Verbal abuse might not seem like as big a deal as physical abuse, but it can cause long-lasting harm and trauma to its victims. Ahead, learn what verbal abuse is, how to recognize it, and the steps you can take to stop it from happening. While it may not have physical repercussions, it is no less serious. Verbal abuse can be perpetrated by anyone in your life, from a parent to a coworker to a friend....
Pro se is Latin for “on one’s own behalf.” In legal terms, filing for child custody “pro se” means filing on behalf of yourself without the help of a lawyer. Between 2000 and 2019, 25% of civil cases in the U.S. were filed pro se. There are benefits and downsides to filing pro se. For parents who want to file for child custody but who cannot afford a lawyer, filing pro se is a viable alternative....
Negative thoughts can create more stress in our lives. Not only can “negative affect,” or being in a bad mood, color our experience so that many of the things we experience seem more stressful and even overwhelming, but our bad mood can be contagious, and can even cause others to treat us in a less friendly way, perpetuating negativity in us and virtually everyone we encounter, to a degree. Many people have found this to be a useful tool in their stress management strategy....
Procrastination can be a common problem for many people with anxiety-related conditions, including panic disorder. There are numerous symptoms of panic disorder and common anxious personality traits that can contribute to procrastination. Listed here are some obstacles that may get in the way of your progress toward your goals and responsibilities. Read through them and consider if you are allowing these potential roadblocks to lead to procrastination. How Anxiety Causes Procrastination Anxiety can lead to procrastination for a number of different reasons....
It’s never easy to leave your child, especially when you’re breastfeeding. But, if you have to be away from your child because of a business trip, a vacation, or a deployment, and you would like your baby to continue to get your breast milk, you have the option of shipping your milk to your child. How to Ship Breast Milk To ship your breast milk, first collect it and freeze it, making sure to leave some space in the containers for the milk to expand....
If you’re in an abusive relationship and thinking about leaving, it’s important that you thoroughly think through how you will protect yourself from additional harm. Depending on your situation, you might be considering leaving—or maybe you’re already in the process of leaving. Maybe you haven’t even considered the possibility of ending the relationship but you just want more information. Whatever your current situation looks like, safety planning is a very personalized process....
Chaining is a teaching method wherein sub-skills are reinforced in a sequence to enable the learner to perform more complex behaviors. For example, in teaching a child to tie shoes, each individual step, from tightening the laces to making the parts of the knot, would be taught and reinforced until the child can perform the complete task. Examples of Chaining for All Learning Chaining is used in a huge range of situations, both for children and adults....
At Verywell Mind, our mission is to offer reliable, compassionate and up-to-date information on the mental health topics that mean the most to you. And when it comes to purchasing decisions, whether you want a therapist-recommended self-help book or a light therapy lamp to help you through the darkest days of winter, you deserve peace of mind. That’s why we take caution and care with every product we research, rigorously test, and ultimately recommend....
People remember things in different ways. One of these ways is known as iconic memory, which involves the memory of visual stimuli. The word iconic refers to an icon, which is a pictorial representation or image. Iconic memory is how the brain remembers an image you have seen in the world around you. For example, look at an object in the room you are in now, and then close your eyes and visualize that object....
When people think of identical twins, it’s common to assume that these types of twins are virtual clones of each other. Many people believe that identical, or monozygotic, twins will act alike and look alike, and expect them to be identical in every way. However, the term “identical twins” actually describes how the twins form, not what they look like. While the two babies form from the same genetic material, they develop independently....
What Does Isabel Mean? The name Isabel has a long list of variations and meanings including “pledged to God,” “God is perfection,” and “God is my oath.” Shortened to Belle, it also means “beautiful” in several different languages. It’s thought to be derived from the name Elizabeth, which was originally written as Elisabel in Europe in the middle ages. How Popular Is the Name Isabel? Isabel is a beautiful name that is common enough to be easily recognized, but without being so popular that your child will have a lot of friends with the same name....
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that was developed in the early 1960s and used in human and veterinary medicine. The drug is primarily used for anesthesia. In the 1950s, phencyclidine (PCP) was developed as an intravenous general anesthetic, but because of its severe side effects, ketamine was developed to replace it. MXE (methoxetamine) is also a similar drug made from arylcyclohexylamines. Overview Ketamine is a Schedule III drug, which means it is approved for use as an anesthetic in hospital and other medical settings....
Learning theory is a broad term that includes multiple theories of behavior that are based on the learning process. Learning theory is rooted in the work of Ivan Pavlov, who was able to train dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell. Many treatments for phobias are based on these learning theories. Behaviorism Behaviorism is a learning theory that tries to explain human behavior and responses in terms of learned behaviors....
Many marriage experts believe that peaceful sleeping together can keep a marriage healthy. Why do people share a bed with a spouse when they would sleep better if they didn’t? Usually, the answer is that even if you don’t get the best night’s sleep, you find comfort and emotional intimacy in sleeping together. If you can’t sleep well with your spouse, you are not alone. Many married couples have problems sharing a bed....
One of the biggest fears for people who want to quit smoking is going through nicotine withdrawal. The withdrawal process can be unpleasant and people often experience symptoms such as irritability, cravings, and weight gain. But with the right tools in place, you can overcome these symptoms and make your next attempt at quitting a success. What to Expect During Nicotine Withdrawal. Nicotine withdrawal is a normal physical and emotional reaction to rapidly quitting, or significantly reducing, your nicotine intake....
The human brain is not only one of the most important organs in the human body; it is also the most complex. The brain is made up of billions of neurons and it also has a number of specialized parts that are each involved in important functions. While there is still a great deal that researchers do not yet know about the brain, they have learned a great deal about the anatomy and function of the brain....
Along with all the changes to your body during pregnancy, you might also experience some new symptoms in your teeth. During pregnancy, the surge of the hormones estrogen and progesterone in your body makes you more susceptible to gingivitis, which is a common issue for many expecting folks. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), gingivitis affects 60% to 75% of pregnant people. Pregnancy gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums that is often caused by a sticky film of bacteria called plaque....
At any one time, there are several hundred thousand children within the foster care system in the United States. Some children spend days in foster care, while others spend years. Below, we explore the most common reasons children enter the foster care system. Why Children Are Put in Foster Care There are multiple grounds for children to be removed from their family homes and placed in foster care. Each case is unique and includes many factors for the court or social services representatives assigned to each family to consider....
Your children and teens are always watching what you do. They see how you handle stress. They watch how you treat other people and observe how you deal with your feelings. They soak in all that information like little sponges. Even when you think your children aren’t paying attention, it’s essential to be a positive role model. Social Learning Theory According to the social learning theory, people learn by watching others....
If you’re in recovery from a substance use disorder, you already know how much work it took to achieve sobriety, and you’ll want to do everything possible to avoid having a relapse. It may seem that relapse is the last thing that could happen to you, but the truth is they are very common for people new to recovery. This article discusses what sobriety means and describes strategies that can support your long-term recovery....
