103. Denying Abuse + Abusing Power

Today on the podcast I am looking at abuse from 2 main lenses: 

1. The negative impact of people trying to deny (and justify) abuse
2. The use of knowledge and standing to assert power and abuse others (by mental health professionals and others)

These topics have come up a lot in conversation and in therapy, so I wanted to shine some light on what happens when people try to make excuses for abuse and what we need to keep in mind in terms of how to protect ourselves. 

In this episode, I offer some warning signs and red flags, as well as some general considerations for practice. As always, this content is for educational purposes only and does not substitute work with a mental health professional.

Topics covered:

- What happens when people try to deny and/or justify abuse

- Explanations are not excuses - we can understand/feel compassion, but there is still no excuse for abuse

- Common excuses people use to justify abuse or gaslight others

- What we can do to hold our own

- Understanding the steps: Acknowledgement, Taking Responsibility, Correction, and Repair. 

- What happens when people abuse of knowledge or their position to assert power and control

- Common techniques people use to gaslight and manipulate 

- Practicing disengagement

Happy listening!

With love,

G 🌸

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