Gaslighting is a manipulative tactic used by individuals to make someone doubt their own thoughts, feelings, and reality. It is a form of emotional abuse that can have detrimental effects on the victim's mental health and well-being. Understanding the tactics used in gaslighting can help individuals recognize when they are being manipulated and take steps to protect themselves.

Some common tactics used in gaslighting include denying the victim's reality, shifting blame onto the victim, trivializing the victim's feelings, and projecting their own insecurities onto the victim. Gaslighters often use these tactics to gain control and power over their victims, making them feel confused, isolated, and dependent on the gaslighter for validation. Awareness of these tactics is key to breaking free from the cycle of gaslighting and reclaiming one's own sense of self-worth and autonomy.

Key Lesson Concepts:

• Gaslighting is a manipulative tactic used to make someone doubt their own thoughts and reality.
• Tactics used in gaslighting include denying reality, shifting blame, trivializing feelings, and projecting insecurities onto the victim.
• Awareness of gaslighting tactics is crucial in recognizing manipulation and reclaiming one's sense of self-worth and autonomy.