Emotional Blackmail: Tactics + Signs to Watch Out For - Terri Cole
Have you ever been in a relationship with someone who uses fear, obligation, and guilt to manipulate you into doing what they want? Or are you in that kind of relationship right now? Then this episode on emotional blackmail is for you. I break down what emotional blackmail is and how to spot it so you can avoid being a victim of this painful, dysfunctional, abusive cycle. Grab the free guide that goes along with this episode here: https://www.terricole.com/emotional-b... TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction 2:10 - What is emotional blackmail? + History of the term 3:44 - FOG: Fear, Obligation, and Guilt - what many victims experience 7:53 - The 4 different types of emotional blackmailers 10:26 - The traits of people who tend to use emotional manipulation tactics 11:09 - The traits of people who are vulnerable to emotional manipulation 12:00 - What emotional blackmail looks and sounds like RELATED VIDEOS: How to Safely Leave an Abusive Relationship: • How to safely leave an abusive relati... Beware of These Common Manipulation Tactics: • Beware of These Common Manipulation T... How to Create Emotionally Trustworthy Relationships: • How to Create Emotionally Trustworthy... 10 Signs You're in an Abusive Relationship: • Ten Signs You Are In An Abusive Relat... Spot Emotional Abuse Plus Safety Tips: • Spot Emotional Abuse Plus Safety Tips... ABOUT TERRI COLE Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, global relationship and empowerment expert, and the author of Boundary Boss-The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen and (Finally) Live Free and Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency. For over two decades, Terri has worked with a diverse group of clients that includes everyone from stay-at-home moms to celebrities and Fortune 500 CEOs. She has a gift for making complex psychological concepts accessible and actionable so that clients and students achieve sustainable change. She inspires over 450,000 people weekly through her blog, social media platform, signature courses, and her popular podcast, The Terri Cole Show. For more, see https://www.terricole.com/ CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: https://www.terricole.com/ig Membership: https://terricole.com/tcm Newsletter: https://www.terricole.com/newsletter RESOURCES Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency: https://hfcbook.com Boundary Boss Book: https://amzn.to/44DZID9 The Boundary Boss Workbook: https://amzn.to/3Ra7CRU Book Mentioned: Emotional Blackmail: When the People In Your Life Use Fear, Obligation, and Guilt to Manipulate You, by Susan Forward and Donna Frazier Insight Timer: https://insig.ht/cpKnbJB4KDb (I have a bunch of free meditations on here and love this app!) BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/terricole I’m not currently taking any new one-on-one therapy or coaching clients, but highly recommend using BetterHelp to find a therapist that fits your needs. As a team, we have fully vetted BetterHelp's resources. https://www.terricole.com/gethelp/ -- If you are in a crisis or any other person may be in danger the resources on this page can provide you with immediate help. Please note: If you choose to sign up for BetterHelp or Insight Timer or buy through my Amazon links, I will receive a commission. Please know that I only recommend services and products that I know & trust. #terricoleshow #emotionalmanipulation #emotionalabuse
