The Emotionally Abusive Relationship: How to Stop Being Abused and How to Stop Abusing

Beverly Engel's The Emotionally Abusive Relationship provides a step-by-step guide to help victims of emotional abuse and their abusers escape unhealthy patterns. It focuses on both the abused person and the abuser, offering non-judgmental advice and effective strategies to end abusive behaviors. It is essential for those involved in unhealthy relationships or who have loved ones trapped in an emotionally abusive situation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 24 July 2023
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

In the second edition of "The Emotionally Abusive Relationship: How to Stop Being Abused and How to Stop Abusing," renowned therapist Beverly Engel takes readers on a transformative journey to uncover the root causes of unhealthy behavior patterns. This comprehensive guide is specifically designed to assist two distinct groups of couples: those who engage in mutual abuse and those with abusive partners who are committed to self-reflection and making the necessary changes to cease their abusive behavior.

What sets this book apart is Engel's unwavering focus on both the abused person and the abuser. She provides non-judgmental advice to both parties, offering valuable strategies, techniques, and information to end abusive behaviors. Some of the key topics addressed include:

Understanding the allure of abusive relationships and the factors that contribute to their formation.

Exploring the patterns that arise from childhood neglect and abuse and the strategies to break these destructive cycles.

Assessing whether individuals or their partners suffer from personality disorders such as narcissism or borderline personality disorder.

Deciding whether to continue a relationship or end it, considering the potential harm it may cause.

Recognizing the importance of healing shame caused by childhood neglect and abuse.

Exploring how self-compassion can aid in the healing of both victims of emotional abuse and the abusers themselves.

"The Emotionally Abusive Relationship" is a vital resource for those involved in unhealthy relationships or who have loved ones trapped in emotionally abusive situations. Highly recommended by therapists, this book is also a valuable resource for students of psychotherapy. By delving into the complexities of emotional abuse and offering practical solutions, Engel empowers individuals to break free from the cycle of abuse and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

Weight: 386g
Dimension: 234 x 185 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781394171545
Edition number: 2 ed