1 Explanation: Psychological/Emotional—This means threatening a partner or harming his or her sense of self-worth. Examples include name calling, shaming, bullying, embarrassing on purpose, or keeping him/her away from friends and family.

2 Explanation: Physical—This occurs when a partner is pinched, hit, shoved, slapped, punched, or kicked.

Psychological Abuse Vs Physical Abuse Psychological Hurts mentally Usually doesn’t leave a physical sign of violence Can lead to physical violence Can have legal consequences such as stalking, threats and intimidation Physical Hurts Physically Can leave physical signs of abuse Can lead to psychological trauma Can have legal Consequences such as assaults and kidnapping 3

T-Chart of Psychological Abuse Examples Symptoms 4

T-Chart of Psychological Abuse Key Examples ( Harassment) Jealousy Spying ( Trespass) Anger Control Mood swings Non-supportive Embarrass Humiliation Vandalism ( Trespass) Name calling, Insults Ridicule Put Down Cursing Vulgarity Slurs Threats ( Threatening or Intimidating) Warnings ( Threatening or Intimidating) False Accusations Yelling Symptoms Depression Anxiety Tobacco Use Drug Use Alcohol Use Antisocial Suicidal Poor Grades Poor Hygiene Withdrawn Difficult sleeping Loss of appetite Panic attacks Low self-esteem Unhealthy view of dating relationships Self-blame Poor coping mechanisms Self-defeating attitudes Poor concentration Loss of confidence 5

6 Plan of action should contain the following: At least 1 rule for healthy treatment of your significant other At least 2 rules for personal boundaries to keep safe from being psychological abused At least 3 safety precautions you can take to maintain a safe relationship At least 4 contacts to seek help or to report if you or someone you know is being psychologically abused.

7 Plan of Action for Safe Dating 1.I will not use ‘putdowns’ when talking to or about my date. 2.If my date 1.Insults me I will let them know how that makes me feel and I will tell them to stop or I will not go out with them. 2.If my date continually yells at me when they are frustrated, I will be calm and walk away and let them know I will talk with them when they are calm 3.Safety precautions: a.I will always let my parents know where I am and who I am with b.I will not share my passwords to my social media accounts c.I will choose to date someone who exhibits characteristics that show a respectful and civic attitude towards others. 4.Contacts for Help: a.My Parents b.My SRO c.Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence (602) or (800) d.Love Is Respect

8 Debrief A.What are some differences between psychological, physical abuse? B.Why should you try to help someone who is being psychologically abuse? C.What changes could happen to the abuser if you helped someone in an abusive relationship get help?

Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § Allows school districts to incorporate dating abuse information that is age appropriate into the school district's existing health curriculum for pupils in grades seven through twelve. 9

10 Example Prevent Stop Report Help Emotional Abuse Tactics Chart

11 Interactive Power Wheel

12 PDF Packet Healthy Relationships Is This Abuse? Help Others Support Systems

13 Debrief Questions:  What are some ways positive or negative emotions can affect the health of a relationship?  Name an emotionally abusive tactic and a way to counteract the tactic, i.e., prevent, stop or get help.