Dismissive behavior

Invalidating someone else is not merely disagreeing with something that the other person said. It is a process in which individuals communicate to another that the opinions and emotions of the target are invalid, irrational, selfish, uncaring, stupid, most likely insane, and wrong, wrong, wrong.

THIS IS THE ONE! Whew, growth is beautiful. Growth is freedom! Working on how you react when you feel disrespected is an essential part of personal growth and emotional resilience. Disrespect can come in many forms—whether it’s a thoughtless comment, dismissive behavior, or outright rudeness—and how you choose to respond can either escalate or defuse the situation. First, it’s crucial to recognize your initial emotional response. It’s natural to feel hurt, angry, or frustrated when…

Self-abandonment is learned behavior that can also be unlearned 💜

Gaslight definition: to cause (a person) to doubt their judgment, memory, or sanity through the use of psychological manipulation. See examples of GASLIGHT used in a sentence.

The difference between validation and being dismissive, even if unintentional, can have an impact. "Validation has entered the common vernacular in the last decade or so. Increasingly, we recognize the need to be seen and to see others. On the flip side, we have also grown stronger at calling out times when we are not seen with terms such as gaslighting. Validating others’ experiences is tricky. It can be a powerful bridge, but even a good-intentioned attempt done wrong can leave a person…

Behavioral psychologist; trauma-informed clinician; certified clinical trauma and relationship specialist treating attachment insecurities, relational trauma, and complex trauma.

Rebecca Zung on Instagram: "Beware of those who label your emotions as ‘arguing’ or ‘being extra.’ This dismissive behavior is classic gaslighting, designed to manipulate and avoid accountability. Recognize the signs and distance yourself from toxic individuals who refuse to acknowledge your feelings. Protect your mental well-being from their harmful tactics #tactics #manipulative #gaslightingawareness #gaslightingisabuse #narcissticabuseawareness #narcawareness #narcissticabuse #beware…