us down, reacts angrily or does something to make us feel devalued. Their behavior may fall under the category of verbal, emotional or psychological abuse, but before you start throwing around the "A" word, you need to ask yourself this very important question – was this an incident or an ongoing pattern? In this video, Dr. Hawkins gives five steps you can take to protect yourself from abusive behaviors.

Dr. Hawkins and his team of experts offer education and professional training as well as treatment for narcissistic and emotional abuse.

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The internet is inundated with hyperbole and misinformation about narcissism, leaving many people confused and hopeless. Get the facts about narcissism and emotional abuse from someone who has been researching, writing about and treating narcissism and emotional abuse for over a decade.

Dr. Hawkins is a best-selling author and clinical psychologist with over three decades of experience helping people break unhealthy patterns and build healthier relationships. He is the founder and director of the Marriage Recovery Center and the Emotional Abuse Institute which offers education, training and counseling for people who want to break free of, and heal from, emotional abuse.

Whether the perpetrator of the abuse is your spouse, partner, parent, boss, friend or family member, we offer practical advice for anyone trapped in a toxic, destructive relationship. In addition to narcissism & emotional abuse, topics include covert, reactive, spiritual, secondary, relationship trauma and more.

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[annettglass]

It's definitely a pattern but you don't want to approach someone that's disregulated and can possibly hurt you.

[kimsmith]

It took me leaving my husband for 3 years and he went to a therapist to break the pattern. We broke the pattern, and I returned home to my husband

[CHOOSE_TO_BE_U]

It seems to me, if it was a one time incident, the person would be quick to apologize sincerely. People who have patterns are not self-reflective enough to see their damaging patterns.
Also, I feel even a one time incident would be a red flag to me waiting for the other shoe to drop when another stressful situation in their life occurs, so then it would be or become a pattern indeed. And how important it is to send a very CLEAR message that their behavior is unacceptable so they know they cannot get away with treating you anyway they feel like it at the moment... I personally do not think healthy, kind, empathetic people would act this way, only emotionally immature & dysf/abusive people.

[Durhamcricket]

It’s a pattern. It was his LAST affair with me! After 31 years, I’m done!!! I have had enough after the mental, emotional and eventually physical abusive. He’s out.

[petroonajourney]

Thank you Doctor, I appreciate this video 👍.

[mercedesvallar]

For me, it was a pattern for 25 years

[JanesOracle]

I'm not saying this to be nice, I think you're VERY pleasant to listen to. Your way of talking makes it easy for me to take in the information you communicate. Thank you for creating one of the best channels on the topic!

[monalisa]

Dr. David Hawkins... I am very grateful for you videos. They have helped me tremendously. Do you have any inperson seminars?

[Ratgirl]

Saying don't like it doesn't go anywhere but the spouse saying think before you speak!' 🤨🤨

[JoeDough-sg]

they just don't care! PERIOD!!!!no matter what you say they can give 2 craps!!! they will never validate you. They will treat you like S&^%t They turn it on you saying you're too emotional and repetitive. It's your fault. PERIOD!

[KoolT]

What about older people who scream but hear well. Like 65 and up

[judelattimer]

You’re hard to listen to. Get some audio advice. I have to go because you’re giving me a headache