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Understanding GaslightingUnderstanding Gaslighting
in a Relationshipin a Relationship
www.drsapnasharma.com
Gaslighting is a process of manipulating or brainwashing your
partner in a way to gain control over the other and make the
victim question his or her true identity.
What is Gaslighting
No one is born is a gaslighter
They are born of social
learning
They witness and feel the
effects of power and control
around them
Parents, friends, family, and
relatives mold them to
become gaslighters
What Creates Gaslighters?
Lack self-awareness
Abusive and manipulative
Lose their reasoning capacities
Lack the power of self-regulation
Frequent liesKeep exaggerating
about themselves
Highly aggressive
Project a false image
Keep arousing negative emotions
What are the Personality Traits of Gaslighters?
What are the Common Gaslighting
Techniques?
Countering your
opinion
Blocking any course of
discussion
Diverting your
thoughts
Pertaining to forget
Refusing to engage
What are the Warning Signs of Gaslighting in a
Relationship
Your partner keeps you down all
the time
Try to create emotional
confusion
Always deny your identity and
your beliefs
Your partner and actions are not
in alignment
Try to keep you unsteady
Fake praises
What is the Impact of
Gaslighting Become sensitive
Always stay apologizing
Stay confused
Keep making excuses for the
behavior of your partner
Fail to make simple decisions
of life
Acquire low self-esteem
Develop anxiety disorders
Lose your true identity
If you are the victim of
gaslighting, you:
Identify the problem
Create your own journal of things
Pen down your thoughts and emotions
Restrict yourself to react to any gaslighting
technique
Restrain from accepting manipulative
behavior
Indulge in some mindful exercises
Build your confidence and emotional skills
Stay in connection with a close friend or
family member
How to Deal with Gaslighting in a Relationship
Thank You!Thank You!
Presented by
Dr. Sapna Sharma
Relationship and Marriage Counselor
For more details, Mail us at:
mail@drsapnasharma.com Or
Send WhatsApp message on: 8446229088

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Understanding Gaslighting in a Relationship

  • 1. Understanding GaslightingUnderstanding Gaslighting in a Relationshipin a Relationship www.drsapnasharma.com
  • 2. Gaslighting is a process of manipulating or brainwashing your partner in a way to gain control over the other and make the victim question his or her true identity. What is Gaslighting
  • 3. No one is born is a gaslighter They are born of social learning They witness and feel the effects of power and control around them Parents, friends, family, and relatives mold them to become gaslighters What Creates Gaslighters?
  • 4. Lack self-awareness Abusive and manipulative Lose their reasoning capacities Lack the power of self-regulation Frequent liesKeep exaggerating about themselves Highly aggressive Project a false image Keep arousing negative emotions What are the Personality Traits of Gaslighters?
  • 5. What are the Common Gaslighting Techniques? Countering your opinion Blocking any course of discussion Diverting your thoughts Pertaining to forget Refusing to engage
  • 6. What are the Warning Signs of Gaslighting in a Relationship Your partner keeps you down all the time Try to create emotional confusion Always deny your identity and your beliefs Your partner and actions are not in alignment Try to keep you unsteady Fake praises
  • 7. What is the Impact of Gaslighting Become sensitive Always stay apologizing Stay confused Keep making excuses for the behavior of your partner Fail to make simple decisions of life Acquire low self-esteem Develop anxiety disorders Lose your true identity If you are the victim of gaslighting, you:
  • 8. Identify the problem Create your own journal of things Pen down your thoughts and emotions Restrict yourself to react to any gaslighting technique Restrain from accepting manipulative behavior Indulge in some mindful exercises Build your confidence and emotional skills Stay in connection with a close friend or family member How to Deal with Gaslighting in a Relationship
  • 9. Thank You!Thank You! Presented by Dr. Sapna Sharma Relationship and Marriage Counselor For more details, Mail us at: mail@drsapnasharma.com Or Send WhatsApp message on: 8446229088