When Dad Hurts Mom, Helping your Children Heal the Wounds of Witnessing Abuse
Lundy Bancroft List Price: $25.95 Our Price: $21.95 You Save: $4.00
Here are the questions…Can my partner abuse me and still be a good parent to my children; Should I leave my partner for my children’s sake; Should I talk to my children about the abuse; and How can I help my children heal from the pain they are in? When Dad Hurts Mom addresses these questions and offers solutions to help children heal from the abuse they witness. Children always know more than we think. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship and has kids, this book is an important resource. Don’t wait, too much time has already passed.
EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
By Francine Shapiro, PhD, and Margot Silk Forrest List Price: $58.00 Our Price: $45.00 You Save: $13.00
This controversial therapy modality was developed by Shapiro in the late 1980’s first as treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and subsequently used in the treatment of migraines and phobias. As with any modality, EMDR has both its critics and supporters. The authors share case studies of those treated with EMDR that is backed up by extensive research.
Therapist Note: EMDR is becoming more accepted as a treatment for trauma. This is a great book to learn more about this therapeutic technique. Hardback edition.
HEALING THE TRAUMA OF ABUSE, A Women's Workbook and Gentle Step-by-Step Guide
Mary Ellen Copeland, MA, MS, and Maxine Harris, PhD
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Becoming more self-aware, establishing boundaries and forgiving oneself are the foundations for healing from abuse. Copeland and Harris have supplied us with a powerful instrument for examining our individual abusive experiences, laying out steps to recovery and maintaining our emotional health and well being. Take the time to do the work. Who is more worthy of the effort?
VERBAL ABUSE SURVIVORS SPEAK OUT, On Relationship and Recovery
Patricia Evans List Price: $10.95 Our Price: $8.95 You Save: $2.00
The many games we play to explain away the verbal abuse heaped on us by a spouse or loved one can fill a book. In fact, this is that book. One seemingly universal fact that survivors of verbal abuse share is that you may not recognize what counts as abusive behavior. Whether it is blaming, accusing, criticizing, withholding or denial, you may have found socially accepted excuses for it. Verbal abuse injures, scars and maims. This book is an eye-opener.
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