
Protective parents, psychological maltreatment can harm your children even when there are no visible injuries.
Are you navigating child custody with a narcissistic-abusive ex and struggling to explain what your child is experiencing?
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Created by Margaret M. FitzGerald, LCSW, this research-informed, printable PDF draws upon the five forms of psychological maltreatment described by Garbarino, Guttman, and Seeley in their 1986 book, The Psychologically Battered Child.
LEARN TO RECOGNIZE AND DOCUMENT FIVE FORMS:
REJECTING — Humiliation, devaluation, and emotional rejection.
ISOLATING — Restricting relationships and meaningful connections.
TERRORIZING — Threats, intimidation, and creating fear.
IGNORING — Emotional unavailability and neglect of essential needs.
CORRUPTING — Encouraging harmful behaviors and unhealthy roles.
WHAT'S INSIDE YOUR FREE PDF?
Large-print documentation sheets for each category.
Space to record dates, behaviors, and exact statements.
Frequency and severity tracking.
Child impact and supporting evidence.
A pattern-analysis summary to organize concerns for further professional assessment.
STOP TRYING TO PROVE THE LABEL. START DOCUMENTING THE BEHAVIOR!
This educational resource helps you organize specific observations and concerns. It does not replace an individualized clinical or legal assessment.
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Margaret M. FitzGerald, LCSW
The Maverik Therapist
Founder — Parenting Through Family Court