The College of Education for Pure Sciences organizes a workshop on psychological violence and its effects on self-confidence.
The Women’s Affairs Unit at the College of Education for Pure Sciences organized a workshop entitled “Psychological Violence and its Effects on Self-Confidence.”
The workshop was presented by Assistant Lecturer Farah Aboud Saleh.
This workshop aimed to clarify the concept of mental health and to explain psychological violence, which is often overlooked in favor of focusing on physical violence as the most obvious form of abuse. The presenter pointed out that recent psychological reports and studies confirm that psychological violence is a “silent danger” due to its profound effects on an individual’s personality structure, psychological makeup, and ability to build self-confidence.
The workshop covered several topics related to the concept of psychological violence: the scientific definition of psychological violence and its most prominent characteristics compared to other types of violence; and common forms of psychological violence, such as ridicule, constant criticism, belittling, emotional manipulation, social isolation, and deliberate neglect. Understanding the factors contributing to psychological violence includes family circumstances, social pressures, weak communication skills, and cultural frameworks that justify or tolerate this type of violence.
The researcher recommended focusing on such topics to raise societal awareness of the seriousness of psychological violence and to recognize it as a genuine form of harmful violence with long-term consequences. She also recommended incorporating educational programs within educational institutions on positive communication skills and conflict resolution without resorting to abuse. Furthermore, she advocated for providing psychological support to students and staff through university counseling units and empowering them to seek help when needed.
