What behaviors are considered abusive?

Abusive Behaviors makes the victim feel guilty • calls the victim names • embarrasses, humiliates, or demeans the victim • plays mind games • tells the victim they are crazy - does or says things that make the victim feel that they are crazy.

What behaviors fall under the category of abuse?

Examples include intimidation, coercion, ridiculing, harassment, treating an adult like a child, isolating an adult from family, friends, or regular activity, use of silence to control behavior, and yelling or swearing which results in mental distress. Signs of emotional abuse.