Encouragements for the Emotionally Abused Woman: Wisdom and Hope for Women at Any Stage of Emotional Abuse Recovery

by Beverly Engel

For those of us who are or have been emotionally abused, we know how the experience insidiously sabotages our self-esteem. We know how easy it can be to falter, to begin to feel the familiar self-doubt and fear. We need to be reminded that the abuse is not our fault. We need to find the motivation to trust our perceptions -- and find the courage to change our present reality.
ENCOURAGEMENTS FOR THE EMOTIONALL ABUSED WOMAN addresses these needs. Whether we are just beginning to recognize that we are in abusive relationships or whether we have made the decision to break free, this book is here, a consistent reminder of positive growth. Written as a companion to Beverly Engel's landmark THE EMOTIONALLY ABUSED WOMAN, this volume of quotes, insights, feelings, and suggestions contains passages to be read and reread, turned to as a trusted friend, to help us grow stronger with each passing day. Any time, day or night, it is ready, on any page, to help, to heal, and to replenish the soul.

Genres: Self Help, Psychology, Nonfiction, Communication

223 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Beverly Engel has been a psychotherapist for thirty years, specializing in the areas of abuse recovery, relationships, women’s issues and sexuality. She is also the best-selling author of 20 self-help books, many of which have been featured on national television and radio programs (Oprah, CNN, Ricki Lake, Starting Over) as well as national print media (O Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Ladies Home Journal, Redbook, Psychology Today, The Washington Post, The LA Times, and The Chicago Tribune to name a few).

She is considered one of the world’s leading experts on the issue of emotional abuse, as well as a pioneer on the issue, having written one of the first recovery books on the subject (The Emotionally Abused Woman).

Reviews

[Autumn Stars]

Very Good Read. Very Informative.

[Leslie D. Soule]

This book is an absolute blessing, and would have gotten more stars from me, but I had to call B.S. on one of the pages and it really irked me. That would be page 162, where the author writes, "There is no such thing as a bad experience or a good experience." Anyone who has been through a truly horrifying experience can tell you what fluff and nonsense this passage is. Being locked in the garage by your boyfriend who is Borderline, is definitely a BAD experience - unequivocally. There can be no argument, and I don't want to be consoled by empty philosophic fluff.
With the exception of this page, this book is a gem and I feel like it has helped in my healing process.

[Lesley]

good book and good stuff to use for work but why am i reading this emotionally draining stuff when i am home emotionally and physically drained all ready. bad timing for me to read this stuff. I found it not encouraging but "of course". Will reread this at work in my professional setting to those that can relate.

[Glory]

I will treasure this book and read it again and again.

[Lorraine Lee]

Wonderful, enlightening! Worth the time! Life changing for me.