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CRISIS INTERVENTION
Victims of Abuse
Abuse counseling offers victims the chance to talk face-to-face in a safe, non-judgmental
environment. Practitioners aim to help the client come to terms with their emotional issues and
realize their ability to take control of their lives. Strong emphasis is placed on personal
empowerment.
Definition of Abuse
Abuse is a general term used to describe the maltreatment of an individual by another person.
physical, verbal, or emotional maltreatmentcan leave psychological wounds that are harder
to heal than bodily injuries. Intense, often negative feelings may plague the survivor, and he or
she may struggle to cope and lead a happy, peaceful life. Distressing memories, anxiety, blocks
to intimacy, and trust issues are common, although many people are able to overcome or
minimize challenges like these.
The three most common forms of abuse are emotional, physical and sexual. It can affect anyone,
male or female, old or young.
Physical abuse usually involves one person causing an injury to another through slapping,
hitting, kicking or by the use of an object/weapon.
Emotional abuse is another widespread but seldom-reported type of abuse. It includes behavior
such as verbal criticism, disapproval or intimidation intended to diminish an individual's feelings
of self-confidence and self-worth.
All types of abuse are painful and can cause psychological distress, and it is not uncommon for a
victim of abuse to experience more than one type of abuse. For example, someone who
was sexually abused may have been emotionally abused concurrently. Abuse can occur within
any relationship construct, whether familial, professional, or social, and it can also occur
between strangers.
Many forms of abuse are in fact abuses of power, in which a person repeatedly attempts to
control or manipulate the behavior of another person. Emotional or psychological abuse can
include a chronic pattern of criticism, coercion, humiliation, accusation, or threats to ones
physical safety, and childhood neglect is also a form of psychological abuse.
While abuse in any form can have a negative impact on an individuals life, significant emotional
or psychological problems do not necessarily result from every case of abuse. The severity of
psychological repercussions can vary depending on many factors, such as how well the victim
Anxiety: People who have experienced abuse may be afraid of people or situations that
remind them of their abuse experiences. They may be scared to be alone, frightened of
strangers, or fearful of sexual intimacy, depending on the nature of the abuse they
experienced. Disrupted sleep, compulsive behaviors, panic attacks, and other indications
of anxiety are somewhat common in survivors of abuse.
Anger: Survivors of abuse may feel intense anger at their abusers, at those who knew of
the abuse and failed to intervene, and even at themselves for being abused, particularly
when they believe they could or should have stopped it. Anger is a natural and normal
response to being abused, and survivors can learn to manage their anger in a constructive
manner that will facilitate healing.
Mood Issues: Depression, irritability, and mood swings affect many survivors of abuse.
Shame: Guilt and shame are often experienced when a survivor believes that he or she
deserved the abuse, was responsible for it, or failed to stop it. Challenging these beliefs in
therapy can help a person transform these feelings.
Trust Issues: Learning to trust others after abuse has occurred can be challenging,
particularly with regards to intimacy.
Disabled
Disability is the consequence of an impairment that may be physical, cognitive, mental, sensory,
emotional, developmental, or some combination of these. A disability may be present from birth,
or occur during a person's lifetime.
According to the World Health
Organization Disability is any restriction or lack (resulting from an impairment) of