Escaping Emotional Abuse, Beverly Engel
Escaping Emotional Abuse, Beverly Engel
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Escaping Emotional Abuse
Healing from the Shame You Don’t Deserve

Author: Beverly Engel

Narrator: Stephanie Richardson

Unabridged: 11 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/27/2021


Synopsis

In The Emotionally Abused Woman, therapist Beverly Engel introduced the concept of emotional abuse, one of the most subtle, yet devastating forms of abuse within a relationship. Now Engel exposes the most destructive technique the abuser uses to break our spirit and gain control—and guides listeners on how to free themselves from the shame that can keep them from the life (and the love) they deserve.

Emotionally abused people are gradually stripped of self-esteem, dignity, and humanity—making them feel unworthy and utterly powerless to escape. But they possess a potent tool with which to combat shame: self-compassion. In this book, Engel shows how to access it. Using her highly effective Shame Reduction Program, she helps listeners jumpstart the process of recovery by offering specific steps to help heal, regain self-confidence—and ultimately become empowered enough to leave—for good.

An invaluable resource for both men and women who suffer from emotional abuse, as well as therapists and advocates, Escaping Emotional Abuse is a supportive, nurturing guide for anyone seeking to break the chains of shame, and gain the emotional freedom to create healthier, lasting relationships.

About Beverly Engel

Beverly Engel, LMFT, is an internationally recognized psychotherapist and an acclaimed advocate for victims of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. She is the author of more than twenty self-help books, including four bestselling books on emotional abuse: The Emotionally Abused Woman, Encouragements for the Emotionally Abused Woman, The Emotionally Abusive Relationship, and Healing Your Emotional Self. Many of her books have been chosen for various book clubs, including the One Spirit Book Club, Psychology Today book club, and Behavioral Sciences book club. Engel frequently lends her expertise to national television talk shows; she has appeared on Oprah, CNN, and Starting Over, and many other TV programs. She has a blog on the Psychology Today website, and regularly contributes to the Psychology Today magazine. Engel is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and has been practicing psychotherapy for thirty-five years.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Flora on November 04, 2020

Before reading non-fiction books that can influence my life and health, I like to check and see if the author knows what she is talking about and whether the information she provides is reliable. I was quite impressed to find the following information about Beverly Engel: An Internationally recognize......more

Goodreads review by PenterGus on November 22, 2020

I was given a copy of this book by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. This book is way off the beaten path for me, but I’m so glad I read it. This book is primarily speaking to people who are currently in the midst of an abusive situation, the irony being - for me anyway - by the very natur......more

Goodreads review by Thomas on July 01, 2023

Continuing my bout of reading books about emotional abuse - Escape... is a really detailed compassionate and thorough book about supporting people who have experienced emotional abuse. The primary focus is on abuse in partnerships, however there is linkage with parents as well. While this book is gre......more

Goodreads review by Kristin on November 12, 2020

**I received an ARC from the publisher on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. For anyone who has experienced emotional abuse, who is experiencing it, who is recovering from emotional abuse, or dating someone who has gone through it, I would recommend this book. It's very insightful and full o......more

Goodreads review by Panda on January 31, 2021

This is one of the best books about abuse that I have ever read. The author's expertise shines through in each chapter, and she does a phenomenal job of acknowledging the variance between different people's life experiences, backgrounds, and choices, providing lots of descriptions and checklists for......more