Presentation
GASLIGHTING
Presentation by:
ARMI GRACE A. NAVA
OVERVIEW
01 - Introduction to Gaslighting
-Definition
02 - Tactics of gaslighters
03-Why do people gaslight?
04-How does it affect the victims ?
05 - Tips to avoid gaslighting a person
WHAT IS GASLIGHTING?
A STEALTHY FORM OF MANIPULATION OR CONTROL WHEREIN
A VICTIM IS FED FALSE OR DISTORTED INFORMATION
LEADING THEM TO QUESTION THEIR JUDGMENTS AND
REALITY
Over time, a gaslighter’s manipulations can grow more complex
and potent, making it increasingly difficult for the victim to see the
truth.
GASLIGHT
vb. to manipulate another person into doubting
his or her perceptions, experiences, or
understanding of events.
A form of emotional abuse in a relationship
TACTICS OF GASLIGHTERS
1. FORGETTING/DENIAL
The abusive partner pretends to have
forgotten what actually occurred or denies
things like actions towards the victim.
Ex. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,”
or “You’re just making stuff up.”
TACTICS OF GASLIGHTERS
1. FORGETTING/DENIAL
Ex. ERIK'S CASE
Erik Inaway ang asawa kagabi, nagwala kasi lasing
kinabukasan kinausap sya ng asawa tungkol kagabi.
Ang sinabi niya lang.
"Nagawa ka nanamn ng kwento. Wala akong alam sa
pinagsasabi mo"
"walang ganun nangyari kagabi"
•The person denies about what happened. Acting as if
nothing really happened. So macconfuse ung asawa niya.
TACTICS OF GASLIGHTERS
2. COUNTERING
In countering, the gaslighter confronts the victim’s
memories of events with an accusation or denial.
They may question another person’s memory, such
as saying, ‘You have a bad memory’ or ‘You never
remember things accurately.’
These accusations can cause the victim to believe
that they may have remembered things incorrectly
or have memory problems.
TACTICS OF GASLIGHTERS
2. COUNTERING
EX. ERIK'S CASE
•Paano kung sinabi ng asawa " eto ung mga bote ng alak
nasa basurahan, ung damit mo na amoy alak, ebidensya
na naglasing ka kagabi" OR "Sinungaling ka!"
•ERIK: "Ang purol na talaga ng memorya mo, nung mga
nakaraang araw pa yan. Uminom ako nun ng kakaunti,
hindi mo ba naaalala?"
•or pwedeng sabihin " pamali mali na talaga ang
pagalala mo sa mga bagay bagay"
TACTICS OF GASLIGHTERS
3. BLAME SHIFTING
is meant to absolve the abuser of responsibility
but'it also effectively makes the target feel guilty or
shamed.
When you try to discuss how the abuser's behavior
makes you feel, they're able to twist the
conversation so that you end up questioning if you
are the cause of their bad behavior.
'If you behaved differently, then I wouldn’t need to
treat you this way.'
TACTICS OF GASLIGHTERS
3. BLAME SHIFTING
EX. Kayo ang may kasalanan, hindi ako.
"Kasalanan mo kung bakit kita nasigawan"
"Kasalanan mo kung bakit ako nainom lagi ng alak"
-In school setting. "Kasalanan ng guro ko kung
bakit hindi ako nakapasa sa exam, pangit kasi
magturo" -In reality , hindi kasi nagreview
TACTICS OF GASLIGHTERS
4. MINIMIZING
-This can involve someone belittling or trivializing
the victim’s feelings. They may often say, ‘You are
overreacting’ or ‘You are too sensitive.’
-If they say something hurtful, they may also say, ‘I
was only joking,’ to reinforce that the other person
is overreacting. Victims may question whether
their concerns and feelings are real or may feel silly
for overreacting
TACTICS OF GASLIGHTERS
4. MINIMIZING
EX. MY EX AND WHYS MOVIE
Gio: "My God, Cali! Ang tagal tagal na
nun! That was just one mistake! Lasing
ako noon!"
The character Gio invalidated/belittle
Cali's feelings of hurt and trauma
because he cheated on her
TACTICS OF GASLIGHTERS
5. DISCREDITING
to make them appear emotionally unstable and not credible
thus become more reliant on the gaslighter.
‘This is just another crazy thought of yours.’
The gaslighter may also spread rumors or lies about the
victim. So people may even side with the abuser without
knowing the full story. They will turn them against the
victim
The gaslighter may then use this against the victim to back
up their claims, such as saying, ‘Everyone thinks you are
crazy.’
TACTICS OF GASLIGHTERS
6.USING COMPASSIONATE WORDS
AS WEAPONS
-use kind and loving words to try to smooth over
the situation.4 They might say something like, "You
know how much I love you. I would never hurt you
on purpose."
-allows the person to escape responsibility or
consequences for their hurtful behavior.
WHY DO PEOPLE GASLIGHT ?
To achieve a goal
To gain control
Want to win; be at the top
Deflect responsibility (I'm not at
fault, it's you who's at fault)
GASLIGHTING EFFECTS ON VICTIMS
VICTIMS MAY START TO DOUBT THEIR:
MEMORY
PERCEPTION
SANITY
THIS WILL LEAD TO:
CONFUSION
LOSS OF CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM
QUESTIONING THEIR MENTAL STABILITY
SELF-DISTRUST
THEN THEY WILL BECOME DEPENDENT ON THE
PERPETRATOR'S VERSION OF REALITY
TIPS TO AVOID GASLIGHTING
ANYONE
UNDERSTAND WHAT
GASLIGHTING IS
BE OPEN TO BEING WRONG
DON'T DENY SOMEONE ELSE'S
TRUTH
DEVELOP EMPATHY
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REFERENCES
https://dictionary.apa.org/gaslight
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/gaslighting?amp
https://pop.inquirer.net/330563/still-cant-grasp-the-conceptof-gaslighting-here-are-5-scenes-from-filipino-movies-thatentirely-portrays-it
https://www.verywellmind.com/is-someone-gaslighting-you4147470