Summaries of books about Emotional Healing:
The Wounded Heart
Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Dan B. Allender
The book provides an in-depth exploration of the complex emotional and spiritual impact of childhood sexual abuse on adult survivors, offering therapeutic insights and pathways toward healing. It combines personal narratives, psychological understanding, and biblical perspectives to help victims confront their past, understand their pain, and move towards recovery and wholeness.
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Difficult Mothers, Adult Daughters
A Guide For Separation, Liberation & Inspiration
Karen C.L. Anderson
The book provides strategies and insights for adult daughters to navigate and improve their challenging relationships with their mothers, focusing on healing and personal growth. It offers practical exercises and advice to help daughters set boundaries, communicate effectively, and find empowerment in their own lives.
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The Wild Edge of Sorrow
Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief
Francis Weller
The book explores the multifaceted nature of grief and the importance of acknowledging and expressing sorrow as a vital aspect of the human experience. It offers insights into the healing process through rituals, personal stories, and guidance on embracing the communal and sacred aspects of mourning.
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Why Is It Always About You?
The Seven Deadly Sins of Narcissism
Sandy Hotchkiss
The book explores the concept of narcissism through the lens of seven detrimental traits: shamelessness, magical thinking, arrogance, envy, entitlement, exploitation, and bad boundaries. It provides insights into the behaviors of narcissists and offers strategies for dealing with them effectively in various relationships.
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Surviving a Borderline Parent
How to Heal Your Childhood Wounds and Build Trust, Boundaries, and Self-Esteem
Kimberlee Roth
The book provides strategies and guidance for individuals who grew up with a parent suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), focusing on healing emotional scars and developing healthy relationships. It offers practical advice on setting boundaries, building self-esteem, and understanding the complex dynamics of a family affected by BPD.
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The Black Girl's Guide to Healing Emotional Wounds
Nijiama Smalls
The book provides a self-help guide aimed at Black women, offering strategies and advice for overcoming emotional trauma and fostering mental wellness. It includes personal anecdotes, therapeutic insights, and practical exercises designed to help readers navigate and heal from their emotional wounds.
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The Highly Sensitive Person's Guide to Dealing with Toxic People
How to Reclaim Your Power from Narcissists and Other Manipulators
Shahida Arabi
The book provides strategies and empowerment techniques for highly sensitive individuals to protect themselves from emotional manipulation and abuse by toxic people, including narcissists. It offers insights into recognizing harmful patterns, setting boundaries, and healing from psychological trauma.
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Gaslighting
Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People -- and Break Free
Stephanie Sarkis
The book provides an in-depth look at the psychological manipulation technique known as gaslighting, where victims are made to question their own reality. It offers practical advice and strategies for recognizing gaslighting behaviors, understanding their impact on relationships, and steps to take in order to heal and regain control.
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The Orphaned Adult
Understanding And Coping With Grief And Change After The Death Of Our Parents
Alexander Levy
The book explores the profound impact of losing one's parents, delving into the emotional journey and transformation an adult experiences after such a loss. It offers insights, personal anecdotes, and guidance on navigating the complex grieving process and finding a path to healing and adjustment.
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Unlost
A journey of self-discovery and the healing power of the wild outdoors
Gail Muller
The book chronicles the author's transformative journey as she embarks on an epic trek along the Appalachian Trail, overcoming chronic pain and personal challenges. Through her adventure, she discovers the therapeutic effects of nature and the profound impact of the wilderness on her physical and emotional healing.
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