Healing Relationship Trauma

Do you feel guilty when you’re not able to help someone who completely depends on you? Are you feeling like you don’t have the freedom to explore opportunities for growth? Do you feel like you can’t live up to your full potential because you have to take care of everyone’s needs before your own? Margot Fayre, doctor of psychology, knows this all too well.

When a physical wound is left unhealed, it continues to cause pain and can infect the whole body. When emotions are left unhealed, they similarly cause harm that spreads to other parts of our lives. Eventually, this hurt spreads further. This is intergenerational trauma. It can lead us to become people-pleasers, co-dependent in relationships and even estranged from our families. The wounds are complex and continue to invade our minds, bodies and spirits long after. In Break the Cycle, Dr Mariel Buqué delivers the ground-breaking guide to healing inherited trauma.

Unlock the Power of Emotional Awareness Do you ever feel like you're holding back your emotions or struggling to understand them? Maybe you’ve been told to “stay strong” or “just move on,” but deep down, you know that pushing emotions aside doesn’t make them go away. Instead, they build up, making life feel harder than it should be. This book is here to help. It will show you how to understand, accept, and work through your emotions in a healthy way. Using relatable stories and simple, practical exercises You’ll learn how to: Let go of limiting beliefs that block emotional ...

Integrating Mindfulness into Psychotherapy for Trauma offers a transdiagnostic, process-based approach to treating trauma with mindfulness, with interventions that are practical, simple, and easy to teach. You'll learn how to form individualized, trauma-informed case conceptualization and treatment plans, and integrate mindfulness into psychotherapy with a focus on four interconnected mindfulness mechanisms: attentional focus, body awareness, emotion regulation, and changes in perspective on the self.

Are you tired of people pooping on you? Have others hurt you so much you can't seem to live your life without bitterness? In this easy-to-read guide, discover how to move on after relational heartache. It is possible to find joy even after betrayal (even by people in the church). In What to Do After People Poop on You, discover a sane, biblical way to move on.

Ambition. Desire. Power. Bethany’s journey is about to take her to the edge. When her world is flipped upside down by a brutal breakup with her toxic, narcissistic ex, Bethany struggles to reclaim control of her life in New York City, where survival isn’t guaranteed. She realized there's more to life than just getting by; every decision is a calculated risk. Now, working at Sweethearts, one of New York City’s most notorious strip clubs, she finds herself stepping into a world that blurs the line between lust, business, and survival. As a stunning, independent woman, she’s not afraid...

Are you feeling overwhelming resentment toward your narcissistic mother? Do you feel frustrated because you can’t seem to find a way to heal and establish loving relationships with others? Award-winning author and narcissistic-abuse survivor Nanette Abigail knows a thing or two about this sensitive issue, laying out the crucial tools she used to create safe havens and find mental clarity for herself, and with her help, you can, too!

Trauma and its effects can feel like a never-ending storm, and there's no safe harbor in sight from the thoughts and emotions that toss and turn so violently and unpredictably in your head. But healing is possible. Your brain can actually rewire these thoughts and emotions. And you can direct that powerful healing process through journaling.

This is an inspiring, true story of how one woman overcame emotional and psychological damage from childhood abuse, trauma, and a sexual partner's betrayal. Melissa Roberts and John Sternfels's study on childhood abuse and its lifelong effects is a beacon of hope for those seeking to overcome trauma and to live a life with affirmation and purpose. In today's world of "safe places" and mandated reporting, social workers, teachers, and others can report stories of child abuse protections being weaponized, misused, or misapplied.

Sara's childhood was a living hell. This is her story of the tremendous abuse she suffered and her fight to take back control. A first-person account of her life and healing journey. *Please see author's note for content.

After the Rain by Eleanor Sydney Some storms break you. Some storms set you free. Celia Larsen thought she had found the life she was supposed to want — a charming partner, a beautiful apartment, a future carefully curated to perfection. But behind the polished surface lurked control, fear, and the slow erosion of her true self. When a single, rain-soaked night cracks the illusion beyond repair, Celia walks away from everything she thought she needed. Alone, frightened, and adrift, she must learn how to rebuild a life that belongs to her alone — one fragile, terrifying step at a time. ...

Do you feel like your relationship with your parents is always bringing you down? Do they blame you for their problems, for being a thorn in their shoes, always endeavoring to make you feel like the most massive burden? Abusive parents tend to share common traits - they are constantly negatively reactive, lack empathy, are extremely controlling, always critical, and continuously transfer blame to you. If your parent ticks any of those boxes, then you are likely already aware of who and what you're dealing with. But from here on, things can only get better if you let them

If you're like many adults today, you've experienced some kind of loss of a loved one. Whether it was a parent, spouse, sibling, friend, or child, losing someone close hurts.

Rebuilding What You Broke is a raw, validating, and powerfully written guide for survivors of narcissistic abuse, emotional trauma, and toxic relationships. This book isn’t filled with fluff or forced positivity—it speaks directly to the pain, confusion, and loneliness that follow psychological abuse. Written in a mix of quotes and poems, this book was created for survivors who don’t have the energy to read a traditional self-help guide. Instead, each page offers short, powerful messages that validate your experience and remind you that what happened to you was real—and that you are...

Do you feel rejection more deeply than others seem to? For millions of women, the sting of rejection isn't just uncomfortable—it's devastating. A canceled plan feels like betrayal. Constructive feedback feels like character assassination. An unreturned text message can spiral into days of rumination and self-doubt. If you've spent your life being told you're "too sensitive" or need to "toughen up," you're not alone. You may be experiencing Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)—an intense emotional response to perceived or actual rejection that affects women in unique and profound ways. In...

Most of us are only starting to become aware of how our foundational years contribute to who we are today. Our childhood environment shapes the foundation for our sense of self, how we feel about the world, and how we relate to others. If we experienced trauma or dysfunction along the way, it likely disrupted the pathways to these fundamental structures. Understanding our trauma is not about blame, but about understanding, learning, and growing. In most cases, our caregivers did the best they could with the tools they had, often while dealing with external or internal stressors as well.

Embark on your transformative journey today. EMBRACE your inner child, unlock authentic living, and cultivate lasting self-love. Progress can be challenging when an adult with inner child issues is in the driver’s seat. But what is this inner child, and how much control can it have on you?

Discover the transformative power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with this compassionate and practical guide designed for beginners. This book introduces you to the concept of your “inner parts” and shows how to build a harmonious relationship with every part of yourself. Through step-by-step explanations, relatable examples, and actionable exercises, you’ll learn how to identify and work with protectors, connect safely with vulnerable exiles, and access your Self—the calm, compassionate leader within.

Lauren’s life story is a raw and gripping journey through the darker side of human experience. With the false freedom of quick cash and the harsh reality of hitting rock bottom, Lauren's quest for independence and survival is both intense and inspiring. When adversity strikes, she reaches out for help but encounters predators at every turn, each encounter shaping her understanding of herself and the world. Reflecting on her troubled childhood in a small town, Lauren's narrative captures the delicate balance between innocence and exploitation, strength and vulnerability. Through vivid and ...

This book is an excellent resource for discovering your inner child. Not only that, but it also explains how to reclaim your inner child following any major or minor trauma, and how to do so in order to reach your full potential. If you want to live a fulfilling life, you must not abandon this part of yourself.