Behind the Curtains: Dealing With the Pain of Caregiver Abuse

While caregiving is often described as selfless and compassionate, it can also expose caregivers to situations of deep emotional and physical strain — and sometimes, to abuse itself. In this moving Ultimate Caregiver Group seminar, Dr. Chantel Staton, LCSW (ECU Behavioral Health, Ahoskie, NC) brought professional insight and empathy to one of caregiving’s most difficult conversations: abuse behind closed doors.

This discussion gave caregivers permission to speak truthfully about their pain, recognize unhealthy dynamics, and explore real strategies for survival and recovery.

In this webinar, we covered:

• Understanding Caregiver Abuse — Identifying the different forms of abuse that affect both caregivers and care recipients, from emotional manipulation to physical harm.

• The Hidden Dynamics — Exploring why abuse sometimes emerges within caregiving relationships, especially when family roles and boundaries blur.

• Strategies for Survival — Practical guidance to protect your mental, emotional, and physical well-being when facing abusive situations.

• Pathways to Healing — Accessing professional support, community resources, and the steps toward reclaiming safety, confidence, and peace.

This conversation reminded attendees that acknowledging pain is the first step toward healing — and that no caregiver should ever feel isolated or ashamed in seeking help.

🎥 Watch the replay below and join us in breaking the silence, raising awareness, and finding strength beyond the pain.