In spite of their physical invisibility, emotional wounds are a very damaging form of abuse. Whether caused by words, actions, or even indifference, emotional abuse is common—yet often overlooked.
In this helpful guide, Dr. Gregory L. Jantz reveals how those who have been abused by a spouse, parent, employer, or minister can overcome the past and rebuild their self-image. This revised and updated edition of Healing the Scars of Emotional Abuse includes
• strategies for dealing with the verbal abuser
• self-check quizzes with each chapter
• keys to rebuilding relationships
• letters from survivors of emotional abuse
• new information on dealing with spiritual abuse
• and a biblical plan for healing.
ISBN-13: 9780800733230
Media Type: Paperback
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Publication Date: 02-01-2009
Pages: 304
Product Dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.90(d)
Gregory L. Jantz, PhD, is founder and director of the Center for Counseling and Health Resources in Edmonds, Washington, and the author of eleven books. He has a daily radio show in the Seattle area and conducts seminars on a variety of subjects.
Ann McMurray has helped Jantz write several books. She lives in Washington and works at the Center for Counseling and Health Resources, Inc., in the Seattle area.
Table of Contents
| Part 1 |
Understanding Emotional Abuse |
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| 1. |
What Is Emotional Abuse? |
9 |
| 2. |
Why Is Emotional Abuse So Common? |
18 |
| 3. |
Why Is Emotional Abuse So Damaging? |
30 |
| Part 2 |
Types of Emotional Abuse |
|
| 4. |
Emotional Abuse through Words |
51 |
| 5. |
Emotional Abuse through Actions |
70 |
| 6. |
Emotional Abuse through Neglect |
91 |
| Part 3 |
The Effects of Emotional Abuse |
|
| 7. |
The Effects on Sense of Self |
106 |
| 8. |
The Physical Effects |
119 |
| 9. |
The Effects on Relationships |
136 |
| Part 4 |
Overcoming Emotional Abuse |
|
| 10. |
Recognizing Your Abuse and Its Effects |
157 |
| 11. |
Getting Over the Past and Living for the Future |
175 |
| 12. |
A Time to Heal--Restoring Your Self |
202 |
|
Emotional Abuse Checklist |
210 |
|
Notes |
216 |
|
Resource List |
218 |
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