Abuse and Emotional Neglect
Recovery Resources
Abuse and childhood emotional neglect (CEN) leave long-lasting wounds, impact identity, and can result in a range of health and mental health problems. Below are books, links, and podcasts that Dr. Elizabeth often recommends to her clients for further learning and self-led healing in these two areas.
Narcissism / Emotional Abuse
Books:
The Narcissist’s Playbook: How to identify, disarm, and protect yourself… - Dana Morningstar
The Covert Passive-Aggressive Narcissist - Debbie Mirza
Why Does He Do That? - Lundy Bancroft
The Emotionally Destructive Relationship - Leslie Vernicke (Christian resource)
Podcasts:
Navigating Narcissism - Dr. Ramani Durvasula
Waking up to Narcissism - Tony Overbay, LMFT
The Covert Narcissism Podcast - Renee Swanson
(Circular conversations? Passive-aggressive patterns? Victim/martyr mentality? Your narcissist might be Covert!)
YouTube Channels:
Dr. Ramani
Dr. Rosenberg
Narcissistic / Emotionally Immature Parents
Books:
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents - Lindsay Gibson, PsyD
Recovering From Emotionally Immature Parents - Lindsay Gibson, PsyD
Podcasts:
The Place We Find Ourselves - Adam Young, LCSW, MDiv (Christian resource)
Childhood Emotional Neglect
Did I experience CEN? - self-quiz on Dr. Jonice Webb’s website
Books:
Running on Empty - Dr. Jonice Webb
Running on Empty No More - Dr. Jonice Webb
Podcasts:
The Place We Find Ourselves - Adam Young, LCSW, MDiv (Christian resource)
Boundaries
Books:
Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition - Cloud and Townsend
Podcasts:
The Best of You - Dr. Alison Cook (Christian resource)
The Boundaries.me Podcast - Dr. Henry Cloud
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