Physical scarring or the memory of facial trauma can lead to a distorted self-image and a lack of confidence in one’s appearance.
refers to a range of harmful behaviors—including physical, emotional, or sexual abuse and neglect—perpetrated by a mother or maternal guardian. maternal maltreatment facialabuse
Because the face is the center of a child's sensory world (sight, sound, taste, smell), targeting it is often an attempt to "silence" or dehumanize the child. The Psychological Significance of the Face Physical scarring or the memory of facial trauma
Understanding Maternal Maltreatment and the Impact of Facial Abuse maternal maltreatment facialabuse
In early development, the "still-face" experiments and attachment theory highlight how much a child relies on their mother’s facial expressions to regulate their own emotions.