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Emanuela Brun Psychologist Msc
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What Is Child Abuse?
Child abuse is any act or omission by a parent, caregiver, or other adult that causes harm, potential harm, or a threat to a child’s health or development. It can take many forms, and not all are visible. When a child is mistreated by someone they depend on, the wound reaches far beyond the moment of harm. Abuse affects not only the body but also the mind’s developing structure, shaping how the child learns to relate, to trust, and to see themselves. From a psychodynamic pers
Emanuela Brun
Oct 27, 20253 min read
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