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What does it mean?
Even without physical harm, emotional impacts can still be deeply felt.
In plain terms
You can feel hurt even if you were not physically wounded.
What can you take from it?
Acknowledge emotional impact regardless of physical injury.

Where it applies

  • interpersonal conflict
  • public attacks

Putting it to work

  • recognize feelings
  • set limits on behavior

Questions to consider

  • How do you measure harm?
  • What behaviors cross your line?

Another view

Subjective and hard to measure.

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