Identifying Gaslighting Tactics Worksheet Overview
Gaslighting is a form of manipulation that can make someone doubt their memories, views, or sanity.
This worksheet aims to introduce you to some of the most common gaslighting tactics by providing examples and to help you identify instances when you experienced gaslighting so you can come up with better responses and avoid it in the future.
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