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:

Out of the Fog: Moving from Confusion to Clarity After Narcissistic Abuse - Dana Morningstar (excellent for identifying abusive behaviors)

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

Childhood Emotional Neglect

Did I experience CEN? - self-quiz on Dr. Jonice Webb’s website

Books:

Running on Empty - Dr. Jonice Webb

The Emotionally Absent Mother: How to recognize and heal the invisible effects of childhood emotional neglect - Jasmin Lee Cori, MS, LPC

Running on Empty No More - Dr. Jonice Webb

Podcasts:

The Place We Find Ourselves - Adam Young, LCSW, MDiv (Christian resource)

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