by Lime Tree Counseling | Mar 24, 2020 | Emotional Abuse
by Katie Bailey, MA, LPC We are living in intense, stressful times. “Social distancing” and staying cooped up in our homes takes its toll on all of us; however, we know it’s an important responsibility to ensure the health of our communities. Feeling annoyed with the...
by Lime Tree Counseling | Dec 12, 2019 | Emotional Abuse
by Katie Bailey, MA, LPC Empathy is the ability to understand and share in another person’s emotions. We all need healthy connections to other people – and empathy is an essential element of a healthy relationship. Empathy helps us respond well in various situations...
by Lime Tree Counseling | Dec 3, 2019 | Emotional Abuse
by Katie Bailey, MA, LPC You say “yes” all the time. No matter how busy you are, you can’t turn down anyone who asks for your help, even if it hurts you or your family. Why can’t you say no? Many people believe saying no to other’s requests is selfish or uncaring....
by Lime Tree Counseling | Aug 27, 2019 | Emotional Abuse
By Katie Bailey, MA, LPC Admitting a relationship in your life isn’t working can be difficult. Often, we like to pretend things are fine or tell ourselves “it’s really not that bad”, or even blame ourselves for the problems. We often talk about this in marriage, which...
by Lime Tree Counseling | Aug 5, 2019 | Emotional Abuse
By Katie Bailey, MA, LPC Emotional abuse is difficult for people to understand, because you can’t see it. It’s not one specific action; it’s a repeated pattern of behavior that makes the target of the abuse feel worthless, insane, and guilty. All relationships have...
by Lime Tree Counseling | Apr 9, 2019 | Emotional Abuse
By Katie Bailey, MA, LPC Emotional abuse is hard to identify. Some people even think since it doesn’t leave bruises, it’s not really that bad. Let me assure you: it is that bad, and even worse many times. Here are some signs you might be in an emotionally abusive...
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