Resources for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse & Family Dysfunction
Books
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson
Clinical Psychologist Lindsay Gibson exposes the destructive nature of parents who are emotionally immature or unavailable. You will see how these parents create a sense of neglect, & discover ways to heal from the pain & confusion caused by your childhood.
Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker
This is a comprehensive, user-friendly, self-help guide to recovering from the lingering effects of childhood trauma. It is an overview of the tasks of recovering, and an illumination of the silver linings that can come out of effective recovery work.
What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo
This book reckons with the hold of the past over the present, the mind over the body—and examines one woman's ability to reclaim agency from her trauma.
Recovering From Narcissistic Mothers by Brenda Stephens, LPCC
As the daughter of a mother with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), it may have been difficult to receive the validation and nurturing needed to recognize your value―but there’s a road to recovery. Recovering from Narcissistic Mothers is filled with guidance and evidence-based strategies for recognizing what narcissistic abuse is, understanding its effect on your life and core identity, and establishing healthy relationships moving forward.
Workbooks
The Adverse Childhood Experiences Recovery Workbook
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Understand how toxic childhood stress is affecting your health
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Rewire disturbing imprints in your brain using cutting-edge skills
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Learn how to regulate stress and emotional arousal
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Discover why traditional psychological approaches might not be helping
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Know when and how to find the right kind of therapy
Complex PTSD Workbook
In this workbook you'll learn all about C-PTSD & gain valuable insight into the types of symptoms associated with unresolved childhood trauma, while applying a strength-based perspective to integrate positive beliefs & behaviors.
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Information about common PTSD misdiagnoses
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Explorations of common methods of PTSD therapy including somatic therapy, EMDR, CBT, DBT, and mind-body perspectives.
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Chapter takeaways that encourage thoughtful consideration and writing to explore how you feel as you review the material presented in relation to your PTSD symptoms.
Podcasts
& Online Resources
Narcissistic Abuse Podcast on Therapy Chat
Listen to Narcissistic Abuse expert Brenda Stephens on Therapy Chat here.
Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse Support Group
5 Clear Signs You're with a Narcissist Podcast Episode
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What different kinds of narcissistic relationships look like
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What gaslighting is, & how to spot it
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Red flags to watch out for
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How to validate yourself & others in an abusive relationship
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What grief after an abusive relationship looks like
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How to come to terms with being in a narcissistic abuse relationship
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Recovery & healing process, including different types of modalities
Listen here.
Running With a Covert Narcissist Documentary
Information created by expert therapists in the field. Watch this short educational documentary here.
Living with a Narcissist Podcast Episode
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach & Therapist, Brenda Stephens speaks to Winning Ways to share her thoughts on and her experiences with narcissistic behaviors.
Watch the recording here!
Narcissistic Family Roles with Dr. Ramani
This YouTube video explains very clearly narcissistic family dynamics.
Watch it here.
The 5 Types of Narcissistic Parents with Dr. Ramani
This is great video for understanding the subtypes of narcissism and their impacts for parenting. This is helpful if you were raised by a narcissist or if you're co-parenting with a narcissist. Watch it here.
Types of Narcissism You Need to Know
Listen to Dr. Ramani explain the 7 different types of narcissism. Watch the video here.